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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by tinytim, Jan 22, 2018.

  1. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    4 wheeler with the dash cam couldn't see anything beyond the other 4 wheeler he was tailgating and wouldn't have had a chance of staying out of it if the car in front had collided head on with the tool passing the big truck.

    You can't react to what you can't see.

     
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I've seen that happen many times.
    I've also seen much closer tailgating by both trucks and cars.

    Many people are simply morons.
     
  4. easytopleez33

    easytopleez33 Light Load Member

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    I cannot tell you how many times I've seen this Happen.
    What we have here in Montana is a split speed limit. 80 for fourwheeelers and 65 for trucks.
    IMO a recipe for a disaster. That's on the Major highways. On secondary roads it's slower but, still slower for big trucks.
    It's ridiculous how these four wheelers do the crazy crap they do. Trying to pass a tanker truck Grossing 110,000 and cutting him off, so he has to dynamite the brakes. Then add some Ice and snow into the mix.
    In the event of a wreck, they always go after the truck. I've seen it too many times.
    Man, the best way to go, is keep a cool tool, and expect the unexpected!!
     
  5. LGarrison

    LGarrison Road Train Member

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    Well there's a lot of semis in Montana that keeps speeding anyhow regardless of the 65 and that's not to mention to 12 which has a maximum of 60 miles an hour for a semi and they want to run 70 and 80 miles an hour
     
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    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    70-80 on 212, especially at night, is a recipe for fresh muley venison!
     
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    LGarrison Road Train Member

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    Not to mention dogs horses and Indians
     
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