Middle Lane Etiquette

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by rockstar_nj, Jun 18, 2014.

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  1. OPUS 7

    OPUS 7 Road Train Member

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    My post was not directed at yours Tony.I read it after the fact.It makes good sense.I drive In Atlanta traffic daily,and this subject is a sore spot for me.
    Lots of 5 abreast driving,and makes me Nuts!!
     
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  3. Treputt

    Treputt Medium Load Member

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    I drive on the shoulder. Besides the occasional road-gator, it's safer there...and less traffic!
     
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  4. mickeyrat

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    or 75 either way from about the 49 to the ohio border in michigan. But truck limit in Mi is 60 anyway , trucks use right two lanes.
     
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  5. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Well, I actually really appreciate that - many get all bent out of shape that I'm poking along in the left lane as they angrily destroy their undercarriage (in both senses of the word) in the right lane!

    Cheers!
     
  6. Wicked Wizard

    Wicked Wizard Heavy Load Member

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    I notice that that the fastest trucks usually come with a driver with weak kidneys. They pass me 4 or 5 times only to keep pulling on the shoulder to piss. lol.

    BTW- my JB HUNT truck does 63. I am not gonna move over because your truck does 63.5. If I have a free lane to move to the right and I know you will pass me quickly then no problem. Sad part is most truck drivers today act like 4 wheelers. I move over and the moron rides next to me for 5 miles. This brings up smith system key # 4 ( leave yourself an out ). Thanks jerk for taking away key #4.....
     
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  7. Tonythetruckerdude

    Tonythetruckerdude Crusty Deer Slayer

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    No problem Opus...I agree , 100% , We all hate a road / lane-hog....it's how we as professional's deal with it that makes all the difference in the world. Especially when safety comes into play. That's all I was trying to tell the OP....learn to deal with it the proper and safe way....
     
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  8. Skunk_Truck_2590

    Skunk_Truck_2590 Road Train Member

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    No, you can give up. Just as Stile said "stop trying to move the goal posts" and that's exactly what you are doing. Sometimes you gotta give up that self righteous pride and take it for what it is. Most of us have had to do it at some point or another and its not always a bad thing. Stop acting like you have 10+ years under your belt
     
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  9. EZ Money

    EZ Money Road Train Member

    Well said!......Some drivers never figured that one out!
     
  10. Stile

    Stile Heavy Load Member

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    Edit: Unnecessary
     
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  11. d o g

    d o g Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Try to do it without the bickering and insults, please.
     
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