

All Jeepers are encouraged, but not required, to return the Wave to negative balance vehicles, and take any opportunity presented to guide and mentor them about their responsibilities to their Jeeps in the hopes that they can correct the error of their ways.Ĥ. All Jeepers are required to return the Wave, unless the initiating vehicle is clearly has a negative (below 0) score.ģ. The higher scoring vehicle has passed by and is out of sightĢ.Upon contact with a higher scoring Jeep, a Jeeper is required to initiate the Wave, and continue the Wave until: All Jeepers are responsible for upholding the tradition of the Wave. The Modifying Sub-categories: Based on what you do with your Jeep.ġ.Takes into account the nostalgia factor, the discomfort tolerance quotient, and the amount of owner dedication required to maintain the steed. The Jeep Waving Hierarchy: Based on the vehicle itself.In keeping with this cardinal rule of Jeeping, categories have been established to account for each part of the equation. Southern/rural locations: Raise fingers from steering wheel, nod.Top off during blizzard: Shiver and nod, hands may remain frozen to steering wheel.Top off: One handed wave above windshield or outside body tub.

Examples of commonly accepted modifications:

Generally consists of vigorous side-to-side motion of one or both hands, but may be modified to suit circumstances and locally accepted etiquette. The Jeep Wave: An honor bestowed upon those drivers with the superior intelligence, taste, class, and discomfort tolerance to own the ultimate vehicle - the Jeep. Now you can measure your own Jeep's place in the overall Jeep hierachy of waving. Can you wave to build XJs? But on top of that, I've always wondered, "who waves first?" Who starts it? I have now discovered my answers in the definitive guide to respect for your Jeep Elders.

Should you wave to the new Jeep JKs or not. The topic of the Jeep Wave continues to entice hot debate among Jeep owners old and new and it's a debate that will never go away.
