stupid question.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Bigbellytrucker, Nov 3, 2013.

  1. G3Truks

    G3Truks Light Load Member

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    This might be the most true post on the entire internet....right here.
     
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  3. HotH2o

    HotH2o Road Train Member

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    Agreed. Mine are located on the steering wheel. I have an interrupt for my marker lights and another for my headlights.


    Also, unlike triplesix said...my CB is off because it's a lot of #### talking and ######## stories.
     
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  4. missjhawk

    missjhawk Medium Load Member

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    doesn't bother me 2 get flashed I appreciate when a driver is courteous enough 2 flash but I may not have merged when I was flashed
    and I have same sentiment my trk was governed @ 60 but when I was heavy I didn't see 60 unless I was going down a 6% I was the 1 always getting passed
    every time I went 2 shop I begged them 2 turn my trk up because the person that had trk before me never got their 6mpg and the idol % was high that sucked
     
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  5. Bigbellytrucker

    Bigbellytrucker Bobtail Member

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    Thats actually exactly what i do. And how i intend it and sometimes it seems that drivers either just dont care or get annoyed and pissed off. But i appreciate everyones input! It really helps alot!
     
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  6. KW Cajun

    KW Cajun Road Train Member

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    I would give them a little "safety cushion" distance before flashing them over. Doing it "too soon" often annoys them.
    Since your truck doesn't have an interrupt switch, and also has "always on" headlights, if you do flash them over with your brights, do it very quickly like a millisecond.
    Anything longer on the brights mode, will often irritate the passing trucker.

    Oh, and BTW, it's not a stupid question (as title says).;)
     
  7. Drivers girl

    Drivers girl Medium Load Member

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    The only stupid questions are the ones not asked. Everything else is educational is one form or fashion. :)
     
  8. 12 ga

    12 ga THE VIEW FROM MY OFFICE

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    It's just a courtesy thing, remember what that used to be. Since 1966 I have done it and I still expect it from you. If lights are on all the time use you brights real quick.

    While I'm at it if you just have to run your fog lights when it is not foggy get them focused down, not in my eyes or mirrors.

    Remember it's just courtesy not personel.
     
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