How do you drive around trucks ?

PaulZ370 · 04-17-2016, 05:38 AM

We are talking Tractor Trailers on the interstate, right? Simple... I ensure I never drive next to one for any longer than I have to. As I come up to one, I will wait behind in the passing lane until I have a clear shot at passing it entirely, then scoot past it as quickly and safely as possible... watch for left hand curves as the trailer may tend to wander into your lane as the truck goes thru the turn. Also, watch for bridge and overpasses where shoulders are non-existant, which also means your safety margin is non-existent...

Drive safe...

barncobob · 04-17-2016, 05:41 AM

there is 1 type of truck U don't want to pass, especially on a motorcycle...its a loaded cattle truck, don't ask me how I know.

Silverstone · 04-17-2016, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulZ370

We are talking Tractor Trailers on the interstate, right? Simple... I ensure I never drive next to one for any longer than I have to. As I come up to one, I will wait behind in the passing lane until I have a clear shot at passing it entirely, then scoot past it as quickly and safely as possible... watch for left hand curves as the trailer may tend to wander into your lane as the truck goes thru the turn. Also, watch for bridge and overpasses where shoulders are non-existant, which also means your safety margin is non-existent...

Drive safe...

^ this

HulaGirl · 04-17-2016, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulZ370

We are talking Tractor Trailers on the interstate, right? Simple... I ensure I never drive next to one for any longer than I have to. As I come up to one, I will wait behind in the passing lane until I have a clear shot at passing it entirely, then scoot past it as quickly and safely as possible... watch for left hand curves as the trailer may tend to wander into your lane as the truck goes thru the turn. Also, watch for bridge and overpasses where shoulders are non-existant, which also means your safety margin is non-existent...

Drive safe...

04-17-2016, 05:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
PaulZ370 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 956 Drives: 011 370 BSM/T/SP/6MT Rep Power: 18	We are talking Tractor Trailers on the interstate, right? Simple... I ensure I never drive next to one for any longer than I have to. As I come up to one, I will wait behind in the passing lane until I have a clear shot at passing it entirely, then scoot past it as quickly and safely as possible... watch for left hand curves as the trailer may tend to wander into your lane as the truck goes thru the turn. Also, watch for bridge and overpasses where shoulders are non-existant, which also means your safety margin is non-existent... Drive safe... SouthArk370Z, Tick64, Ghostvette and 1 others like this. __________________ *BD2ZBN :: 2011 BSM/TRG/SP/6MT/Stillen Oil Cooler/K&N CAI/Michelin PSS/Brake Light/EIBACH Sway Bars/FI Res. HFC+18" Res. CBE/Morimoto XB LED/DRLs/10mm Spacers*

04-17-2016, 05:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 591	there is 1 type of truck U don't want to pass, especially on a motorcycle...its a loaded cattle truck, don't ask me how I know. gbrettin, Ghostvette and dotcomee like this.

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