Why Do You Exceed The Speed Limit?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by scottied67, Apr 9, 2017.

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Do you ever exceed the speed limit?

  1. Yes

    59.3%
  2. No

    10.7%
  3. Sometimes

    30.0%
  1. x1Heavy

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    I'm usually a couple over, but mainly to me it is more about keeping myself in open space, I hate running in or near a pack, sometimes I run over to stay ahead of a pack, but sometimes I back off and just run under or stop at a rest stop just to get out of sequence with everyone else.
     
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    I run at or under 99 % of the time. If I go over it is on a downgrade or a boo boo that I quickly correct. My truck is governed at 67. When traffic gets moderate in volume, I just stay in the right lane and run 60 - 62 to maintain a good following distance. I've seen some rear enders. It gets ugly real fast!!
     
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    In that case they will some super genius crime scene investigators and computer hacker....errr scientist to triangulate you phones GPS signal and the last 3000 miles, speed, and exact (down to the inche) position. And all complete with satellite footage of your every move. You know the ones you see on tv. :biggrin_25522:
     
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    I'll just take the battery out when driving :p
     
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    But they always find a way......you know based on his last known location we made this super duper smart computer program that scans every camera in a 1000 mile radius. Complete with a cheesy one liner about how that trucker can speed but can't out run the internet. It's on tv so it has to be true. :confused:
     
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    5 under, in the middle lane.
     
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