Going the speed limit vs keeping up with traffic in big cities.

Discussion in 'Swift' started by TypeONegative7, Oct 23, 2016.

  1. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Eh, I sit when I want to. I move slow or fast when I want to. Stressed on the GW? Slow it a little and wait a bit, stress goes away. Too bad for anyone behind me.

    I guess the old thought goes, if it comes to where everyone cries oh &^%$ on the wall it would rain on us all.

    My ultimate solution was not to play at all during meal times, rush etc. Just take a nap and wait it out and then hammer through while everyone is asleep.
     
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  3. slim shady

    slim shady Road Train Member

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    I'm a right lane rock probably 90% of the time doing the limit +/- 2mph. Coming into to heavy traffic merging areas I'll move to 2nd lane for a bit
     
  4. Ooops

    Ooops Medium Load Member

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    Straddle the line and be a Hoover Dam
     
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  5. scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

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    Most company safety people will recommend you go 2-3 miles per hour under the actual speed limit. Be the rock in the stream and allow everyone else to flow around you. It is the #1 safest way to drive.
     
  6. Hick

    Hick Heavy Load Member

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    Judging by just a couple of your passing videos, I have to disagree.
     
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  7. rbrtwbstr

    rbrtwbstr Road Train Member

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    Sorry I'm late but I brought

    :happy1:
     
  8. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Well, he was talking about what the people in safety say is best.
    They seem to be out of touch with reality in many ways.

    I would never maintain 2-3 below the speed limit as I do not consider it a safe practice.
    But I will go the actual speed limit (or 1 or 2 above) even if others are going much faster.
     
  9. Kyle G.

    Kyle G. Road Train Member

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    Thanks, we are going to need it I think.
     
  10. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Don't forget the butter.

    LOT"S of butter!
     
  11. BUMBACLADWAR

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    I start earlyand take it easy.I'm hourly,why hustle?
     
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