Motorists have their own special language that helps them exchange useful information on the road. With the help of light and sound signals, drivers can warn each other about incidents and emergency situations. It is for this purpose that this peculiar language of communication between drivers was created.
High beam signals
The oncoming vehicle blinks its high beam twice. This signal means that a traffic police station is located in front of the road. This signal means that the driver of oncoming traffic is better off slowing down. Traffic police officers are very fond of setting up ambushes for dangerous turns and signs that limit the speed of movement.
If, while driving, the vehicle behind you gives a short signal with its high beam headlights, this means that you are asked to give way. Thus, you are warned that they are going to overtake.
In traffic jams, drivers also give each other light signals. For example, when in difficult traffic, the driver who is on a secondary road flashes the high beam headlights, then he asks you to let it pass so that he can join the stream. Of course, whether to skip or not is a purely personal matter for everyone, but in the stream of cars there is always a kind person who is ready to let the car pass, especially when asked to do so.
While driving in the dark, if oncoming cars blink at you, then in this way they make it clear to you that you need to switch the headlights to low beam.
If a truck is ahead of you at night, then after its maneuver is completed, it is better to give the driver a sign - to wink headlights. By doing this, you will help him determine when the maneuver ends.
Hazard warning and direction indicators
If they gave you the road, let you pass, then this driver can be thanked by flashing the alarm system several times. Also, this signal can indicate an apology for the inconvenience caused by your maneuver.
On a suburban highway, a left turn signal on a truck or bus means that it must not be overtaken.
The included right turn signal near the truck or bus - you can overtake.
A left turn signal turned on by a driver who has already overtaken, but has not yet returned to his lane, informs those who follow him that the oncoming lane is free and can be overtaken.
If the hazard warning lights are on on a vehicle that has braked sharply, it means that there is some kind of danger ahead (road repairs, an accident, etc.).
If a car driving behind you blinks the high beam and turns on the right turn signal, then it makes it clear that you are being asked to stop at the side of the road.
Sound signals
A short beep is a sign of greeting and gratitude. Long beep and blinking of the high beam - please stop driving immediately, because there is danger ahead or your car has broken down.
However, do not overuse sound signals, especially when you are moving within the city. This is prohibited by traffic rules. According to the rules, sound signals can only be used to prevent an accident.
Hand signs
The hand with the palm forward is gratitude.
A gesture similar to a blinking light - turn on the headlights.
The hand makes a circle and points downwards - you have a flat tire.
Spread out five - a meeting with traffic police officers awaits you in front of you.
The hand points to the doors of your car - one of the doors is not closed.
Sometimes drivers can even communicate with each other using objects. For example, if there is a car on the side of the road and a driver with a canister in his hands next to it, this means that he has run out of gas and needs help. The driver on the side of the road with a towing rope in his hands - please help to tow the car, a wrench - asking for help with repairs.
