I have noticed an interesting dynamic when it comes to crossing certain state lines and also when crossing the US/Canadian border. Please allow me to explain ...
For example when driving into California I have noticed that as I approach the Arizona/California line I begin to feel very skittish, and I feel I need to slow down considerably to about 55 mph. When in California, I feel afraid of driving more than 55 miles an hour. It just doesn't feel safe. On the converse, on my return trip as I begin to approach the California/Arizona line, I suddenly feel very confident in my ability to drive considerably faster than 55 mph.
I've also noticed that when crossing into Canada, I begin to feel very energetic and perky and suddenly have complete confidence that I can drive up to 13 hours or be on duty for up to 16 hours and still be completely safe. On the converse, when I approach the border on my return trip to the US, I begin to feel weary and sluggish. I realize almost immediately that to drive more than 11 hours or be on duty for more than 14 would definitely not be safe!
I'm just curious if anyone else has experienced this phenomenon? It's amazing that simply crossing an invisible line can have such an effect on driver safety! Who knew!!!
Does crossing borders affect driver safety?
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by farmboy73, Feb 6, 2018.
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I get what you are saying but then one day I was self-engrossed in a pod cast that I didn't see I crossed into California.
Since then state borders meant nothing.
However, going into Canada is nothing, I look forward to going there, hitting the timmys then the road. But coming back, I get nervous, stomach gets twisted and sometimes just want to puke dealing with those at the border, the last time I had a full inspection because I hesitated to answer the question "how many meals did you have while you were in Canada?"
And I grew up with an uncle who was a customs agent and crossed a lot of times with him.Justrucking2 and farmboy73 Thank this. -
I never had a full inspection cruising the border, but on the times I've been over, the crossing over Canada felt much more welcoming than coming back home. I get that ito guys have a job to do, but a smile wouldn't hurt every once in a while.
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Ya, you definitely notice Canadian Border Patrol being much more friendly than US.
Never felt more energized or safer when crossing borders really, though getting closer to the southern one in certain places definitely feels more dangerous.
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Hmmm always felt the opposite, feel better when I roll back into Cali
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I should have turned the sarcasm filter on in my original post!
Same driver. Same equipment. It's "safe" for you to drive 75 in Arizona but it's only "safe" for you to drive 55 in California if you are towing or have three axles or more. Canada thinks your "safe" to drive 13 hours and work 16 (and you can do so without the benefit of a 30 minute break in the first eight hours). But the good old US sees it differently.
What's the scientific method used to come up with these rules? Or not.Last edited: Feb 6, 2018
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When I approach maryland, I put away the childrens play things and break out the adult beverages becuase the wolfpacks are about and ready for battle. As soon I climb out of Harpers Ferry....
He he he.
I totally get what you are saying. I had one iron ##### in scales east of ... Silicon Valley in San Fran bite into my feathers and tick me off with stupid questions... I know exactly how long it takes going here from where you left mister... this log is BS, fix it. NOW.
If that is california...like hey no valley girls giggling and having fun, she aint very good at it aint she? -
I use to just write down my mileage when crossing state lines. And kept mashing on it.
And when heading into Cal. Thinking what’s for dinner at Cabazon.x1Heavy Thanks this.
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