Any insight on why truckers would do this?

imacowgirl2 · 10-16-2007, 06:37 PM

I've noticed lately when I'm driving down the interstate (4 hours a day gives lots of time on the interstate) that sometimes when I pass a semi the driver will honk his horn at me a time or two. It doesn't seem to be an angry honk, but more of a friendly toot or two, if that makes sense.

Anyone have any insight into why they may be honking?

It happens probably once or twice a week, and I'm never driving badly when it happens. The most plausible reason I can come up with is that I have Marine Corps stickers on my car, so maybe they are tooting their horns to show their support??

Any ideas?

Cyn · 10-16-2007, 06:41 PM

Or maybe your "hot" and you have a bunch of pervs on your highways... LOL!!!

imacowgirl2 · 10-16-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyn

Or maybe your "hot" and you have a bunch of pervs on your highways... LOL!!!

haha, I'd maybe believe that...but last week my hubby got honked at a few times in my car.

Haas Horse Farm · 10-16-2007, 07:22 PM

I would say it is because of the sticker! Congratulations on being an object of support.

Jewl · 10-16-2007, 07:53 PM

I would tend to believe it is for the marine corps sticker. They appreciate the service.

I used to drive my truck and trailer on the interstate weekly to my riding lessons. I got the kindly flash of lights to cut back into the lane safely after passing them. I did the same for them as I knew some truck ediquete from my truck driving Dad.

Wild Foal · 10-16-2007, 07:57 PM

Yah your just a hottie!...lol

Or they are like saying sorry for slowing you down

Cyn · 10-16-2007, 08:31 PM

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Maybe the answer is both.... Your hot and they are showing respect for our Marines...

Jess! · 10-16-2007, 09:08 PM

It's the sticker!!! I get it all the time! I have a marine wife sticker, and another sticker!!

I wave back and give them a huge smile.

Bella · 10-16-2007, 09:31 PM

Just a thought... are you passing at night? Maybe you're forgetting to put your dims on?

Some truckers are very generous, letting you know when you're far enough ahead to pull back in front of them. Could be that, too.

-Bella

imacowgirl2 · 10-17-2007, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bella

Just a thought... are you passing at night? Maybe you're forgetting to put your dims on?

Some truckers are very generous, letting you know when you're far enough ahead to pull back in front of them. Could be that, too.

-Bella

Nope, I dont drive at night...well I do, but I'm never honked at then

I don't think its letting me know I can pull back in either, because usually truckers use lights for that, and sometimes its a truck that is right behind another truck, so if I pulled back in, I would run into the truck in front of them.

10-16-2007, 06:37 PM	#1
imacowgirl2 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: here, there, and everywhere! Posts: 2,824 Images: 234 Blog Entries: 17	Any insight on why truckers would do this? I've noticed lately when I'm driving down the interstate (4 hours a day gives lots of time on the interstate) that sometimes when I pass a semi the driver will honk his horn at me a time or two. It doesn't seem to be an angry honk, but more of a friendly toot or two, if that makes sense. Anyone have any insight into why they may be honking? It happens probably once or twice a week, and I'm never driving badly when it happens. The most plausible reason I can come up with is that I have Marine Corps stickers on my car, so maybe they are tooting their horns to show their support?? Any ideas? __________________ Interested in horse nutrition? Check out my website: Understanding Horse Nutrition

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Cyn Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,696 Images: 847	Or maybe your "hot" and you have a bunch of pervs on your highways... LOL!!! __________________ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ I've Been Snowballed!And BAMBOOZLED by the monkey gang!

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Jewl Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,439 Images: 96	I would tend to believe it is for the marine corps sticker. They appreciate the service. I used to drive my truck and trailer on the interstate weekly to my riding lessons. I got the kindly flash of lights to cut back into the lane safely after passing them. I did the same for them as I knew some truck ediquete from my truck driving Dad. __________________ Member of the FF Club. Chairman of the Board Member of the 20lb club. "Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions,power,or prestige, but on relationships with people we love and respect"

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Cyn Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,696 Images: 847	or + = Maybe the answer is both.... Your hot and they are showing respect for our Marines... __________________ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ I've Been Snowballed!And BAMBOOZLED by the monkey gang!

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Jess! Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 11,327 Images: 76	It's the sticker!!! I get it all the time! I have a marine wife sticker, and another sticker!! I wave back and give them a huge smile. __________________ (¯`·._¤ Jess!·._¤ ´¯) ♥ Haute Couture Arabians♥ Purebred and Half Arabian Endurance Horses

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Bella Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,894 Images: 171 Blog Entries: 3	Just a thought... are you passing at night? Maybe you're forgetting to put your dims on? Some truckers are very generous, letting you know when you're far enough ahead to pull back in front of them. Could be that, too. -Bella __________________ Please Vote for Widget! It's a lot like nuts and bolts - if the rider's nuts, the horse bolts! ~Nicholas Evans http://www.nehorsetraining.com

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