Hey all. Came into a situation the the other day that I had to use my judgement to make a call on. It all worked out fine. But I'd like to hear from some experienced drivers (I've only been out here a year) on if they'd do the same.
I was in illinois 80 wb around the 146. Got the red light on the prepass to come in the scale. As I approached the ramp I saw it was completely full to where the tail of the last trucks trailer was almsost in the granny lane. So I looked at the shoulder for a spot to pull behind and they were doing construction of some sort right before the ramp on the shoulder. So I decided to pass by the scale instead of coming to a complete stop in the granny lane. There were 4 troopers at the scale house so needless to say I watched my tail for the red and blues for the next few miles. Lol
If you were in the same situation would you have passed by? I don't know if it's just me but it seems like common sense to me not to come to a stop on the highway.
Also. Take the same situation but take away the road construction on the shoulder. Would you stop on the shoulder to get in line? Or would you consider the ramp the only place to stop.
Also if a cop did come out and pull you over. Do you think they'd understand? Or is it hard to say and it's pretty much up to the trooper.
Given the same situation, experienced drivers, would you do the same?
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Buckeye91, May 4, 2014.
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