Cutting off

I don't know how fast my truck goes , the speedo only goes to 85 .

 

This guy was going maybe .9 miles per hour faster than me, took him like 2 minutes to pass. Then he cuts over and slows down forcing me to slow down slower than what I was doing when he was originally behind me, which is why he wanted to pass; to go faster but he passes and goes slower?

 

Yep thats a non driver and a prime candidate for retro active abortion .

 

Still not nice to show finger.It often unnecessarily escalates situation.
Just chill-)

 

No worries DD I was joking lol

 

I won't come over until I can see the full face of your truck ,( that's about a half truck length ahead ) and then I will gauge on it until I'm Atleast three lengths ahead of you , then go back into cruise control
.... This is the way I was trained and I have never had a problem ever in over 30 yrs of spotless driving record

 

Same here. If I can see both your headlights in my mirror. I'm coming over. If I was passing you I should be going faster anyway. Unless it's one of those guys that speeds up about the time you get even with them. Those are the ones I wanna give a swift kick in the pants too lol

 

Surprising answers here!

Pulling 13 and 14 wide loads recently with and without escorts, a truck re-entering my lane any less than an eighth of a mile creates a hazard - unless I can see a full mile ahead of clear shoulder obstructions before they do so.

I typically don't pass until traffic is clear behind for a quarter mile - backing up traffic to pass unfairly creates a box-in for the vehicle you're passing.

Once I'm out to pass - foot goes down, get it over with quick, and be prepared to back out or veer left if you see a situation that you've created.

I don't pass near ramps unless I know they're clear.

Bottom line - What is a safe following distance for a driver? Then double it and give it to them when you pass.

Governed trucks - drove them for years. My wife would sit behind Prime for miles on I40 in 75mph zones until an opportune moment appeared - its the safest approach.

Finally - respect the other drivers load - heavy load? Leave more room. Let the 4 wheelers zip around on the right if they're that impatient, they're the ones creating a hazard. Just watch for them when you slip on back to the right.

 

I sometimes do it because I don't use CC much (makes me feel out of control) and if I am thinking of something,changing CD,picking up lighter from the floor etc I may slow down for a moment.It's not being an ahole I am just saving myself having to pass you in a moment.And don't worry,if you governed at 62-67mph it's usually a swift process.