why don't trucks follow the speed limit?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jabber1990, Sep 30, 2014.

  1. Jabber1990

    Jabber1990 Road Train Member

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    I was recently in Arkansas where the speed limit as you all know is 65 so i'm going 62/63, people are flying past me going at least 70

    I was recently in California going 55 (maybe 56) and people were just FLYING past me like i'm sitting still, even people like Schneider, Swift and Prime

    same story as in Oregon (55), i'm being passed like i'm sitting still

    why don't trucks follow the speed limit? is there some new law that made them obsolete?
     
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  3. Vintage

    Vintage Light Load Member

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    70 in a 65 that's normal IMO.

    I usually set the cruise to 65 and sit back. Less wear and tear on my truck. I could care less what other people are doing.
     
  4. lcfd15

    lcfd15 Medium Load Member

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    Uh.... really? I am sure amusing comments are to follow!
     
  5. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    Don't worry about how fast everybody else is driving.

    In California they let you slide at 60.
     
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  6. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    Hope you at least keep your slow truck in the right lane and clog up the middle
     
  7. Mark Kling

    Mark Kling Technology Contributor

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    Same could be said for cars... speed 65, they do 75...
     
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  8. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    The faster you go, the bigger the mess.
     
  9. lcfd15

    lcfd15 Medium Load Member

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    He is just mad because those are the only states he can feel like a super trucker with his 62 mph truck and still gets passed!
     
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  10. SHOJim

    SHOJim Road Train Member

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    I didn't know Swift trucks could go past 55 mph...were they going downhill?
     
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  11. RoadCall

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    Oh please, f California and any other state that is 55. Why the f is the speed limit 55 in Cali anyway? Your driving across a dam desert!
     
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