Why Do You Exceed The Speed Limit?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by scottied67, Apr 9, 2017.

Do you ever exceed the speed limit?

  1. Yes

    59.3%
  2. No

    10.7%
  3. Sometimes

    30.0%
  1. old scummy

    old scummy Light Load Member

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    I would speed if I could, man. However my only opportunities are in areas where it would be stupid or dangerous to do so. I've made peace with being a turtle.

    That said I've had dreams about flying across Nebraska at night. Good dreams.
     
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  3. TankerP

    TankerP Road Train Member

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    Exactly. When you're paid by the hour, speeding is your enemy and traffic jams are your friend.
     
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  4. Eowyn

    Eowyn Medium Load Member

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    It's hard for me to speed being governed at 65. I will keep it at 70 going down hill if I have the weight and the speed is 70.
    Going into construction zones I tend to ease into the speed limit depending on traffic, time of day etc.
    On 90/94 in WI there are a few spots that go to one lane. I drive this route every other day so I know that the troopers will sit right around the corner, not every time, but enough times that I go 55 -57.
    On the 694 in St Paul it's 60. I have found it is just easier to get through going the speed limit, but I will speed up if needed (or slow down).
     
  5. joesmoothdog

    joesmoothdog Heavy Load Member

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    No is a liar and sometimes is the same as yes. Stop drinking outta your pee bottle. Answer is because I can.
     
  6. JReding

    JReding Road Train Member

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    "No" is a liar? Are you willing to back that up if those that answered that call you out? How do you know they're lying, do you have some evidence?
    And I'm gonna guess, but "yes" probably means always, and "sometimes" means (wait for it...) sometimes.
     
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  7. joesmoothdog

    joesmoothdog Heavy Load Member

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    Loosen up your jockstrap, scooter. Sometimes is yes. Period. Ever done 21 in a schoolzone? 56 in a 55? 5 in a 3? 1 mph in od line?
    Mark Twain — 'Never have a battle of wits with an unarmed person.'
     
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  8. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I'm paid hourly and I'm not working like that. I have better things to do than gravitate toward traffic jams in the name of milking the clock.
     
  9. JReding

    JReding Road Train Member

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    I agree completely, but in your case I'll make the exception.
    Have you ever heard of something called degrees? Yes, sometimes, no?
    You can find it anywhere you find a poll.
     
  10. JReding

    JReding Road Train Member

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    Sometimes you don't have a choice, though. Welcome to the Pacific Northwest...:confused:
     
  11. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I'm a turtle too with a heavy load on board. Thankfully that doesn't happen very often. :)
     
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