Unsafe Truck Drivers

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by BigBadBill, May 9, 2012.

  1. spacetrucker88

    spacetrucker88 Heavy Load Member

    Would it be ok with you if we ran our large car 60 mph then?
     
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  3. Mrh2008

    Mrh2008 Road Train Member

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    No, that wouldn't be okay. It'd infringe on his right to tell us how we should drive. Or something like that... Lol
     
  4. spacetrucker88

    spacetrucker88 Heavy Load Member

    the old rule of thumb for following distance was one truck and trailer lenght for each 10 mph of speed,I am not sure where this so many second thing came from. Because today the trucks running 75 mph do not have a seven and a half truck lenght following distance or the ones running 60 do not stay back 6 truck and trailer lenghts.
     
  5. spacetrucker88

    spacetrucker88 Heavy Load Member

    I see a lot of speed limited trucks with a 65 mph speed and a following distance of 10 feet or less this is the real hazard
     
  6. Mrh2008

    Mrh2008 Road Train Member

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    The speed at which the vehicle is governed is absolutely irrelevant. The only relevant factor to this thread is choosing actions that are unsafe. Not so hard to understand, is it?
     
  7. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    You can drive what ever speed you want I could care less but at least you have a choice which once again is my point which you seem to be missing I'm not saying drive like a maniac or run 1000 miles in a day I'm saying stand up for yourselves not stop letting your freedoms being taken away of course you'd take the large car just admit it cause you had a choice
     
  8. spacetrucker88

    spacetrucker88 Heavy Load Member

    you missed my point I am not bashing limited trucks . I am talking about the people in the drivers' seat.
     
  9. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    So guys with governored trucks tailgating each other and running 60 in a construction that's safe
     
  10. Mrh2008

    Mrh2008 Road Train Member

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    Likewise, I am not bashing trucks that are capable of running 90+. It's all about the driver.
     
  11. Mrh2008

    Mrh2008 Road Train Member

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    Poppapump.... I don't really understand you... No, tailgating at 60 is not safe... Nor is it safe at 50... 40, 30 or 10... Was that a serious question? I hope not...
     
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