A spotter maneuvers the pickup truck using hand signals
In off-roading jargon, the spotter is a person who acts as the eyes of the person behind the wheel, while going over difficult terrain. He, and yes, even a she, is the one who gets out of the vehicle, steps right in front, and guides the driver though usually uneven terrain, water crossings, wades through the water or mud pit, just to check if the terrain ahead is negotiable for both man and machine. Sounds simple? It’s much more complicated than that.