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Priyanka Sharma•10675 rep•21
We rented a car. When buses come towards us, they rapidly flash their high beams. Does this mean "go ahead"?
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Priyanka Sharma•10675 rep•23 Answers from travellers
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NO! In Sri Lanka, flashing headlights means "I am coming through, get out of my way!" It is the exact opposite of Western countries where flashing means "After you." Do NOT pull out or cross if someone flashes you.
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Nuwan Jayasinghe•44670 rep•147
It can also be a friendly warning from oncoming cars that there is a police speed trap hidden around the next corner!
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Anita Fernando•31110 rep•131
Buses will flash you and blast their air horn simultaneously. That means pull onto the dirt shoulder immediately because they are overtaking in your lane and will not stop.
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