Some "courtesy" questions for us newbies

Sounds like you got it now keep on trucking stop sitting around thinking so much

 

Don't use the high beams. As for distance, I generally give the lights when the passing vehicle if far enough ahead of me to not impede my vision, and far enough away from me not to throw road debris, sand and other garbage up. Honestly, most drivers today cut in waaaaay before I have a chance to give them the lights.

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Doesn't hurt. There are alot of times when I might not catch the flash. I thank always. Besides that, I love thanking someone when I know darned well they didn't flash. Kinda gives me the "I'm above you" feeling.

Take your time. Do what you need to do to get the job done. If the other driver is in such a hurry, he should get out and help you instead of setting there like an impatient four wheeler.

Nice Handle By The Way..........

 

Communicate with the driver on your CB. That is what it's for. Even if you turn it on just to pass and turn it off once you've done your deal.

 

For flashing someone over I will always turn my lights off for a tad bit, usually when they are at least a truck length ahead of me but as KB said, sometimes you dont even get a chance to flash someone and they are already back over and all you see is doors. It's not a big deal but to me high beams screams unprofessional.

Appreciate your concern about being slow and backing up but just take your time and get it right, the first try, second try, third try etc.... whatever it takes without bumping anything but the dock. If you can let someone past you without too much hassle then ok but I sure wouldnt go out of my way for an impatient driver, maybe the patient one but not the impatient one. Be safe and happy holidays to all members.

 

For flashing just hit the interrupt switch or turn the headlights off then back on...........Dont use brights! They are blinding and do more damage than good.

 

i agree with whats already been said. Brights in a big mirror = vision imparment. During the day brights is good.
Wide Loads "i'm coming around ya oversize" usually gets a thx over the CB, which despite all the nonsense is good to have on when there is trouble ahead
Thanking is being courtious, a fading quality in the modern world (sigh)
And do your best at backing, it it takes longer that's ok, get out and look all you need. It's quicker than dealing with damage to someones rig.
Thx for asking, sounds like you are going to be a good conscientious driver

 

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