What does it mean when a trucker flashes his lights behind you?

When you have a long trailer or trailers behind you and you are only travelling slightly faster than the vehicle you are passing it can be difficult to judge when it is clear to pull back into the “slow” lane. So the truck being overtaken will help by flashing the headlights to indicate it is safe to pull back in.

How do truckers communicate?

How do truck drivers communicate? Truck drivers use CB radios and phones as their primary communication method. Because of its short range coverage, truck drivers can use CB radio in only some local areas. Smartphones are more prevalent in trucking communication.

What is a full grown trucker lingo?

Full-grown bear: Also a state trooper, usually used to denote one taking the formality of his job (uniform, hat, car, mustache) way too seriously. Feeding the bears: Getting pulled over. Also called getting an invitation. Bear bait: A speeding four-wheeler that drivers hope bears latch onto come feeding time.

Can truckers honk their horns?

Today, some of the more modern trucks feature both types of horns, allowing drivers to honk based on the conditions around them. “Although the technology in the truck has changed, the universal sign for honking the horn has not,” says Susan Fall, a 25-year veteran of the trucking industry.

Can truck drivers talk on cell phones?

Yes. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a rule on December 2, 2011 that prohibits commercial motorists from using a hand-held mobile telephone while driving a commercial vehicle.

When do truck drivers put their hazard lights on?

Truck drivers will put their flashing hazard lights on when the highway traffic is coming to an abrupt stop. This signal is fairly common among drivers in Europe, but is only common among truck drivers in North America.

How do truck drivers communicate with each other?

Understanding Trucker Signals. Truckers usually communicate with each other using citizen’s band (CB) radios, but they communicate with you using headlights, turn signals and trailer lights. In a lot of cases, you probably don’t realize they’re doing it. Trucks have a lot of advantages over the average driver.

What does it mean when a truck flashes his lights at you?

This is especially useful in heavy traffic or when a truck passes you on the highway. If he has his signal on, and he has room to fit in front of you, he expects you to quickly flash your lights to give him the OK. If you do so, he will usually flash his trailer lights a number of times to say, “thank you.”

Do truckers have their own secret language?

If you’ve ever watched Smokey and the Bandit, or any movie with a trucker in it, you already instinctively know what I’m talking about when I say that truckers have their own secret language. Technically, it’s called an argot, a secret sublanguage of sorts that forms in tight-knit groups.