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

of thumb is: if you cannot see the truck driver in the truck’s side mirror, the driver may not be able to see you. This is not a perfect measure of visibility, but it is a helpful reminder to avoid staying in a truck’s blind spots.

Give Heavy Vehicles Room

Large trucks need more space to maneuver and stop than passenger vehicles. Their size can also limit the driver’s view of nearby traffic. A few defensive-driving habits can make sharing the road safer:

• Keep a safe following distance. Following too