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- 05.22.2012 #1Bobtail Member
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Any stories about courteous 4 wheelers?
Wondering if any of you have any stories about courteous/kind things any 4 wheelers have done for you.
- 05.22.2012 #2Light Load Member
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HAHA, 70 views here and no replies, I think that speaks volumes. Not many courteous 4's out there. The only courteous 4 wheelers I've seen are Canadians and a few in the US that flash headlites in daytime to say its ok to come back into the right lane. It seems Canadian 4's are a little more courteous to 18's. I've had a few da's move to the left lane so I can pass on right but I'd rather they stay put and let me pass on left. At 1st I thought the driver might have something to "show me" so they move left so I can see, but most of the time I glance at something in the 4 and want to scratch my eyes out
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- 05.25.2012 #3Light Load Member
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I have probably had 100 4 wheelers do something that could be considered courteous so far this year. That doesn't take away the fact that for every one of them there are 50 idiots that will almost wreck their car trying to screw you in some way.
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- 05.25.2012 #4Medium Load Member
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Actually it is getting to the point that the 4 wheelers are more courteous than the so called "professional drivers". They let me in to their lane and flash me over more than the trucks do nowadays.
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- 05.25.2012 #5Medium Load Member
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I see it as a mixed bag. Many nice ones and bad ones out there. Most are just disinterested and trying to get to where they are going alive. It's just the bad ones stick out.
I also agree on the so called professional drivers getting bad. Not letting me know I can get over, cutting
Me off, passing me then slowing down, no flashers when backing, and as just happened I'm doing a pull up after not backing in straight at receiver. I only backed half way in. Went to pull forward made it about 5 feet and another driver pulls in front of me and stops to open his trailer doors.
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- 05.25.2012 #6Flo The Crusty Go Go
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As a lil ol' four wheeler
, I'd have to say more often than not i am shown courtesy and appreciation...
I get the tap when I let em in, I get the wave as they turn and I am stopped a few extra feet before the left turn line...
So all in all, more good than bed... but hey we all know how those Supertruckers are heheheh
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- 05.26.2012 #7Light Load Member
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There are a lot of courteous 4 wheelers out there & when they let me in or do something else nice I sure do APPRECIATE it!
- 05.27.2012 #8Road Train Member
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No , but I have stories about a fat guy in a red suit going down chimneys , an egg hiding rabbit , and a fairy putting money under pillows .
- 05.27.2012 #9Road Train Member
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I find the ratio of courteous 4 wheelers just about exactly the same as courteous truckers. I dont really see a difference...
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- 05.27.2012 #10Medium Load Member
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Its all about attitude. There's just as many rude drivers as there are four wheelers. I have four wheelers show respect and are courteous every day just like I have the same from drivers. But just as many who are paying attention to what's around them, I see those who don't care or have no clue. Doesn't matter if they are in a pick up truck or a big rig.
I figure those that actually are paying attention and show respect out on the road are the same who will hold a door for you and not let it slam in your face. It's attitude and the person's character. Doesn't matter what type of vehicle they are rolling in.
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