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When driving on roads and highways, there is a common code among truck drivers and motorists that is important to know: the use of the turn signal or blinker when another driver is waiting to overtake.
This type of signals are commonly used to give quick warnings, and understanding what each movement means is essential, since maneuvers must be carried out cautiously and by assessing the conditions at the time.
What it can mean when a truck uses its turn signal on the road
Since truck drivers travel at a higher height than cars, they can have a better view of what is happening. In that sense
- A brief flash of the right turn signal can be used to indicate that the lane ahead is clear and that it would be safe to begin the maneuver
- A flash of the left turn signal can work as a warning to wait, suggesting that it is not safe to overtake at that moment
This system is part of an informal code of communication among drivers that is used especially in situations where overtaking can be complicated.
Another useful signal truck drivers can make
Once the car has passed a truck, the driver needs to know when there is enough distance to move back in front of the heavy vehicle.
At that moment, it is common for the truck driver to give a brief flash of the lights to indicate that the car has moved forward far enough and can return to the lane without staying too close to the truck