Do you pass trucks governed 1mph less than you?

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  1. johnwayne187

    johnwayne187 Medium Load Member

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    since im governed at 62, im always at 62, even in construction zones that is 55 speed limit.. i cant do nuthin dangerous at 62 mph.. 62 mph is a safe speed everywhere, even in tight corners, hardly use the brakes at all
     
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  3. scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

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    That is why I do not slow down for them as they are trying to pass me. Because if they are having trouble passing me, they are going to cut over in front of me and I could be subject to a 'Following Too Close' ticket even though they suck.

    Can't pass quick fast in a hurry? Get off the porch son.
     
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  4. johnwayne187

    johnwayne187 Medium Load Member

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    i lol readin this, good one
     
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  5. johnwayne187

    johnwayne187 Medium Load Member

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    sometimes the wrong thing to do is the right thing to do my friend
     
  6. johnwayne187

    johnwayne187 Medium Load Member

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    wht company u work for that set u at 65?
     
  7. Truemac

    Truemac Light Load Member

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    As a Prime driver, the times I belong in the left lane are few and far between. I normally run around 57mph, so the only times I come across a driver going slower than me is when it's another Prime driver or some chap who's anal about fuel mileage. I'm on a dedicated account, so my runs are a lot shorter than most others. I try to plan my day with plenty of buffer time, so that when these situations do happen, I can afford to back down to their speeds for however many miles. No need to piss everyone else off. Running at the speed I do also allows me room to accelerate for a pass before I hit the governor.
     
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  8. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    I have no problem backing off a bit until they get far enough ahead that I'm happy with the following distance.

    On the other hand, if I see someone very slowly getting closer I'll increase the speed 1 or 2 mph, problem solved before it becomes a problem.

    Reading some of the posts I'd swear there are drivers who don't realize the truck is variable speed.
     
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  9. Orangees

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    I'm ungoverned (I actually think it's 85 but I've never bothered checking)

    I'll pass when safe. Snail races? I rather keep the idiots in front of me than behind me. I typically run 70-73 on I-75 and haven't had any issues, yet.
     
  10. johnwayne187

    johnwayne187 Medium Load Member

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    wht company u work for that sets u at 67-68 mate?
     
  11. johnwayne187

    johnwayne187 Medium Load Member

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    are u o/o? if not, wht company are u with to be ungoverned?
     
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