I see a lot of references to trucker etiquette but I have yet to see the rules written down anywhere. My dad started teaching me how to drive when I was 7 sitting on his lap. He was a traveling salesman and drove at night. This was in the 50"s & 60's. He taught me a few things that I've used since then.
1. When being passed by a truck turn your lights off and on if at night the opposite in daylight, to indicate when to safely pull in.
2. When passing a truck and the driver indicates with his lights it's safe to pull in tap your brakes twice to say thank you.
3. Because of the auto brake feature on newer trucks do not pull in after passing until signalled it's safe so as not to trigger the #^&%$# brake system in the truck you passed.
I dont know if this next is a formal bit of etiquette but I've noticed it occurring quite often.
4. When passing on a multi lane highway do not pull in until signaled by the truck's headlights.
5. When meeting oncoming traffic at night dim your lights a minimum of 1/4 mile away. Don't be a douche if someone flicks their lights at you. It's not personal, your lights appear bright to them and they're checking to see if you could turn them down.
6. Move over when you see a truck on the shoulder if possible. If not slow down to 45. (Or whatever your state requires.)
If you have more please copy and paste the list on to your post and add to it, don't just hit the copy button.
Trucker Etiquette (that's Manners)
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Snow Hater, May 8, 2020.
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