No truck should drive over 50 mph in heavy rain

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DAX_, Jun 16, 2019.

  1. DAX_

    DAX_ Medium Load Member

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    Period. I don't care if you think you're "comfortable" driving 65 in a thunderstorm. Comfortable is more like delusional.
     
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  3. SoCalRed

    SoCalRed Medium Load Member

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    Did some one hurt your feelings out in the rain or is this something you just came up with?
     
  4. DAX_

    DAX_ Medium Load Member

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    It's a real bad storm in the dfw area rn and I'm just seeing trucks drive at 65 mph.
     
  5. SoCalRed

    SoCalRed Medium Load Member

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    It really depends on the condition, traffic etc.
    Drive the speed you are comfortable with. Can’t fix stupid.
     
  6. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    If you are uncomfortable, the correct thing to do would be to get off the road.
    Everyone has their own comfort and skill / experience level. Yours is not mine and mine is not yours.
    But what's worse than someone driving too fast, is one that is driving too slowly. If you do not feel comfortable at 55 or greater, you probably need to get off the road. Because you now have become a moving hazard for everyone else.
     
  7. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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  8. Humblepie

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    @shogun worked for the Mississippi Highway patrol hazardous roads division. They recommend only driving 35 and the have numerous studies to back it up.
     
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  9. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Yes sir. From now on I’ll only do that when nobody’s around.

    :rolleyes:
     
  10. Humblepie

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    @snowman_w900 uses the kegel technique to keep safe on slick roads. You should try the kegel exercises so you are prepared too
     
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  11. WesternPlains

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    I bid 25!:biggrin_25518:
     
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