When should you not use hazard lights?
Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except for emergency vehicles, stopped or slowed vehicles to indicate a traffic hazard, when traveling as part of a funeral procession, or traveling slower than 30 mph.
What does flashing your lights twice mean?
To alert another driver there is something wrong with them, usually that they forgot to turn their own lights or are driving with their high beams on. To alert other drivers to a road hazard, in particular the presence of police. As a more polite way than honking or tailgating to urge somebody to get out of your way.
Why do truckers flash their lights after passing?
When you pull into the passing lane and pass a big truck, they will flash their lights to let you know you are safely past the big rig and you can now indicate to pull in front of it and get out of the passing lane.
Why do truckers honk when you pass them?
It could be cars cutting in front of your truck right before a red light, speeding up to pass you to make an exit, or just driving way too close for comfort. In most cases, commercial drivers will probably just curse you out from inside the cab or maybe you’ll get a firm honk coming your way.
How do truck drivers say thank you?
2. Thank You. Whenever the situation calls for it, truckers should say thank you. To do this, you can flash your four ways, turn on the opposite turn signal (or do a little right turn signal, left turn signal maneuver), or use your marker interrupt switch.
What day is flash a trucker day?
It’s Flash A Trucker day on the 28th of June. There were many celebrations relating to national holdiays written about on social media that our algorithms picked up on the 28th of June.
Why are semi truck drivers so rude?
Truck drivers are often perceived to be rude for one simple reason: inertia. Trucks have a lot of inertia and therefore take a lot longer than cars to safely slow down, speed up, or change lanes. Such slow responsivity can seem like rudeness to other drivers. Large trucks are very massive compared to normals cars.
Is it illegal for truckers to honk their horn?
It’s against the law for anybody to use their automobile horn for anything except a traffic warning device. It’s technically illegal to blow your Horn in recognition of somebody that you’re passing or in anger order show off when you’re in a diesel truck.
What is a Jimmy in trucking?
Jimmy. A GMC road tractor.
Why do truckers call weigh stations chicken coops?
Some truckers will refer to weigh stations as “chicken coops” because the large trucks are forced into a confined space prior to being weighed, like chickens in a coop.
What does 42 mean on CB?
CB Radio Code and Lingo at CB World
| CB Terminology | Meaning or Translation |
|---|---|
| FM | An AM/FM radio. |
| 42 | Yes, or OK. |
| Four-Letter Word | Nobody wants to stop at the weigh station- that is why “OPEN” is considered a four-letter word in the trucking industry. When the weigh station is open. |
| Four Wheeler | Any passenger vehicle with four wheels. |