8 hand signs that drivers give each other - what they mean

The driving alphabet on the track is a certain set of gestures, as well as sound and light signals. With their help, motorists warn of danger, report a breakdown or thank other drivers without being distracted from the road. However, there are gestures that most motorists are not familiar with.

A passing driver points to the door of his car

Sometimes on the road there are cars with loosely closed doors. Not all cars are equipped with sensors designed to draw the attention of distracted drivers to this. Therefore, if someone on the road points to your or their door, it means that it is not tightly closed, or some object is stuck in the gap between the door and the car body.

The driver makes a circle with his hand, and then points down with his finger.

If the driver drew a circle in the air and then put his finger down, then one of your car's tires is flat. After such a signal, it is better to stop and check if everything is in order.

The driver claps his hand in the air

An open trunk or hood is warned with this gesture: the driver hits the air with his palm down. Using this sign, you yourself can help other motorists by reporting an open trunk.

The driver shows his outstretched hand

The outstretched palm raised up can easily be confused with a greeting. However, the raised hand of an oncoming driver warns of a traffic police crew standing nearby. Thanks to such a useful gesture, you can avoid a fine: passengers will have time to buckle up, and the driver can slow down.

Driver clenching and unclenching his fist

Clenching and unclenching a fist is a gesture that is similar to the flashing of a light bulb. It means only one thing - the headlights on the car are off. If a traffic police inspector stops you, then a fine of 500 rubles awaits you for such a violation.

The driver points to the side of the road with a straight hand

If suddenly a neighbor downstream showed his hand to the side of the road, you should stop as soon as possible. Chances are, another driver has noticed something wrong with your car: excessive smoke from the exhaust, fluid leaking, or something else.

Unfortunately, this signal is sometimes used by scammers. They can attack a stopped driver or start extorting money. Therefore, before starting a trip, check the performance of the machine, and it is better to stop in a safe place.

The driver of a passing car shows a cookie

Such a not quite decent gesture is intended for drivers of buses and trucks. Fukish means that a stone is stuck between the wheels of one of the axles. If it is not pulled out, in the future it can fly into the windshield of a vehicle walking behind. At best, the driver will get off with a small crack on the windshield, and at worst, the car will receive serious damage and provoke an accident.

The driver of a passing car crosses his arms

Not only the driver can cross his arms, but also the pedestrian. This gesture means that there is no passage ahead due to a traffic jam or an accident. Sometimes in this way, drivers try to convey that you accidentally entered a one-way lane and are driving in the opposite direction.

All of these signs are unspoken among drivers and they are not in the rules of the road. They do not oblige to unquestioningly follow gestures, but only express wishes. However, the use of these signs helps motorists cope with unpleasant situations on the road.