Why do you tailgate 4 wheelers?

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by Silverfrost1, Nov 15, 2006.

  1. Silverfrost1

    Silverfrost1 Bobtail Member

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    Why do you tailgate 4 wheelers? Every day on I-95 I drive the speed limit in the middle lane and usually there is some 18 wheeler three feet behind me. He will eventually pass on the right (unlawful), or sometimes on the left (again, unlawful). I see a lot of ** about speed limiters set at 65MPH. These 18 wheelers are going 70MPH! Why is this considred safe driving in the 18 wheeler community?
     
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  3. Groveman

    Groveman Bobtail Member

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    you should move to the right lane so the 18 wheeler can get by.
     
  4. NannyB

    NannyB Light Load Member

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    That is so true boots but there are times when a four wheeler or maybe a six wheeler gets in the second lane and does 45 to 55 just because they can. I detest tailgaters but there are good and bad in all the best I can say is move over and hope they get a ticket they must be in a hurry...poor planning causes alot of the problems and then there is just inconsideration what can you say...
     
  5. 25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    not everyone does.
     
  6. NannyB

    NannyB Light Load Member

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    Well that is true....I don't:occasion7:
     
  7. 25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    The tone of the original post of the thread was that all trucks tailgete 4 wheelers, I typed a long winded reply and deleted it, I doubt that it would have mattered anyway. 4 wheelers also tailgate us and pass us on the right after we move over to let them on at ramps. I see people passing on the right all the time and I've never seen anyone ticketed for it. Talk about 'Duh'.:toothy10:
     
  8. NannyB

    NannyB Light Load Member

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    She must have had a bad day and wanted to vent:smilebox: guess this is the right spot....:blah5: :blah5: :blah5: :laughing8:
     
  9. 25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I guess:smt039 .
     
  10. PackRatTDI

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    Passing on the right on a 3 lane highway is not illegal, for cars or trucks. Slower traffic should keep right though. If you're slower....keep right! OMG LOGIC FTW!!!!11
     
  11. NannyB

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    You know that is right but did she ever come back or just started some duky and ran....:toothy7: :toothy7:
     
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