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Passing on incline?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Eowyn, Jan 28, 2017.

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  1. Jan 28, 2017 #1
    Eowyn

    Eowyn Medium Load Member

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    I drive I 40E in TN just about every other day going up the escarpment in Cookeville. Sometimes loaded running about 45 to 40. When empty I can run governed at 65. Is passing okay at close to the top of the hill even though you know they will pass you?
    If you can pass easily, would you? Or slow down for the 2 or so miles to be polite?
     
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  3. Jan 28, 2017 #2
    street beater

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    I give you credit for asking about etiquette.... but your not gonna get 2 guys to agree on a answer here...
     
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  4. Jan 28, 2017 #3
    Eowyn

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    That is fine. I must say I am close to home so I get ansy.
     
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  5. Jan 28, 2017 #4
    Powder Joints

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    There are actual laws here in cali, you must be moving at least 10 mph faster to pass, you must complete said pass in a mile and a half, by law. Personally I do not pull out in front of a on coming vehicle if they will have to slow down, I wait till its clear. My Pete has a 18 ehind a 550 paccar. And we are either 79800 or better or mt at 24500.
     
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  7. Jan 28, 2017 #5
    scottied67

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    It's a judgment call. If you pass on the uphill empty knowing you will be passed again on the flat, why bother with the hopscotch routine? Now, if you can pass and stay well ahead then go for it. Hotscotch passing just exposes more risk meaning more time two trucks are sitting side by side passing each other waiting for a blowout and drift into each other.
     
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  8. Jan 28, 2017 #6
    Eowyn

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    It would be an easy pass for me, within a few seconds or minute. I would not do it in traffic either unless possible in a timely manner.
     
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  9. Jan 28, 2017 #7
    tucker

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    Pass them if they're slower than you.
    If later on they're faster than you, that's their problem to pass you.
     
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  10. Jan 28, 2017 #8
    HotH2o

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    Me personally? If I knew they were gonna blow my doors off when we crested the hill I'd back off and follow. But I'm paid by the hour so I'm never in a hurry.
     
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  11. Jan 28, 2017 #9
    Powder Joints

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    Well I know I am old school but I actually help them get by me if they need it. Drivers that hang up other driver , well not good ... Its actually illegal to speed up to interfere with another that is passing you.
     
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  12. Jan 28, 2017 #10
    Pnwtrucker

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    When did paccar start making a 550?
     
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