The Funny Side of a Truck Lurching Forward

The sun had long set and the temperature seemed pleasant. I felt well rested and wasn't going out of my way to catch a ride. An old pick up soon passed me and pulled over about 20 yards ahead. The driver hung his left arm out of the window and waved me forward. This is a common joke that drivers play on hitchhikers. Before I could get a word out, he slammed on the gas and screeched away.