Yes I realize my truck is slower than yours

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by FatDaddy, Jul 17, 2012.

  1. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    Thank the lord my speed is governed by my right foot :D
     
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    Well if your in your slow truck hanging out out in the right lane. I'll be the guy passing you in whichever lane is open. Use that as a learning experience to stay out of other peoples way.


    Your so irresponsible, you should allow the ECM to control your speed because as an adult you can't be trusted!
     
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    Mine is governed by my wallet
     
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    My wallet is connected to my right foot
     
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    Sure they see turn signals. That means they need to hurry up and get in the way so you can't get over and hold them up.
     
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    Yep the last thing they want is to be stuck behind that big ol slow truck might make them 20 seconds late to bingo.
     
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    I have pretty much the same attitude.

    I started out with Stevens. Both of my trainers taught me to maintain the right lane even though a car is trying to merge into traffic. They did say that I could adjust my speed but to stay in the lane. The reasoning is that each time that you change lanes you are increasing the chances for an accident.

    Lately I have even stopped trying to slow down for cars. I dont know how many I have hit the brakes for then they hit the brakes and swerve to the right shoulder as if I was swerving into them. Those people scare me.

    I have had my CDL for several years now with no accidents and I want to keep it that way!

    That being said, I always try to move over for a merging truck.
     
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    When cars are on the on-ramp trying to merge, I usually give them a quick blast of the air horn. You cannot imagine, how many times they are on the PHone, putting on makeup or reading something.

    I Keep my foot on brake in case they do something stupid. They speed up or slow way down to merge after I pass.
     
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