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Breaker, breaker 1-9, we got us a convoy. Ok, so maybe it isn't like the movies, but you'll probably be able to identify at least a few of these CB radio sayings.
What might someone using a CB radio call a police officer?
Charlie
Alice
Smokey
Calling police officers Smokey is a reference to Smokey the Bear who wore a hat similar to the hats worn by highway patrol officers.
Boo boo
What might a trucker call a police car?
Checkpoint Charlie
Leisure Suit Larry
Breaker
Gumball machine
The term gumball machine refers to the bubbles or lights on top of police vehicles.
What do truckers call a DUI checkpoint?
Baby Bear
Breaker
Checkpoint Charlie
This CB slang refers to the checkpoint that was formerly in place between East Berlin and West Berlin.
City Kitty
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What do truckers call a police officer on a motorcycle?
Checkpoint Charlie
City Kitty
Baby Bear
Evel Knievel
Evel Knievel refers to the stunt motorcycle rider of the same name.
A Mack truck might be called what, over a CB radio?
Kitty
Charlie
City chicken
Bulldog
The bulldog refers to the hood ornament on a Mack truck.
What do truckers call a weigh station?
Checkpoint Charlie
Bear
Chicken coop
A chicken coop is a truck scale.
Breaker
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A police helicopter might be called what?
Bear in the air
A bear in the air refers to any type of airborne police.
Whirleybird
Chopper topper
Black hawk
A fuel truck might be referred to as what?
A cylinder
Rolly polly
Gas mask
Rolling refinery
A rolling refinery is a fuel truck or a tanker.
What do truckers call a flatbed?
Beach bum
Surfer dude
Skateboard
A skateboard refers to the flat appearance of a flatbed truck.
Emo
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What do truckers say to acknowledge something?
911
411
666
10-4
"10-4" might also be used to denote an agreement. Sometimes the user simply says "4."
How do you ask for location?
911
411
10-20
10-20 indicates location. You might also ask, "what's your 20?"
211
What is a refrigerated truck called, in CB lingo?
Cool
Chilly
Chill wagon
Reefer
Reefer as in refrigerator, mind you. This could also be used to describe a truck hauling a refrigerated container.
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If a CB user saw a truck towing another truck, what might he call it?
Leap frog
Duck, duck, goose
Hitching
Piggy back
Sure, that makes sense.
Where might someone park at a truck stop, if they are looking for some shady dealings?
Front row
To the side
Along the fire lane
Back row
Apparently nothing good happens in the back row.
What is one's CB name called?
Username
Moniker
Nomo
Handle
A handle is a CB users nickname. What's your handle?
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CB radio buffs might call an ABF truck what?
Rabbit
Bear
Charlie
Bullfrog
Bullfrog is short for A Bull Frog, or ABF. The trucks are also green.
Along with 10-4, what might a trucker say in acknowledgement?
Okey dokey smokey
OK
Alright
Copy that
Someone might shorten that to just "copy."
If a CB user is just listening, he might say what?
911
411
211
10-10
10-10 is an indication that the user will stop talking but will continue to listen.
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A police officer using radar might be called what?
Bear
Bear with a hare
Hairy bear
Kojak with a Kodak
Kojak refers to an old television police detective. This reference is strictly for police officers using radar guns.
Cash might be referred to as what?
Mean green
green squares
flappers
Green stamps
Green stamps refers to the old S&H Green Stamps trading stamps rewards program.
A trucker hauling dangerous cargo might be called what?
Cargo Charlie
Suicide Jockey
Hmmm. Maybe "Ice Road Truckers" are suicide jockeys too?
Bear in the air
Trucker Tonto
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What might a trucker say if he is being tailgated?
Too close
On my donkey
Someone who is tailgating is on one's donkey.
Closer
Honker
What might be the term for an ambulance?
Paddy wagon
Wagon ride
Meat Wagon
An ambulance is called a meat wagon in many other instances as well.
REO Speedwagon
Which of the following might hold up traffic during an accident?
Lookie Lou
Looker
Seeker
Rubbernecker
Someone who rubbernecks holds up traffic so that they can get a good look at something, often an accident scene.
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What do truckers call a 55-mph zone?
55
Double nickels
Double nickels refers to the two 5s in 55. "I can't drive 55," says Sammy Hagar.
55 zone
Double fives
A truck towing two trailers might be called what?
Centipede
Snail
Work
Wiggle Wagon
A wiggle wagon is a truck with two or more trailers. They do tend to wiggle.
The city of Orlando is called what in CB lingo?
OF
Orlando
The sunny city
Mickey Mouse
Calling Orlando, Florida, "Mickey Mouse" is a reference to it being the home of Disney World.
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A trucker doing 75 mph in a 55 mph zone might be called what?
Bear bait
A driver who is speeding or driving recklessly might be called bear bait.
Speedy Gonzalez
Speeder
Speed Racer
What is a truck with one headlight out?
Checkpoint Charlie
City kitty
Bear Baloo
Angry kangaroo
Is there a difference between an angry kangaroo and a p-diddle?
A turkey transport might be called what?
Turkey trot
Turkey truck
Turkey cargo
Turkey hearse
We imagine there might be quite a few of these around Thanksgiving.
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An unwelcome listener might be called what?
Listener
Ears
Hearing aid
Sandbagger
A sandbagger is usually listening just for entertainment or to get information.
What might a trucker call a police helicopter?
Twisted chopper
Chopping onions
Flying bacon
Flying donut
Aww, now that's just mean! And now we're hungry.
What does a trucker call home?
House
Homeland
Mama
Stack of Bricks
We wonder, would it be a stack of boards if the house is wooden?
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What might a CB enthusiast call Los Angeles?
LA
The sunny city
Shakeytown
Yup, Shakeytown is a reference to the earthquakes that Los Angeles, California, seems to be plagued with.
City of Angels
You Got:
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