caz
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Camben said:Caz, could help me to understand the whole headlight flipping and tail light flashing while trucks pass on the highway. What is expected out everyone on the road in regards to passing etiquette? I've had this happen several times but still unsure what to do. Thanks
It is as others have said - Sometimes truckers will flash lights at each other to let the one in front know they are going to try to pass them. After passing, the truck behind will flash their lights letting the passer know it is safe to come back over. The passer then flashes tail lights to thank the trucker behind for the assistance.
In the dark, it is doubly hard for them to gage an assured cleared distance. If one is passing you in the dark, do let them know when it is safe for them to come back over - be sure to give them enough space in front of you so the wind sheer does not rock you. A quick flash of your headlights is all it takes as they are scanning the mirrors as they pass.
Some will thank you, others may not.
They may also flash lights at each other to warn of possible dangers in the road ahead - a herd of deer by the road, etc. Pay attention to that, too.
Stay alert when trucks pass you in the winter, too. The tires kick up lots of slush, ice builds up around their tires and can break off, or fly off - and the wind can rip off huge slabs of snow and ice from their roofs. Stay back - keep a good distance between you!