{"id":2280,"date":"2019-11-26T17:00:31","date_gmt":"2019-11-26T22:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/?p=2280"},"modified":"2021-07-14T11:58:37","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T15:58:37","slug":"truckers-honk-pet-peeves-while-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/truckers-honk-pet-peeves-while-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"“Why Do Truckers Honk at Me?” 5 Pet Peeves While Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Now, before we get into the wide range of frustrations that come with commercial driving, it\u2019s important to note that safety is always a top priority! That said, as a professional driver you\u2019re probably well aware of the rules of the road, and your pet peeves while driving are a result of years of dealing with numbskulls\u2026 or being one yourself!<\/p>\n

But seriously, while it\u2019s okay to poke fun at fellow drivers and those pesky \u201cfour-wheelers\u201d that drive around, we\u2019ll try to address some solutions for both sides. So, let\u2019s get to it!<\/p>\n

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5 Pet Peeves While Driving<\/h2>\n

One of the top results Google automatically suggests is \u201cwhy do truckers honk at me,\u201d meaning there are either lots of horrible passenger vehicle drivers or unruly commercial drivers\u2026 or both! Sadly, no one is the perfect, infallible being they think themselves to be, meaning we\u2019ve got to look at what makes people search for this so often.<\/p>\n

1. Space, Time, and Rage!<\/h3>\n

Ask almost anyone and they\u2019ll tell you that space management and following distance on the road are some of the most frustrating (and dangerous<\/a>) pet peeves while driving. It could be cars cutting in front of your truck right before a red light, speeding up to pass you to make an exit, or just driving way too close for comfort. While it seems like these things would be common sense, it\u2019s just simply not the case!<\/p>\n

Cars need to remember that a fully loaded semi-truck and trailer has about 50-65% less braking efficiency compared to passenger vehicles\u2026 So, they need double the stopping distance! In most cases, commercial drivers will probably just curse you out from inside the cab or maybe you\u2019ll get a firm honk coming your way. But, it\u2019s never okay to antagonize anyone by swerving, tailgating, or any other dangerous behavior. It\u2019s really not worth losing your job or injuring someone!<\/p>\n

2. Right Turns the Right Way<\/h3>\n

For some reason, certain passenger vehicle drivers feel like they can just speed up alongside semi-trucks when they\u2019re about to make a right turn. This is one of the major pet peeves while driving for most truckers! Given that we drive on the right side of the road in the U.S., making right turns requires extra care and space in order to be successful. Believe me, despite what you see in the Fast and Furious movies, your Prius is not going to fit underneath a big rig. So, don\u2019t kid yourself!\"pet<\/p>\n

Although it\u2019s not always the case, drivers need to mind those thick white stopping lines at intersections. After all, they allow commercial drivers can make their turns effectively. If you\u2019re in a passenger vehicle on roads that lack the proper paint and a semi is turning, don\u2019t panic! Put your hazard lights on to warn others and slowly reverse. This will help to create enough space. It\u2019s a simple solution that can avoid more complications than necessary!<\/p>\n

3. Hogging Up the Passing Lane<\/h3>\n

Is sounds a little counter-intuitive, but\u00a0many accidents<\/a> actually occur when drivers are moving at the same speed in both lanes rather than allowing faster drivers to pass on the left. We get it. There are some<\/em> instances that require all traffic to slow down to a similar speed. But, generally speaking, a healthy flow should allow as much dynamic space as possible.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re on the commercial or passenger vehicle side of things, it\u2019s important to remember that driving in the left lane means you have a responsibility to keep things moving. If you can’t handle this responsibility, move over so that others to pass. It\u2019s that simple! Don’t play into these pet peeves while driving.<\/p>\n

4. Keep Your Trash To Yourself!<\/h3>\n

Despite all the anti-litter campaigns and boy scout outings to keep roadways tidy, drivers must also do their part to avoid dirtying up the roadways with trash. How hard is it to keep your food wrappers and soda bottles from flying out open windows and doors, people?! Beyond being unsightly and dangerous to wildlife, excessive litter at state rest stops and other public locations can cause areas like these to be closed or neglected further. This is all because people don\u2019t feel like they are worth it. You can stop this from happening by disposing of your trash properly!<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s also important to mention that littering can incur some serious fines<\/a> depending on where you are in the country! Next time you feel like flinging that McDonald\u2019s bag out of your vehicle, just think of it as a bag of money instead. That ought to change the perspective a little!<\/p>\n

5. Turning Signals\u2026It\u2019s Not Hard!!<\/h3>\n

This is perhaps the most basic driving safety measure in the book. That being said, it\u2019s amazing how many drivers refuse to use their turning signals! The movement of vehicles on the road can be difficult to predict as it is. But, without the courtesy of communicating your next lane change or turn, it’s just pure lunacy! There is absolutely no excuse for not pulling a plastic lever down before turning. This is one of the pet peeves while driving that almost everyone can sympathize with\u2026 except you lazy no turn-signal types. You don’t want to be\u00a0that guy<\/em>, do you?<\/p>\n

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Bonus Video!<\/h2>\n

If you liked our list, be sure to check out our video version of pet peeves while driving!<\/p>\n