Why do truck drivers leapfrog?

The object is for the leaping truck, the Top Frog, to maximize the time it takes to pass another truck, the Under Frog, without going over the maximum allowable hang time of ½ hour. This limit lessens the risk that car drivers (called Bugs,) will give in to road-rage. Victory requires more than long leap times, though.

Why do truckers drive next to each other?

According to one trucker’s blog, truck drivers aren’t deliberately trying to block traffic when they drive next to each other. Instead, it’s likely that one truck driver is simply trying to pass the other because he would like to drive faster.

Why do truckers put bobbleheads on the dashboard?

There’s a clever little period of exposition where Midthunder’s character explains to the company’s insurance agent (Walker) that the truckers use bobbleheads on their dashboard as an indication for speed. Too fast and they may hit a pressure wave causing the pressure to break the ice, which will sink the truck.

Why do truckers hold up traffic?

When a truck moving at 60mph approaches a slower vehicle, the driver has a choice. They either slow down (potentially extending their route and using more fuel), or they try to pass the slower truck. Given the choice, most truckers choose the latter and block both lanes as they slowly pass the other truck.

Why do drivers pull out into the left lane when driving?

The reason a lot of drivers decide to pull out into the left lane is because once they hit the brakes and lose that momentum, it can take them a very long time to build that speed up again. This will cause traffic to back up behind them and eat up a lot of fuel.

Why do people drive on the right side of the road?

Another reason this happens is because of traffic near on-ramps. If there are a line of cars merging, a lot of drivers will simply try to get out of the way. Please, do not change lanes and pass on the right.

How do truck drivers communicate with each other?

Understanding Trucker Signals. Truckers usually communicate with each other using citizen’s band (CB) radios, but they communicate with you using headlights, turn signals and trailer lights. In a lot of cases, you probably don’t realize they’re doing it. Trucks have a lot of advantages over the average driver.

Why do trucks always come up behind slower vehicles?

It isn’t because they are trying to prove a point to you or simply trying to be a jerk. Sometimes, a truck will come up behind a vehicle that is traveling much slower. The driver has two choices; Either hit the brakes, wait for an opening, then move into the left lane, or simply cut in while there is space, even if that space is small.