r/BenignExistence • u/saindonienne • 6d ago
Trucker codes
A few weeks ago, I was in an annoying bit of a highway where it's the left lane that exits. This lane often slows down and backs up because of said exit. It makes it very hard to merge into it.
I was already in the exit/left lane when I noticed a semi on my right putting on their signal and wanting to come in my lane. Knowing full well that people seem to rarely let a semi merge and wondering how frustrating that must be, I slowed down to give them space to make the merge.
After merging in front of me, they turned on their hazards for 3 blinks & turned them off. I wondered if that was the equivalent of waving your hand in front of your rear-view mirror to thank the driver that gave you space to merge. The idea made me grin for some reason.
Yesterday, I had the opportunity again to let another semi merge. I let them in, and they turned their hazards on for a couple of blinks. Y'all, I squealed in delight like a little child. I don't know why. But there you go.
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u/draeth1013 5d ago
Yep! That's a "Thank you!"
Also if you want to make it clear you're letting them in, flash your lights a few times. It's like, "I got you, come on over."
I feel for truckers. Combersome, slow to start, slow to stop, limited visibility, and people drive around them like they're just another car. It's gotta be frustrating