Highway Driving Practices

[Granny]

I think a lot of people have tunnel vision - they never check their mirrors, they're absolutely oblivious to anything or anyone around them ... they have the ONLY vehicle on the road and, by God, that road belongs to THEM!! Then you have the ones who are laid way back in the driver's seat, doing maybe 90-95, weaving in and out of traffic ... I just automatically assume they're running drugs and need to get from "here" to "there" in record time.

I'm a lot less afraid of truckers than I am of people in cars - rather travel with truckers anytime. I have a general knowledge of what they're likely to do, whereas with someone in a car there's no telling what the hell they're likely to do. I try to be courteous to truckers - flash my lights to let them know they have safely cleared my vehicle and have room to get in front of me ... sometimes they flash me a "thank you" ... sometimes not. I think dispatchers figure it's six hours from "here" to "there" and they give truckers six hours to get there ... never mind they might be snarled up or stopped in traffic for three of those six hours. I don't know. Those things are bigger and heavier than I am ... therefore I try to be as little problem as possible.

 

[mamooth]

I have cruise control in my car. I honestly don't know how to use it. I don't see the point of it. It might have some use on an empty freeway, but I'm never on an empty freeway, so I need to be constantly adjusting speed a bit, to be safe and to allow traffic to flow around me.

 

[Granny]

I also have cruise control, but never use it because it makes me feel like I don't have complete control of my vehicle. And as for the "driverless cars" ... I'd be just like the YouTube thing I saw of some guy who put his poor grandma behind the wheel and she was about to have a heart attack!! LOL!

 

[oldsoul]

I don't care how fast or slow any driver travels; I'm just suggesting that they should be considerate. There are roads where my normal 70mph is slower than the major flow of traffic, and I stay in the right lane unless I am actively passing someone. And if it's taking a long time to pass them and I'm holding up people behind me, I accelerate to get past the car I'm overtaking. Is that asking too much?

Consider this, most, if not all, CMVs have governors on them to limit engine and/or vehicle speed. These are generally set between 60MPH and around 70MPH or so. So that trucker that is pissing you off by not exceeding 67MPH when passing someone going 65MPH, may not be able to go faster. Also, many OTR companies give bonuses for fuel economy, so they may just be trying to put more food on the table for their family. Yes, they could just slow down, or you could just learn a little patience. As for the regular passenger vehicles, I agree, though they have just as much right as you to leave their cruise on and let it do it's job. Point is, none of these people are trying to piss anyone off, they are just trying to get from point A to point B, just like you. So cut them some slack, and just be patient... None of this will matter in a week, you will have gotten to where you were going and moved on with your life.
Side bar:
My commute is roughly 23 miles. The speed limit is 65MPH. The difference in the time it takes going 65, versus 70 is about 90 seconds. So for the speed difference to have a five minute effect on your day, you would have to be going just under 77 miles. Just a little something to keep in mind the next time you get stuck behind someone going slower than you would like.

Than they need to stay in the slow lane.

Remember that the next time your local store is out of something you want.

 

[oldsoul]

I think a lot of people have tunnel vision - they never check their mirrors, they're absolutely oblivious to anything or anyone around them ... they have the ONLY vehicle on the road and, by God, that road belongs to THEM!! Then you have the ones who are laid way back in the driver's seat, doing maybe 90-95, weaving in and out of traffic ... I just automatically assume they're running drugs and need to get from "here" to "there" in record time.

I'm a lot less afraid of truckers than I am of people in cars - rather travel with truckers anytime. I have a general knowledge of what they're likely to do, whereas with someone in a car there's no telling what the hell they're likely to do. I try to be courteous to truckers - flash my lights to let them know they have safely cleared my vehicle and have room to get in front of me ... sometimes they flash me a "thank you" ... sometimes not. I think dispatchers figure it's six hours from "here" to "there" and they give truckers six hours to get there ... never mind they might be snarled up or stopped in traffic for three of those six hours. I don't know. Those things are bigger and heavier than I am ... therefore I try to be as little problem as possible.

I think I speak for most of the Heavy Truck Drivers out there when I say, "Thank you, we do appreciate it." Far too many people seem to think that we are just another obstacle in their way. In reality, we are just trying to do our jobs. The only difference is, our "office" is mobile and can weigh in over 10X that of a pick-up.
Just remember, the next time you attempt to "bully" a truck driver (as he/she laughs hysterically at your arrogance), they won't feel much when they run you over. The truck will likely drive away, you will likely go to the emergency room, if you're lucky, if not, the morgue.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

I don't care how fast or slow any driver travels; I'm just suggesting that they should be considerate. There are roads where my normal 70mph is slower than the major flow of traffic, and I stay in the right lane unless I am actively passing someone. And if it's taking a long time to pass them and I'm holding up people behind me, I accelerate to get past the car I'm overtaking. Is that asking too much?

Consider this, most, if not all, CMVs have governors on them to limit engine and/or vehicle speed. These are generally set between 60MPH and around 70MPH or so. So that trucker that is pissing you off by not exceeding 67MPH when passing someone going 65MPH, may not be able to go faster. Also, many OTR companies give bonuses for fuel economy, so they may just be trying to put more food on the table for their family. Yes, they could just slow down, or you could just learn a little patience. As for the regular passenger vehicles, I agree, though they have just as much right as you to leave their cruise on and let it do it's job. Point is, none of these people are trying to piss anyone off, they are just trying to get from point A to point B, just like you. So cut them some slack, and just be patient... None of this will matter in a week, you will have gotten to where you were going and moved on with your life.
Side bar:
My commute is roughly 23 miles. The speed limit is 65MPH. The difference in the time it takes going 65, versus 70 is about 90 seconds. So for the speed difference to have a five minute effect on your day, you would have to be going just under 77 miles. Just a little something to keep in mind the next time you get stuck behind someone going slower than you would like.

Than they need to stay in the slow lane.

Remember that the next time your local store is out of something you want.

Never have that problem.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

I think a lot of people have tunnel vision - they never check their mirrors, they're absolutely oblivious to anything or anyone around them ... they have the ONLY vehicle on the road and, by God, that road belongs to THEM!! Then you have the ones who are laid way back in the driver's seat, doing maybe 90-95, weaving in and out of traffic ... I just automatically assume they're running drugs and need to get from "here" to "there" in record time.

I'm a lot less afraid of truckers than I am of people in cars - rather travel with truckers anytime. I have a general knowledge of what they're likely to do, whereas with someone in a car there's no telling what the hell they're likely to do. I try to be courteous to truckers - flash my lights to let them know they have safely cleared my vehicle and have room to get in front of me ... sometimes they flash me a "thank you" ... sometimes not. I think dispatchers figure it's six hours from "here" to "there" and they give truckers six hours to get there ... never mind they might be snarled up or stopped in traffic for three of those six hours. I don't know. Those things are bigger and heavier than I am ... therefore I try to be as little problem as possible.

I think I speak for most of the Heavy Truck Drivers out there when I say, "Thank you, we do appreciate it." Far too many people seem to think that we are just another obstacle in their way. In reality, we are just trying to do our jobs. The only difference is, our "office" is mobile and can weigh in over 10X that of a pick-up.
Just remember, the next time you attempt to "bully" a truck driver (as he/she laughs hysterically at your arrogance), they won't feel much when they run you over. The truck will likely drive away, you will likely go to the emergency room, if you're lucky, if not, the morgue.

I like what they do on hwy 290 in Houston.
No 18 wheelers allowed in the left lane.

 

[Granny]

Well ... let's hope that doesn't happen. People need to realize there is not one single thing they can get that hasn't been delivered someplace by a trucker so they could get it.

 

[oldsoul]

I don't care how fast or slow any driver travels; I'm just suggesting that they should be considerate. There are roads where my normal 70mph is slower than the major flow of traffic, and I stay in the right lane unless I am actively passing someone. And if it's taking a long time to pass them and I'm holding up people behind me, I accelerate to get past the car I'm overtaking. Is that asking too much?

Consider this, most, if not all, CMVs have governors on them to limit engine and/or vehicle speed. These are generally set between 60MPH and around 70MPH or so. So that trucker that is pissing you off by not exceeding 67MPH when passing someone going 65MPH, may not be able to go faster. Also, many OTR companies give bonuses for fuel economy, so they may just be trying to put more food on the table for their family. Yes, they could just slow down, or you could just learn a little patience. As for the regular passenger vehicles, I agree, though they have just as much right as you to leave their cruise on and let it do it's job. Point is, none of these people are trying to piss anyone off, they are just trying to get from point A to point B, just like you. So cut them some slack, and just be patient... None of this will matter in a week, you will have gotten to where you were going and moved on with your life.
Side bar:
My commute is roughly 23 miles. The speed limit is 65MPH. The difference in the time it takes going 65, versus 70 is about 90 seconds. So for the speed difference to have a five minute effect on your day, you would have to be going just under 77 miles. Just a little something to keep in mind the next time you get stuck behind someone going slower than you would like.

Than they need to stay in the slow lane.

Remember that the next time your local store is out of something you want.

Never have that problem.

You must be the luckest SOB in the world then.

Or a liar.

 

[oldsoul]

I think a lot of people have tunnel vision - they never check their mirrors, they're absolutely oblivious to anything or anyone around them ... they have the ONLY vehicle on the road and, by God, that road belongs to THEM!! Then you have the ones who are laid way back in the driver's seat, doing maybe 90-95, weaving in and out of traffic ... I just automatically assume they're running drugs and need to get from "here" to "there" in record time.

I'm a lot less afraid of truckers than I am of people in cars - rather travel with truckers anytime. I have a general knowledge of what they're likely to do, whereas with someone in a car there's no telling what the hell they're likely to do. I try to be courteous to truckers - flash my lights to let them know they have safely cleared my vehicle and have room to get in front of me ... sometimes they flash me a "thank you" ... sometimes not. I think dispatchers figure it's six hours from "here" to "there" and they give truckers six hours to get there ... never mind they might be snarled up or stopped in traffic for three of those six hours. I don't know. Those things are bigger and heavier than I am ... therefore I try to be as little problem as possible.

I think I speak for most of the Heavy Truck Drivers out there when I say, "Thank you, we do appreciate it." Far too many people seem to think that we are just another obstacle in their way. In reality, we are just trying to do our jobs. The only difference is, our "office" is mobile and can weigh in over 10X that of a pick-up.
Just remember, the next time you attempt to "bully" a truck driver (as he/she laughs hysterically at your arrogance), they won't feel much when they run you over. The truck will likely drive away, you will likely go to the emergency room, if you're lucky, if not, the morgue.

I like what they do on hwy 290 in Houston.
No 18 wheelers allowed in the left lane.

Not familiar with that road, but I am familiar with the concept. Do you understand why they do that, or do you just not think that far through things?

 

[Granny]

I think a lot of people have tunnel vision - they never check their mirrors, they're absolutely oblivious to anything or anyone around them ... they have the ONLY vehicle on the road and, by God, that road belongs to THEM!! Then you have the ones who are laid way back in the driver's seat, doing maybe 90-95, weaving in and out of traffic ... I just automatically assume they're running drugs and need to get from "here" to "there" in record time.

I'm a lot less afraid of truckers than I am of people in cars - rather travel with truckers anytime. I have a general knowledge of what they're likely to do, whereas with someone in a car there's no telling what the hell they're likely to do. I try to be courteous to truckers - flash my lights to let them know they have safely cleared my vehicle and have room to get in front of me ... sometimes they flash me a "thank you" ... sometimes not. I think dispatchers figure it's six hours from "here" to "there" and they give truckers six hours to get there ... never mind they might be snarled up or stopped in traffic for three of those six hours. I don't know. Those things are bigger and heavier than I am ... therefore I try to be as little problem as possible.

I think I speak for most of the Heavy Truck Drivers out there when I say, "Thank you, we do appreciate it." Far too many people seem to think that we are just another obstacle in their way. In reality, we are just trying to do our jobs. The only difference is, our "office" is mobile and can weigh in over 10X that of a pick-up.
Just remember, the next time you attempt to "bully" a truck driver (as he/she laughs hysterically at your arrogance), they won't feel much when they run you over. The truck will likely drive away, you will likely go to the emergency room, if you're lucky, if not, the morgue.

I was married to a so-called trucker at one time...and he should NEVER have been allowed to get behind the wheel of a semi. Took a road trip out to Oklahoma with him one time - I had never been out to that part of the country and had plenty of vacation time. It's a whole different view of the road from that cab ... and there were times on that trip when, I'm telling you, I was so rattled I hopped back and forth between the seat and the bunk. Whew!!! On the trip back, I think it was the weight station at the Memphis end of TN that he finally got his ass nailed ... four days behind on his logs, didn't have this and that - it was a HELL of a fine. I can assure you he had one red hot mama to deal with all the way back to Ashland, VA. Man, I gave him hell - and never rode with him again. He's been off the road for years now and that's a good thing. But I did learn a few safety lessons out of the ordeal. But I also have a cousin who was a trucker - over a million accident-free miles and all kinds of safety awards. His career ended when he backed into a dock in Minnesota one winter and as he stepped out of his cab, he slipped on ice that hadn't been cleaned off and tore his back all to pieces. He managed to get his truck back to NC but was never able to get back on the road after that.

 

[oldsoul]

I think a lot of people have tunnel vision - they never check their mirrors, they're absolutely oblivious to anything or anyone around them ... they have the ONLY vehicle on the road and, by God, that road belongs to THEM!! Then you have the ones who are laid way back in the driver's seat, doing maybe 90-95, weaving in and out of traffic ... I just automatically assume they're running drugs and need to get from "here" to "there" in record time.

I'm a lot less afraid of truckers than I am of people in cars - rather travel with truckers anytime. I have a general knowledge of what they're likely to do, whereas with someone in a car there's no telling what the hell they're likely to do. I try to be courteous to truckers - flash my lights to let them know they have safely cleared my vehicle and have room to get in front of me ... sometimes they flash me a "thank you" ... sometimes not. I think dispatchers figure it's six hours from "here" to "there" and they give truckers six hours to get there ... never mind they might be snarled up or stopped in traffic for three of those six hours. I don't know. Those things are bigger and heavier than I am ... therefore I try to be as little problem as possible.

I think I speak for most of the Heavy Truck Drivers out there when I say, "Thank you, we do appreciate it." Far too many people seem to think that we are just another obstacle in their way. In reality, we are just trying to do our jobs. The only difference is, our "office" is mobile and can weigh in over 10X that of a pick-up.
Just remember, the next time you attempt to "bully" a truck driver (as he/she laughs hysterically at your arrogance), they won't feel much when they run you over. The truck will likely drive away, you will likely go to the emergency room, if you're lucky, if not, the morgue.

I was married to a so-called trucker at one time...and he should NEVER have been allowed to get behind the wheel of a semi. Took a road trip out to Oklahoma with him one time - I had never been out to that part of the country and had plenty of vacation time. It's a whole different view of the road from that cab ... and there were times on that trip when, I'm telling you, I was so rattled I hopped back and forth between the seat and the bunk. Whew!!! On the trip back, I think it was the weight station at the Memphis end of TN that he finally got his ass nailed ... four days behind on his logs, didn't have this and that - it was a HELL of a fine. I can assure you he had one red hot mama to deal with all the way back to Ashland, VA. Man, I gave him hell - and never rode with him again. He's been off the road for years now and that's a good thing. But I did learn a few safety lessons out of the ordeal. But I also have a cousin who was a trucker - over a million accident-free miles and all kinds of safety awards. His career ended when he backed into a dock in Minnesota one winter and as he stepped out of his cab, he slipped on ice that hadn't been cleaned off and tore his back all to pieces. He managed to get his truck back to NC but was never able to get back on the road after that.

Good to hear that your ex got nailed. Sorry you had to be part of it though. Sucks about your cousin, hazards of life up hear in snow country. You can never be too careful around ice...

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

I don't care how fast or slow any driver travels; I'm just suggesting that they should be considerate. There are roads where my normal 70mph is slower than the major flow of traffic, and I stay in the right lane unless I am actively passing someone. And if it's taking a long time to pass them and I'm holding up people behind me, I accelerate to get past the car I'm overtaking. Is that asking too much?

Consider this, most, if not all, CMVs have governors on them to limit engine and/or vehicle speed. These are generally set between 60MPH and around 70MPH or so. So that trucker that is pissing you off by not exceeding 67MPH when passing someone going 65MPH, may not be able to go faster. Also, many OTR companies give bonuses for fuel economy, so they may just be trying to put more food on the table for their family. Yes, they could just slow down, or you could just learn a little patience. As for the regular passenger vehicles, I agree, though they have just as much right as you to leave their cruise on and let it do it's job. Point is, none of these people are trying to piss anyone off, they are just trying to get from point A to point B, just like you. So cut them some slack, and just be patient... None of this will matter in a week, you will have gotten to where you were going and moved on with your life.
Side bar:
My commute is roughly 23 miles. The speed limit is 65MPH. The difference in the time it takes going 65, versus 70 is about 90 seconds. So for the speed difference to have a five minute effect on your day, you would have to be going just under 77 miles. Just a little something to keep in mind the next time you get stuck behind someone going slower than you would like.

Than they need to stay in the slow lane.

Remember that the next time your local store is out of something you want.

Never have that problem.

You must be the luckest SOB in the world then.

Or a liar.

Well first of all it would be impossible to prove I didnt receive a package or it wasnt in stock because a trucker decided not to block the fast lane.
And second this isnt the 70's when truckers had somewhat of a cult following.
In fact to pretend they are hero's of some sort is kind of ridiculous.
Do I appreciate the job they do? Sure,but no more so than the guy who fixes my A/C in August.
And the A/C guy didnt get drunk and kill 3 people and injure a child driving intoxicated while hauling a load of lumber like happened last week here in Texas.

Get off your high horse.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

I think a lot of people have tunnel vision - they never check their mirrors, they're absolutely oblivious to anything or anyone around them ... they have the ONLY vehicle on the road and, by God, that road belongs to THEM!! Then you have the ones who are laid way back in the driver's seat, doing maybe 90-95, weaving in and out of traffic ... I just automatically assume they're running drugs and need to get from "here" to "there" in record time.

I'm a lot less afraid of truckers than I am of people in cars - rather travel with truckers anytime. I have a general knowledge of what they're likely to do, whereas with someone in a car there's no telling what the hell they're likely to do. I try to be courteous to truckers - flash my lights to let them know they have safely cleared my vehicle and have room to get in front of me ... sometimes they flash me a "thank you" ... sometimes not. I think dispatchers figure it's six hours from "here" to "there" and they give truckers six hours to get there ... never mind they might be snarled up or stopped in traffic for three of those six hours. I don't know. Those things are bigger and heavier than I am ... therefore I try to be as little problem as possible.

I think I speak for most of the Heavy Truck Drivers out there when I say, "Thank you, we do appreciate it." Far too many people seem to think that we are just another obstacle in their way. In reality, we are just trying to do our jobs. The only difference is, our "office" is mobile and can weigh in over 10X that of a pick-up.
Just remember, the next time you attempt to "bully" a truck driver (as he/she laughs hysterically at your arrogance), they won't feel much when they run you over. The truck will likely drive away, you will likely go to the emergency room, if you're lucky, if not, the morgue.

I like what they do on hwy 290 in Houston.
No 18 wheelers allowed in the left lane.

Not familiar with that road, but I am familiar with the concept. Do you understand why they do that, or do you just not think that far through things?

Of course I know why they did it.
It's to ease congestion.

 

[Crixus]

I have done three 1,000+ mile driving legs over the past month. It could be my imagination, but I'm seeing more and more drivers who apparently couldn't care less if they are holding up traffic, sometimes for MILES. You will see a car or truck overtaking another vehicle, and basically going the same speed. This is both private citizens and OTR truckers.

You also have people who totally ignore the concept of a "passing" lane. They drive in the left lane permanently.

I'm not sure this is much of a safety problem, but it's inconsider a te as hell.

If I see that I'm holding up traffic, I accelerate to get around the cars beside me, and get out of the passing lane. Nothing but (un)common courtesy,.

Other viewpoints?

I just have my girl child pop the sunroof and fire off a twenty round burst from the twin fitties.

Kidding aside, yeah it's pretty bad. Even worse at times in your neck of the woods. Could it be all the construction?

 

[oldsoul]

Consider this, most, if not all, CMVs have governors on them to limit engine and/or vehicle speed. These are generally set between 60MPH and around 70MPH or so. So that trucker that is pissing you off by not exceeding 67MPH when passing someone going 65MPH, may not be able to go faster. Also, many OTR companies give bonuses for fuel economy, so they may just be trying to put more food on the table for their family. Yes, they could just slow down, or you could just learn a little patience. As for the regular passenger vehicles, I agree, though they have just as much right as you to leave their cruise on and let it do it's job. Point is, none of these people are trying to piss anyone off, they are just trying to get from point A to point B, just like you. So cut them some slack, and just be patient... None of this will matter in a week, you will have gotten to where you were going and moved on with your life.
Side bar:
My commute is roughly 23 miles. The speed limit is 65MPH. The difference in the time it takes going 65, versus 70 is about 90 seconds. So for the speed difference to have a five minute effect on your day, you would have to be going just under 77 miles. Just a little something to keep in mind the next time you get stuck behind someone going slower than you would like.

Than they need to stay in the slow lane.

Remember that the next time your local store is out of something you want.

Never have that problem.

You must be the luckest SOB in the world then.

Or a liar.

Well first of all it would be impossible to prove I didnt receive a package or it wasnt in stock because a trucker decided not to block the fast lane.
And second this isnt the 70's when truckers had somewhat of a cult following.
In fact to pretend they are hero's of some sort is kind of ridiculous.
Do I appreciate the job they do? Sure,but no more so than the guy who fixes my A/C in August.
And the A/C guy didnt get drunk and kill 3 people and injure a child driving intoxicated while hauling a load of lumber like happened last week here in Texas.

Get off your high horse.

As a "trucker, I am on no "high horse", I am simply explaining to you how things work, and defending my fellow "truckers". Try being a little more thoughtful in your life, you would be suprised at how far it will go.

 

[oldsoul]

I think a lot of people have tunnel vision - they never check their mirrors, they're absolutely oblivious to anything or anyone around them ... they have the ONLY vehicle on the road and, by God, that road belongs to THEM!! Then you have the ones who are laid way back in the driver's seat, doing maybe 90-95, weaving in and out of traffic ... I just automatically assume they're running drugs and need to get from "here" to "there" in record time.

I'm a lot less afraid of truckers than I am of people in cars - rather travel with truckers anytime. I have a general knowledge of what they're likely to do, whereas with someone in a car there's no telling what the hell they're likely to do. I try to be courteous to truckers - flash my lights to let them know they have safely cleared my vehicle and have room to get in front of me ... sometimes they flash me a "thank you" ... sometimes not. I think dispatchers figure it's six hours from "here" to "there" and they give truckers six hours to get there ... never mind they might be snarled up or stopped in traffic for three of those six hours. I don't know. Those things are bigger and heavier than I am ... therefore I try to be as little problem as possible.

I think I speak for most of the Heavy Truck Drivers out there when I say, "Thank you, we do appreciate it." Far too many people seem to think that we are just another obstacle in their way. In reality, we are just trying to do our jobs. The only difference is, our "office" is mobile and can weigh in over 10X that of a pick-up.
Just remember, the next time you attempt to "bully" a truck driver (as he/she laughs hysterically at your arrogance), they won't feel much when they run you over. The truck will likely drive away, you will likely go to the emergency room, if you're lucky, if not, the morgue.

I like what they do on hwy 290 in Houston.
No 18 wheelers allowed in the left lane.

Not familiar with that road, but I am familiar with the concept. Do you understand why they do that, or do you just not think that far through things?

Of course I know why they did it.
It's to ease congestion.

That's part of it, do you know the rest? I'll give you a hint, The DOT's primary objective is safety on the roadway.

 

[oldsoul]

And the A/C guy didnt get drunk and kill 3 people and injure a child driving intoxicated while hauling a load of lumber like happened last week here in Texas.

So, your pissed off at ALL truckers because one person was irresponsible? How quaint.

 

[Crixus]

Than they need to stay in the slow lane.

Remember that the next time your local store is out of something you want.

Never have that problem.

You must be the luckest SOB in the world then.

Or a liar.

Well first of all it would be impossible to prove I didnt receive a package or it wasnt in stock because a trucker decided not to block the fast lane.
And second this isnt the 70's when truckers had somewhat of a cult following.
In fact to pretend they are hero's of some sort is kind of ridiculous.
Do I appreciate the job they do? Sure,but no more so than the guy who fixes my A/C in August.
And the A/C guy didnt get drunk and kill 3 people and injure a child driving intoxicated while hauling a load of lumber like happened last week here in Texas.

Get off your high horse.

As a "trucker, I am on no "high horse", I am simply explaining to you how things work, and defending my fellow "truckers". Try being a little more thoughtful in your life, you would be suprised at how far it will go.

Not a "trucker" but I can back up the thing about company trucks being governed at about 60 to 65 mph. That is how it was for Steven's transport anyway. It was said they had the slowest trucks in the fleet. PAM was another company I worked for, but I can't remember what their truck were set at. I know it you get up to max speed and set the Cruz control then hit the "ecc" button you can get an extra mile or two Mph. Personally owned tractors trucks are not typically governed as far as I know. I figure that's why you see them hauling ass down the highway.

 

[rightwinger]

I have done three 1,000+ mile driving legs over the past month. It could be my imagination, but I'm seeing more and more drivers who apparently couldn't care less if they are holding up traffic, sometimes for MILES. You will see a car or truck overtaking another vehicle, and basically going the same speed. This is both private citizens and OTR truckers.

You also have people who totally ignore the concept of a "passing" lane. They drive in the left lane permanently.

I'm not sure this is much of a safety problem, but it's inconsider a te as hell.

If I see that I'm holding up traffic, I accelerate to get around the cars beside me, and get out of the passing lane. Nothing but (un)common courtesy,.

Other viewpoints?

I agree...they drive me nuts

Go for miles blocking two lanes. If you are going to,pass...pass