I agree. If I have to force myself left, I'm doing it, no questions asked. Happened to me a few weeks back in SC. No one would let me over, so I just started moving left. No, not all the way into the lane, but #### sure far enough to allow a little clearance to my right. Those cars in the left lane? Yeah, they moved over to the shoulder. I'm fed up with all the crap from inconsiderate four-wheelers. I'll be patient....to a point. But after that, it's like driving in NYC....the turn signal is not asking, it's telling.
IL State Trooper Struck And Killed On I-55
Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by freight shaker, Nov 27, 2012.
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In my opinion this is why a trooper should NEVER pull anyone over on the side of the road.
Follow the target to be pulled over up to the next exit ramp then execute the stop OFF of the interstate.EZX1100, allniter and TruckerOllie Thank this. -
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I'm really at a point where I just don't care about these people as much as I once did. Sad. But then again....my attitude toward our society as a whole is plummeting very rapidly.gearjammer42, platinum, Roadmedic and 3 others Thank this. -
I have been hung out to dry by both.
Every man for himself anymore.48Packard and TRKRSHONEY Thank this. -
I believe that the problem is other drivers not paying attention. They're texting, talking on the phone, watching TV, doing a crossword puzzle. They just don't see or notice anything until it starts moving into their lane. Sometimes not even then. -
nothing boosts the frail ego more than blocking a big truck
"moving over" is a great etiquette but a lousy lawchico9696 Thanks this. -
Personally I find most drivers are quick to give you room if they realize you're attempting to move over because of flashing lights on the shoulder. All the more reason to try and leave a huge gap in front of you, both to give you time to react and to make it more likely they can see why you want over.
It amazes me how many times I see a cop/tow truck/whatever else on the shoulder and move over long before vehicles ahead of me seem to see it.
There are times though when you just can't get over and the best you can do is slow and hug the center line. Once you slow very much it becomes more dangerous to try and get in between faster moving vehicles. A couple of times I've just put on the 4 ways and slowed right down when it was clear I wouldn't be able to safely jump over a lane.classic_150 Thanks this. -
I don't know if your wanting to start trouble or what. I posted the story and what was heard on Xm radio.Last edited: Dec 2, 2012
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This is bad for all families involved. The shoulder on the highway is not a safe haven for anyone. Blinking lights from a civilian automobile to law enforcement is a tool to warn other motorist. no magical barrier to stop anything.
Pedestrians with a vehicle on the shoulder, should use situational awareness.
Condolences to the troopers family and to the truck driver/familyTRKRSHONEY Thanks this.
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