Signaling truckers it's ok to change lanes
I signal truckers when they are clear to change lanes after passing me by using my headlight switch. I am thinking about installing a momentary ON switch to control a double pole relay in the headlig...
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Bionic Man wrote:
Flash your brights.
As a retired trucker I say...DO NOT EVER DO THIS and DO NOT EVER DO THIS! Yes, I know all caps is shouting and your intentions are good but please don't do it.
As the driver is passing you he/she is checking the passenger side mirror for the proper time to pull back in. If you flash high beams when they are looking in mirror it blinds the******out of them and makes for a short term unsafe condition. Had it happen to me many times!
Did I happen to mention.....DO NOT EVER DO THIS!? :E
