Lane closures and merging

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by PSM379, Nov 14, 2021.

  1. Hawkeye72

    Hawkeye72 Light Load Member

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    Thats such a bad spot. So many cars merging on and off 80/35 right there in that 2-3 miles. Then you have the people who are in such a hurry/think they are such good drivers they can cross multiple lanes at a time.
     
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  3. Last Call

    Last Call Road Train Member

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    Yeah that's a bad spot... then add in bonus points.. for 2 pm on a Saturday afternoon with Jordan Creek Mall about a mile away.. and the fact your in West Des Moines with all the upitty ups in their Nativagters and Escalades ..thinking they don't have to pay attention to anything other than themselves.. The perfect Storm
     
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  4. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    it is, the movie car.


    when i first saw it, i thought the Green Hornet as well, sure enough, it's at least the movie car.
     
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  5. mstrchf117

    mstrchf117 Medium Load Member

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    I love the idiots, usually 4wheelers, that fly up in the closing lane, cut over and slam on their brakes to below even the construction speed limit.
     
  6. Final Drive

    Final Drive Road Train Member

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    Hell ,I do that when I'm driving my personal vehicle what's the problem?
    You guys need some BLM or what?
     
  7. RockinChair

    RockinChair Road Train Member

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    This is the correct answer. Don't try to cut the line by running up to the merge point in the ending lane hoping that somebody will hold up the entire line of traffic to let you in.
     
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