Facing issues on curves as new truck driver

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  1. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    Do you mean a curve or a corner? Can't see why on a multi- lane highway why a semi - truck can't overtake another slow moving vehicle on a corner. By corner do you mean an intersection, the idea is to get into the correct speed before you turn this is something that you should of been trained at CDL school I would of thought. The same principle applies to racing car drivers where you will quite often see racing drivers get involved in "traffic incidents" on corners the same principle can be applied here is when they are approaching the corner at to higher speed then can't take the corner and end up taking out another race participant.
     
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  3. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    It's alot easier to speed up than it is to slow down. Catch my drift.
     
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  4. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Yes, well. nearly everyone on the road these days think they are NASCAR drivers.
    Both 4-wheelies and big trucks.
     
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  5. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    I can think of 2 turns on the freeway on my daily routine. If you aren't braking. You van guys will tip over.

    I remember a construction zone section that dot never had warning signs.
    Causing trucks to roll over on occasion if you didn't know WTF.

    Be slow and cautious. And you'll keep your career. Usually there are signs for speed in a curve. Usually. Megas want you 10 mph UNDER that posted speed.
     
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  6. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    yup..."hey, i had a rollover and got fired, can i still get a job"?

    that's coming to a thread near you, Christmas 2022
     
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  7. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    Much less rolling resistance and tire wear on just 9 tires.
    If cargo is secured well you'll be fine.
    Joey Chitwood is that you?
     
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  8. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    i ain't heard that name in years....

    just had to look him up.

    i recall watching his work many times.
     
  9. Geekonthestreet

    Geekonthestreet Medium Load Member

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    Flatbeds are above the rules. I always look at the empty flatbeds with envy.
     
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  10. God prefers Diesels

    God prefers Diesels Road Train Member

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    LOL. You can usually find me in the slow lane trying not to get ran over.
     
  11. shmelk

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    Patience is key
     
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