What are some of the unwritten rules among truckers?

Regarding running the blockade behind the double wide, we stayed about 100 yards behind the pilot car. The pilot car was about 20 yards behind the double wide in the middle lane. By coming closer to the pilot car and blocking both right lanes it was far less tempting for folks in the hammer lane to zip over to the right lane to pass the pilot car on the right, then try to squeeze in front of the pilot car to squeeze back into the hammer lane four spots in front of where they started.

Regarding why I hang in the third lane next to the hammer lane in Houston traffic, it's because if I stayed in the second lane the risk of a collision increases significantly. The right lane is often stopped as people try to exit or merge. The second lane is often crawling or even stopped as people try to squeeze into the stopped exit traffic at the last minute.

Far better to be as far from the lanes that are stopped or significantly slower. However, I try my best to build space in front of me, not only for safety but also for other folks to use. The problem I see, as you described, is truckers tailgating each other in the third lane. This makes it very difficult and dangerous for vehicles to squeeze in to get from the fourth to the second lane or vice versa. Make it easy and safe for everyone out there and it will be far more relaxing.

 

Like all 4 wheelers, he thinks the trucks are the cause of the problem. Mr Slam on the Brakes and Jump 2 Lanes Right. Thru Traffic should stay far left for maximum flow. Safety first, right? There's at least 3 fatalities in Houston every day. Has to be the trucks, right?

If he manages to get a CDL and learns how to drive, then he will know better. Til then, it's like talking to a toddler.

 

Thanks for both explanations. I always look to learn the other person's point of view.

 

We already have a CB. Took it on our trip to AR, so I could get use to it..... that will take some getting use too. Plus after reading here I think we need to get it calibrated.
I never said it was the truckers fault! In fact the one at fault is the 4 wheeler in the left lane blocking traffic. I just wanted to know why a trucker would stay in the 3rd lane knowing a 4 wheeler in the 4th (far left) was going the same speed as the trucker. For an extended amount of time.
Now the way I decided to get out of the situation may not be what you agree with, but if the trucker isn't going to move and the guy in front isn't going to move (or slow down) ... I have to slow down... and let y'all have the road.
By going around on the back side of the trucker.

 

No one here took you to say it's "Our" fault. That's not the problem I don't think.

Your radio should have a meter that features a SWR, and a dail to match same to whatever antennas you are running. Once you have that you will have a pretty good radio. The literal unwashed masses using the thing is the problem when they constantly hawk for drugs, commercial company etc etc etc. I run with mine low most of the time because of that unwelcome activity.

I rather leave Houston to itself and not deal with it at all if I can help it. But we don't always get what we want.

 

I will note that Houston has some extremely bad truck drivers: tailgating, snapping lane changes in tight quarters, speeding, etc. They give the four wheelers solid competition for the Darwin Award.

 

Piss poor habits start well before the CDL.

 

You mean a "rolling roadblock"??? Stay in the closed lane until last minute merge and parallel the vehicle (helpful truck??) beside you???

 

Dont throw piss bottles, trash, or piss jugs where someone else will have to pick it up. Pee in a cup and dispose of liquid only, in remote grassy areas, not walkways (illegal in some cases) in emergencies only.

Zip ties are cheap tie garbage bags to the truck and get rid of in a dumpster. Share the road and dont make people mad, respect others.

 

When you know you're going to have to merge, do so as soon as possible. As far as his blinker being left on, he was retarded!