I can’t pass you, so you’ll make room

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by IluvCATS, Feb 26, 2018.

  1. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    You little pot stirrer you.

    Lots of hearty response though!
     
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    The whole process is much more tolerable with the ECM tune-up.
     
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    I have to admit. I got a good laugh out of that one.
     
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    I don't know about responsibility, but It's good practice to let someone pass if you can. That's rule 1 for us slow truck drivers. But with new barely trained drivers, like I used to be, it's not obvious.
     
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    Did not read this whole thread, others likely covered it but the driving maneuver is right in the name "pass".

    Problem: If you are not completing this "pass" than YOU are blocking the left lane. Solution: Tap your brakes and drop back BEHIND the truck that was peacefully minding his/her own business.
     
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    I like to stay out of the pack, not create a pack.

    Speed is a secondary consideration. I'll back out of it before it becomes an issue.
     
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    Wow!

    Someone that actually has safety in mind.
     
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    And at some point you were faster , if not how did you get beside the other truck. Pro would slow for a few seconds and let you by .
     
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    Probably moved over to let him merge. :)
     
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    All you have to do is tap your brakes and drop in behind him. ;)

    However, I've once seen highway patrol pull over two rigs that were fighting it out on the hill and ticket both of them. The one passing and the one being passed.
     
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