Hey everybody,
As a routine driver (of a 4 wheeler) from Albany to Cleveland, I have a few questions about how to drive safely with the many trucks on I-90. I also use a CB radio at night, as I find it to be a great way of communicating with other drivers on the road.
To be completely honest, I usually do speed most of the way, depending on how heavy or light traffic is. However, when I pass a truck, I always slow down to at least 75 to avoid "blowing their doors off".
My question is: Is this OK? What is the best way to pass a truck, and should I call out on the CB and ask permission to pass? I have noticed, though, that many drivers don't keep their radios on, making this hard to do sometimes.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
driving with courtesy
Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by jsmith2001, Aug 19, 2008.
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From one four-wheeler to another...
Nah, jsmith. Don't slow down -- go ahead and just blow their doors off! Gives them something to gripe about here.
Sometimes I think truckers live to complain... (Just kiddin', guys! You know I luv ya'll!
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Id rather you 'blow my doors off' than pass me going .25 mph faster than I am. As for asking permission to pass...Id advise against that for the simple fact that you would probally get many smart ### replies.
To come here and ask these questions says that you are one step ahead of 95% of road users and we(truckers) appreciate that!
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I honestly don't know how you guys stay sane out there with so many inconsiderate drivers.
Sanity is a requirement?
The rate of closure advice is terrific. So much about keeping track of your surroundings out here is a certain level of consistency regarding speed. Even if the four wheelers are going 10 mph faster than truck traffic (as is the law in several states) a guy can keep track of his spacing as long as no one is dramatically going faster or slower.
I recall that when I got my learners permit as a teenager, it was suggested that drivers (four wheelers) flash their bright lights to inform truckers that they were about to pass. Do not do this!! Blinding a driver in order to tell them that the guy in the passing lane is going to pass is akin to complimenting your buddy's wife by saying she has a great rack. It's already obvious and somebody may get hurt.
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