According to Lifehacker readers, 15 unbreakable rules for driving etiquette

I hate trucks. I’m easily scared and frustrated. However, we understand that truck and tractor trailers deserve right of way for a variety of reasons.

“Basic rules: Even if you have the right of way, you won’t die when you hit a truck. It applies to pedestrians, railroad crossings, big rigs, etc. Personally, I give them a wide berth. And don’t drive next to you given the choice. As a group, they are very good drivers, but if something goes wrong, it doesn’t work much. If you meet in front of them, Use the signal for a few seconds * before * turning. Good people blink their lights to let you know they are looking at you. “GregR

“Tractor trailers have a right of way. Always. Give them room. Don’t blindfold lane changes. Merge whenever you need. You’ve ever touched, consumed, or Everything that interacted was on the truck at some point. Pay all the respect you deserve. “—KazarSoze

“… Understand that their blind spot is 30-40 feet in front of the tractor. An idiot cut into that space trying to reach the exit ramp from the left lane. I don’t know how many times I witnessed. I’m more than an idiot driving those cars against a truck driver who bumped into a car because of an unpredictable, bad piss driving I’m much more sympathetic. Bet on the unchanging laws of physics, and the kids will always lose. “—Dead Elvis, Inc.

“I pay homage to the 18-wheeled vehicle for the same reason that I pay homage to the brown bear. It can easily kill me.” —JR Haggs