Decoding Highway Communication: What It Means When a Truck Flashes Its Lights After You Overtake

Q: How should I respond if a truck flashes its lights to let me merge? A: Once you have safely moved ahead of the truck, many drivers respond with a brief alternating flash of their hazard lights as a “thank you” gesture.

Q: What should I do if visibility is poor due to rain or fog? A: Turn on your low-beam headlights, reduce your speed, increase your following distance, and give large commercial trucks extra operating room

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