Types of truckers passing me

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Diantane, Feb 25, 2016.

  1. Ribeye

    Ribeye Light Load Member

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    I agree with that, potential to cause an accident. But it appears to be the future, the coming of the fully automated Robotic trucks that the big companies will be replacing us with.
     
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    Not a personal choice when the ####### pulls back over that close to you.
     
  3. Hick

    Hick Heavy Load Member

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    I just let up on the go pedal and let them have it. I don't have to worry about the truck putting on the #### brakes. And it's never really been a problem in a truck or personal vehicle. We're not talking about the ones that cut over 4 lanes and lock them up to hit an exit.

    @Ribeye - They can replace me but they can't make me ride with this stupid stuff.
     
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    ########. It is your decision to attempt to pass me. If you cannot make it, or are scared of impatient 4 wheelers trying to push you down the road, do not attempt it. It is not my job to help you complete a maneuver. Being professional has nothing to do with it.
     
  5. MidWest_MacDaddy

    MidWest_MacDaddy Road Train Member

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    Room for all opinions... {shakes head}
     
  6. skellr

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    It's hard to tell if it's another slow truck trying to pass or just some pansy that has to slow down to pass. If passing a truck is so scary why would you want to spend more time hanging out next to one...

    It doesn't matter what you do to help keep the flow going, someone will drop the ball.
     
  7. FatDaddy

    FatDaddy Road Train Member

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    Spoken like a true wheel holder
     
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  8. Cottonmouth85

    Cottonmouth85 Bad Influence

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    Another thing that needs pointed out is this. If you're in that slow truck, and you see those large car, chicken truck coming up at a high rate of speed....

    Weather you agree with that type of driving or not...

    Don't watch in your mirror, just hold your line... cuz as you watch you drift towards the zipper.

    Goes double at night.
     
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    skellr Road Train Member

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    Quite often they will slow down to match my speed until they see me look at them in the mirror.
     
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    Cottonmouth85 Bad Influence

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    Yeah, that is safer than knockin em down like bowling pins.
     
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