Pros of a CB radio?

So that’s why you can’t keep your truck in the lane, your checking traffic on your phone.

Will your phone tell you that you just run someone off the road while you where looking at it?

 

There are no "cons" to having a cb. If you've ever watched the video of the pileup on I-80 in Wyoming back in April of 2015, that's one of the best advertisements for having one in the truck, ON at all times.

 

If you have a CB you always have the option of using it. If you have no CB you can never turn it on. I got good "heads up" driving with chains in winter weather. That info can't be found on any phone app. I challenge you to tell the truck in front or behind you he is dragging a strap using your phone app.

 

Is that already that long ago?
Or were there 2 more recent than 2015?

If I’m thinking of the same one where the gal video taped it and sounded like bowling then I’m getting old fast
Seems like 3 years ago

Time be a flyin’

 

I’ve tried that only to find out they don’t run one
I’ve even pulled along side them. Hit my train horns and showed them my CB mic

Some of the. “WTH is that “ looks I’ve seen
Amazing!

 

I 94 right under Lake Michigan, Gary In to Benton Harbor Mi can go white out in seconds. There's been 50+ vehicle pileups in the recent past

 

Yep, the one with all the sound of cracking plastic and fiberglass

 

Interesting discussion. Reminds me of how much I would have liked one in the 50's. Radar just coming in to LEO use.
Flipping the headlights twice; or presenting two finger's as you met, to signal oncoming trucks of radar or a bear or a hazard/accident just ahead.
Running VA on old three lane US11. Giving/looking for the old VA Highball (hand extended, forefinger pointing out, and finger twirling - wind it on).
Our problem was you knew something was up, just did not know if over/around the next or ten miles further. I was running this way 50 to 58, an would have been nice to be able to talk to others to advise details. But, ya know...We trucked on as best we could under these handicaps. 5 speeds, 20" rubber, 6 volts.
Not like now, when you can be made aware of the one in front slowing/or too close, and you are told there is something alongside (on both sides).
Must be nice to sit slumped, cruise on 72, 450 HP scurrying along, lots of places 3 nice lanes going your way, and not having to be concerned with calculating
matching speeds or flicking the mirrors for tucked in images... Got all these indicators. Must be hard to stay awake, like a sample of driverless to come.

 

For the Non Knuckleheads out there driving they are a very valuable tool

 

I haven't run with a CB in probably 9 years. I haven't needed one and I never get to hear about someone not having panties on.