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What would you have done?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by MachoCyclone, Feb 22, 2017.

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  1. Feb 22, 2017 #51
    BostonTanker

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    I'd drive slower
     
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  3. Feb 22, 2017 #52
    GoneButNotForgotten

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    Someone correct me if I am wrong because it has been a while. But I wonder if some of the people fussing at the OP have ever been to Texas and seen one of these roads. Ya'll are acting like the the OP is recommending driving through the ditch. From what I remember this "shoulder" is a paved portion about half the size of a lane. You do not have to drop your speed or go mud bogging in order to let a vehicle pass. You just edge it over and let the speedster zoom on by.
     
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  4. Feb 22, 2017 #53
    pattyj

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    The correct thing to do is slow down and let him pass.The shoulder is for emergencies only which i'm pretty sure that law is nationwide.
     
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  5. Feb 22, 2017 #54
    Chinatown

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    Not in Texas. It's legal to drive on the shoulder to let someone pass.
     
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  7. Feb 22, 2017 #55
    GoneButNotForgotten

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    Have you ever been on one of these roads?
     
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  8. Feb 22, 2017 #56
    pattyj

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    I'll have to see the law.I personally think it's a risky move especially in an 18 wheeler.
     
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  9. Feb 22, 2017 #57
    Chinatown

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    Read Post #12
     
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  10. Feb 22, 2017 #58
    pattyj

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    Yes I have many times but never have I pulled over to let someone pass me.Heck every few miles there were passing lanes he can just wait.
     
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  11. Feb 22, 2017 #59
    MachoCyclone

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    Which has been stated multiple times, but people just read what they want to read. People forget that each state has its own laws and what applies in one doesn't necessarily apply in another.
     
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  12. Feb 22, 2017 #60
    MachoCyclone

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    Not if the shoulder was designed for it. Which also has been stated before that the shoulder on 54 is designed for that except for at the passing lanes and in towns.
     
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