Headlights On While Backing In A Truckstop

MACK E-6 · May 8, 2016

Dominick253 said: ↑

As far as passing with a limited truck. It's not always the passer. I've seen many times where someone is doing 55 mph. So I go to pass. Then they speed up to 60. OK fine so I speed up to my limit of 64. Then they speed up to 64. So then I go to get behind them and they slow down to 55 again.
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There's a word for people like that, but it isn't fit to post on our site.

MACK E-6 · May 8, 2016

KenworthGuyNH said: ↑

I beg to differ. In many instances shutting off you headlights allows your eyes to better use the lower ambient light as you back into a spot. Makes the difference more times than not.
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You stole my thunder with this one.

I can personally attest to this being the case.

Additionally, flipping your headlights off and snapping your hazards on as you back in is simply professional and courteous.
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Agreed, but in fairness, it's not always possible to do the courteous thing thanks be to the wonders of truck modernization.

striker said: ↑

You're missing the point, I work with guys who started driving back in the 70's and 80's, it's not the conditions that were better, it's drivers that were better. Now, the conditions are better, and the drivers suck.
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Unfortunately this profession has been dumbed down considerably, some of which is not necessarily the fault of drivers.

123.Red Beard said: ↑

You mean like this idiot I saw this morning?

Also did you notice where his tandems are?
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But, but....

He's loaded all the way to the door.

Dye Guardian · May 8, 2016

skellr said: ↑

People flash their lights when they want to pass, when they want to let you over, when they are about to make a turn but won't pass you, when they don't know how to merge, and when they fart. They flash so much, for nothing important, it has lost its meaning.
It would be nice if you didn't bother with the light switch so you could focus more on keeping it in your own lane. Why flash at me if your just going to play with the phone when you pass... 95% of light flashing just means "idiot approaching".
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Once upon a time on a dark two lane highway late at night/early morning, some driver came up behind me... Following close, started flashing his high beams a few times. I pick up the mic and ask "what are you flashing your lights for driver?" No response... Finally after some weaving back there he finally goes for a pass. Pass complete. Ok.. Whatever...

catalinaflyer · May 8, 2016

free spirited1 said: ↑

Try setting your cruise to on when parked and pressing the cruise set button. Many trucks like mine will stay idling at a slightly higher rpm, I do a lot of cooking in my truck to, fridge, microwave, crock pot, Geore Foreman grill, toaster. Of course I don't run them all at once. If that doesn't work for your truck, use your hand brake to just barely set the trailer brakes, this fools the computer in many trucks and it will stay idling, by passing the 5 min auto shutdown
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I no longer drive so no longer need to trick the computer but thanks anyway.

Gordon A · May 8, 2016

Nitemare13 said: ↑

Why are all these new drivers not dimming their headlights while backing in a hole? Your blinding the crap outta me! It's common courtesy not to blind a man in his sleeper, because you decided to pick the hole across from me.
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Nitemare13 said: ↑

Why are all these new drivers not dimming their headlights while backing in a hole? Your blinding the crap outta me! It's common courtesy not to blind a man in his sleeper, because you decided to pick the hole across from me.
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Nitemare13 said: ↑

Why are all these new drivers not dimming their headlights while backing in a hole? Your blinding the crap outta me! It's common courtesy not to blind a man in his sleeper, because you decided to pick the hole across from me.
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Gordon A · May 8, 2016

It's all right to pull your curtains closed when in the sleeper unless your afraid of the dark. Got to have them open? Then live with the lights. It the ashats that leave them on after they park blinding those that want to back in near them that are the inconsiderate.

free spirited1 · May 8, 2016

ChaoSS said: ↑

Those will probably work in some trucks. It won't in mine, guess it just depends on the truck and how it is set up.
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okay, well guess you will have to carry on with the truck you have. Have a safe one.

Prom Night Dumpster Baby · May 9, 2016

free spirited1 said: ↑

lol...well I have to wear top got no choice...
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LOL You could 'Donald Duck' it though!

striker · May 9, 2016

25hz said: ↑

So, it never dawned on you that guys will do that to light up their rig at night so you can see it and not back into it? If he had his high beams on, #### happens but the intent was likely good.
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There's a difference between being parked with your marker lights on to prevent accidents, and having your headlights and fog lights on.

MACK E-6 · May 9, 2016

25hz said: ↑

So, it never dawned on you that guys will do that to light up their rig at night so you can see it and not back into it? If he had his high beams on, #### happens but the intent was likely good.
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Seems to me just the marker lights would be suitable for that purpose.

If someone is driving the equivalent of a show truck and they are so afraid of someone hitting it that they have to illuminate the entire parking lot just to make their truck's presence known, then they need to park as far out of the way as possible.

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