How can I be more accommodating to Truckers on the road as a 4 wheeler?
Posted by Hogweenies@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 6 comments
Hello, I'm currently training to obtain a Class A and have really seen how much work goes into not only learning how to drive cargo but also doing so safely. Up until now I've only ever driven Class C cars and want to be more accommodating to those on the road. What do truck drivers hope others do on the road to make their jobs easier or less stressful? What should I keep in mind and watch for when the roles are reversed and I will be operating the truck? People suck at driving and I want to be the exception. Thanks!
Artistic_Alfalfa_860@reddit
If you pass me, keep going the same speed until you get to the ocean.
Careful_Refuse9224@reddit
Either merge tf in the lane at the same speed we are going or just get behind me. Don’t cut me off to go slow asf. And if we are on the side of u to the left let us pass u don’t speed tf up lol cause now u just playing games and im either on your bumber or trying to get pass u and its annoying asf
HowlingWolven@reddit
Biggest thing: be safe and predictable first and be courteous second.
Merge at highway speed.
Don’t dawdle next to or just behind us. Overtake at a decent pace. Don’t blinkyblink the brights at us to let us know you’re going to overtake. We’ve seen you and we’re aware of you.
Give us room while overtaking. Don’t slow down in front of us after doing so.
During the day, if we’re overtaking you, a blinky blink of your big lights is appreciated once we’re a safe distance ahead of you in your mind. At night, turn your headlights off and back on for a second instead.
Try not to Jersey slide to an exit in front of us.
If you’ve put LED bulbs into halogen headlights, please reconsider. Your lights pattern poorly and blind us. Also if they’re fogged and yellowed, give them a good polish.
NectarineAny4897@reddit
Give the truck way more space than you think it needs. Do not tailgate. When you pass, give lots of space before merging back in front of the truck. Do not cut the truck off.
Stopping distance is measured in seconds for a truck, but car lengths. 95% of smaller vehicles make this mistake.
The calculation is usually 1 second for every 10mph, with an added second over 40mph. This increases in crap weather. Try this calculation out on the road. You will be shocked at how bad trucks get cut off all the time.
When a truck is leaving space approaching a red light, do not cut into that space. The truck needs it.
trucksarekewl@reddit
Be predictable and maintain a speed for the love of christ
found_ur_aeroplane@reddit
Is there a truck hanging out in your rear view mirror?
He don’t wanna be friends
He wanna pass you