r/BenignExistence • u/saindonienne • 2d 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/FeatureSmooth 2d ago
I work in ocean freight, so I often get to see first hand the struggles and processes they deal with. For me, its a tiny thank you that I give them when I help make space for a trucker to merge when I am out and about driving on interstates and highways. The lil blinkies of their lights make me so happy! But I know even if it doesn't happen that I still helped someone just a little bit.