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<p>[QUOTE="MidWest_MacDaddy, post: 5431860, member: 160037"]I guess we can disagree... <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>Nothing new there my friend... <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies-vb/icon_wink.gif" class="mceSmilie" alt=";-)" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>I guess I'm seeing it a bit differently. Other than [USER=70690]@Chinatown[/USER] example of being so closely governed that wind resistance is a factor, someone with a 1-2 mph advantage is going to eventually pass the slower truck. Nothing princess about it. And rarely are they all back to back to back as in your example. </p><p><br /></p><p>Personally, I would take the professional and courteous option and back off it for a few seconds. They get around me quicker which is a safety issue (I hate driving side by some de for long periods of time) and those, if any, behind them get to pass both of us after the move is completed. Thus making everyone happier. </p><p><br /></p><p>Your example would rarely come up as they must all be barely faster then you, must be bunched up right behind you, and if so, let the convoy get around you so you are not driving in their pack. No need to be at 45 mph to accomplish that. </p><p><br /></p><p>But this will become much more interesting should all trucks be federally regulated to be governed at 68 mph or what ever speed. Then the only variable will be individual trucks set up. </p><p><br /></p><p>That's going to be interesting... not. </p><p><br /></p><p>At least now some are at 62, others at 65, and a few are at 68... Allowing just enough difference to keep us from all bunching up. </p><p><br /></p><p>Regardless, Stae Safe.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="MidWest_MacDaddy, post: 5431860, member: 160037"]I guess we can disagree... :-) Nothing new there my friend... ;-) I guess I'm seeing it a bit differently. Other than [USER=70690]@Chinatown[/USER] example of being so closely governed that wind resistance is a factor, someone with a 1-2 mph advantage is going to eventually pass the slower truck. Nothing princess about it. And rarely are they all back to back to back as in your example. Personally, I would take the professional and courteous option and back off it for a few seconds. They get around me quicker which is a safety issue (I hate driving side by some de for long periods of time) and those, if any, behind them get to pass both of us after the move is completed. Thus making everyone happier. Your example would rarely come up as they must all be barely faster then you, must be bunched up right behind you, and if so, let the convoy get around you so you are not driving in their pack. No need to be at 45 mph to accomplish that. But this will become much more interesting should all trucks be federally regulated to be governed at 68 mph or what ever speed. Then the only variable will be individual trucks set up. That's going to be interesting... not. At least now some are at 62, others at 65, and a few are at 68... Allowing just enough difference to keep us from all bunching up. Regardless, Stae Safe.[/QUOTE]
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