There is a highly evolved highway language that I am now only understanding because I asked for a full explanation. My own previous highway etiquette consists of driving at a reasonable speed over the speed limit, overtake quickly when the yellow line is dashed, and turn off high beams when approaching another vehicle. So, when cars are flashing their turning signals and hazard lights, all the while driving on straight highway, the message was lost on me until now.
When approaching another vehicle going the opposite direction, turn on right signal to indicate the width of your vehicle. This is particularly important for giant trucks whose headlights might be deceivingly in the centre of the vehicle. Signalling right also tells the person behind you that there is an approaching vehicle and they are not to overtake.
Once opposing traffic is clear, signal left to tell the vehicles behind that it is okay to pass.
If you are the vehicle that is overtaking, it is polite to flash the hazard lights to say thanks to the vehicle the slowed down to ease your overtaking. The other vehicle will then flash their headlights to acknowledge your thanks.
It might just be me, but that’s pretty cool highway speak.
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