Communication question.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by brookepmarshall, Apr 22, 2022.

  1. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    Another thing, I'll ignore your flashes or dims. While I appreciate the thought, I'm driving my truck not you. If I'm a safe distance in front of you I'll move over, if not I'll wait until I am.
     
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  3. JoeTruck

    JoeTruck Heavy Load Member

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    In 2022 it's every man for himself, or women or whatever pronoun you use.
     
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  4. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    I remember that - except for the radar part. I don't recall cops having radar until maybe the early eighties?
     
  5. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    I was always told that's how Greyhound drivers said hello when approaching each other.
     
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  6. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    left turn signal means , thnx ,but I'm staying here in the hammer lane. got the hammer down!!

    flash in the daytime so it can be seen, on/off at night.
     
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  7. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    They always do it right when u look in the mirror . Then you go blind for a couple seconds
     
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  8. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    If I bright light you it means you've nearly taken my front end off as you returned to the right lane.
    Try harder and don't be intimidated by the ford escort drafting you...lol
     
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  9. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    Back in the day we'd leave the left signal on during a pass to let any oncoming state patrol we were only overtaking and not just hammering in the monfort.
     
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  10. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    On the bike a patting motion on top of the head/helmet meant the same.Cop ahead.
     
  11. bumper Jack

    bumper Jack Heavy Load Member

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    You should still blink your markers. Or else you’re a tool.
     
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