If you drive a Jeep Wrangler you are familiar with the Jeep wave. The little act of acknowledgment that every Jeep owner receives from, and hopefully returns to, other Jeep owners. Depending on who you are you likely have a unique way of doing the Jeep Wave. Some people use two fingers, some people do a full on wave, and others just have a sticker on their windshield in the shape of a hand.
The question is… “What is the right way to do the Jeep Wave?” Let’s discuss Jeep wave etiquette.
What is The Jeep Wave?
The Jeep wave is a fun wave that Jeep owners give to other Jeep owners. When someone driving a Jeep wrangler sees someone else driving a Jeep Wrangler, they typically give a subtle yet noticeable wave. Some people do the wave differently. Some people lift a few fingers up off of the steering wheel while others hang their hand out the window and wave.
What is the Right Way to do The Jeep Wave?
There is a lot of talk out there about the right way to do the Jeep wave. Some people are convinced that there is a right way to do the wave and a wrong way. The truth is, there is not a right or wrong way to do the Jeep wave. Every Jeep owner can choose their own unique way to participate in the Jeep wave.
Some people may choose to do a full on five finger wave while others just lift two fingers off of the steering wheel. The idea is not to follow some strict social norm, it is just a fun way for people who drive Jeep Wranglers to acknowledge one another.
How to Do The Jeep Wave
Many people ask the question “how do you do the Jeep wave?” The Jeep wave is really easy to do. All you need to do is either raise a few fingers to acknowledge another Jeep Wrangler on the road. When doing the Jeep wave make sure you lift at least two fingers. If you only raise one finger your wave may be mistaken for something else…
Should You Jeep Wave at Jeep Cherokee Owners?
While there are no rules about the proper way to do the Jeep wave, there are some rules about which Jeeps warrant a wave. The Jeep wave is only intended for those who drive Jeep Wranglers. If you drive any other Jeep SUV like a Cherokee, Liberty or Renegade, you should not be participating in the Jeep wave. Nobody who drives a Wrangler will wave at you if you are driving another Jeep SUV.
Comment below if you only wave at Jeep Wranglers.