Passing

Posted on Sat, Aug 06 2005 @ 9:05 PM [MST]

While doing my normal run from Phoenix to Houston to Ft Worth and back to Phoenix, I find something that is a real pain in the rear end. Well, left rear corner that is. Why is it that when it comes to passing some people seam not to know how to pass. They race up to you and then just sit there. I'm keeping my truck in my lane. There really is no reason not to pass. But still they sit there, until I come up on slower traffic and have to slow down my self. At that point they will pass. By the time they do pass they have backed up traffic in the left lane. Now I know it will take me some time before I will get a chance to pass. If you are going to pass, then pass, don't just sit there. This goes for 4 wheelers and yes you truck drivers also. I have been behind other truckers in the left lane and have seen these drive go from 75 mph to 68 mph while passing. Once that have finished there pass and there are 1/2 mile passed what ever there were passing, they move back over to the right lane and then its time to speed up again. Whats with that? Like I said, if you are going to pass, then pass already. Don't just sit there thinking about it! MOVE IT!

Now that I got that off my chest I feel better now. As alway please be careful out there.

Category Posted: General

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Greg Novak on Fri, Aug 12 2005 @ 8:58 AM [MST]

Thanks for reading my blog. Its good know that. I'm that this has been a place for good information. From reading your post it looks like you are all ready a good driver and know what is going on around you while on the road, so keep it up and becareful out there.

Comment By:
Darrin on Sat, Aug 13 2005 @ 8:12 PM [MST]

Boy, are you right on with those comments about drivers who do not seen to be aware of where they are most of the time. I lived in California for over 20 years and think those guys are the best drivers around. If you see a blinker come on you can bet they are going to change lanes right now. In other places, you may or may not change lanes. Thwe blind spot dwellers are the worst though. It is almost as if they are trying to draft you except they have no clue what that is. I do not drive a big rig but I do tow a 29' travel trailer and have identical problems as you guys. The slow down routine applies to me directly. They block the fast lane until you are going 40 behind a donkey cart then blast by as you try to get speed back up. Go figure!! Thanks for your post and thoughts.

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CZ on Sat, Aug 19 2006 @ 7:27 PM [MST]

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