How do you prevent rocking the truck?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Nouras Elias, Dec 19, 2020.

  1. Nouras Elias

    Nouras Elias Bobtail Member

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    I only have a few years driving. Never had this issue the first couple. Now, all of the sudden I tense up getting passed or passing and its not necessarily fear. I just know I developed this issue, and I try to make sure the person doesn't think I'm swerving at them. Which causes me to tense up. Jersey barriers no problem riding the right line. I have issues on roads with uneven bumps (right side bump/left side dip, vice versa) How do I solve this issue? I can do other jobs, but I love this job. Never had a job I looked forward to working every single day. Two lane state roads no issue, I look forward to them. Is there anyone that has had this issue and solved it?
     
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Just try to feel it just as it is happening and give a small correction.
    Small. Too much and you will overcompensate.
     
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  4. Nouras Elias

    Nouras Elias Bobtail Member

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    I'm going to try this after my split is over. Thank you.
     
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  5. Hulld

    Hulld Road Train Member

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    Also it can be helpful for rocking issues to keep the visits from lot lizards to a minimum.
     
  6. Nouras Elias

    Nouras Elias Bobtail Member

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    what about the hefty ones. I feel like they weigh it down, compress the suspension, so less rocking.
     
  7. Hulld

    Hulld Road Train Member

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    That could be effective but at the end of the day it
    All depends on who’s on top doing the work...
     
  8. Nouras Elias

    Nouras Elias Bobtail Member

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    Wiser words have never been spoken, hahaha
     
  9. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    All I can think of, is maybe you’re looking over at the other Truck, making sure they’re not too close, instead of focusing on the road and using peripheral vision. It’s a common thing to steer toward where your eyes are looking. Same reason people hit Troopers while standing on the shoulder. I’ve noticed it to be true. Never thought about it, or even realized I do it sometimes myself, before watching a study on accidents. One more reason to be extra careful in construction zones, or any situation, that may catch your eye.
     
  10. Nouras Elias

    Nouras Elias Bobtail Member

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    I'll work on making sure I don't do that. I don't think I was. I notice the vehicles in my peripheral. Thanks for your reply
     
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  11. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    You’re welcome, I was nervous when I first started, for a while. 15 yrs later, after an accident I was a nervous wreck every time someone passed me, for about a year. That surprised me. I was trying to be careful, couldn’t afford any more accidents, seemed like everyone else was trying to cause one.
     
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