Somehow I think it unlikely that all, most or even a significant percentage of the "flashers" are trying to get somewhere fast for an "emergency". Being in a hurry or being late is no excuse for driving over the speed limit. Mostly it's young Qatari males who are impatient (at least that's been my experience). Or perhaps they feel the need to demonstrate ther "manhood." Despite my notion to slow down when some one flashes me, or perhaps wave to them (but not use all of my fingers), I generally just get out of the way, I don't need to risk getting into an accident. Frequently, however, they are flashing when there is traffic in both lanes and traffic ahead. Where do they expect the person they are flashing to go? Bottom line: the flashers are (1) being rude and (2) driving dangerously. It's one thing to endanger yourself, another to endanger others.
Somehow I think it unlikely that all, most or even a significant percentage of the "flashers" are trying to get somewhere fast for an "emergency". Being in a hurry or being late is no excuse for driving over the speed limit. Mostly it's young Qatari males who are impatient (at least that's been my experience). Or perhaps they feel the need to demonstrate ther "manhood." Despite my notion to slow down when some one flashes me, or perhaps wave to them (but not use all of my fingers), I generally just get out of the way, I don't need to risk getting into an accident. Frequently, however, they are flashing when there is traffic in both lanes and traffic ahead. Where do they expect the person they are flashing to go? Bottom line: the flashers are (1) being rude and (2) driving dangerously. It's one thing to endanger yourself, another to endanger others.