What do truck drivers see?

Truckers can see you at the driver seat and also the passenger side beside you. Anything placed on top of the dashboard can also be seen as well as the bonnet. The bonnet and front seats are the first places a trucker sees in your car.

What does it mean if a trucker flashes his lights?

When a trucker flashes his lights at you, it’s not for nothing. Truckers usually communicate with you using headlights, turn signals and trailer lights. You can quickly flash your headlights when his trailer clears your car, letting him know there is room to move into the other lane.

Do trucks have blind spots?

While truckers do have a better forward view and bigger mirrors, they still have serious blind spots in which your vehicle can get lost. These blind spot areas include: directly in front, directly behind and along each side—especially on the right side. A truck’s blind spots are called No Zones.

What does no lot lizard mean?

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Why do Truckers customize their trucks?

According to Simpson, drivers who step away from working for major carriers and go into the hauling business for themselves like to signal their independence by customizing their truck. Since they own it, no one can tell them otherwise.

How do Truckers experience life on the road?

Truckers sleep in their cabs, see their families only intermittently, and sometimes find themselves at risk when perilous roads or aggressive drivers make for dangerous conditions. To get a better sense of what truckers experience, we asked two drivers—Simpson and Keith, who preferred not to use his last name—about life on the road.

Is being a truck driver just a job?

“It’s not just a job,” Jim Simpson, a seasoned driver, tells Mental Floss. “It’s a lifestyle.” Truckers sleep in their cabs, see their families only intermittently, and sometimes find themselves at risk when perilous roads or aggressive drivers make for dangerous conditions.

How do truck drivers communicate with each other?

THEY COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR BLINKERS. Not all drivers have CBs, but truckers still might need to send a message to someone else on the road. To do that, Simpson says they can take advantage of their headlights.