Tips on changing lanes
I have a F350 long bed and just got a 34ft FW. This is longer than what I have towed before. Any tips/tricks on judging when you're sufficiently clear of traffic so you can change lanes safely? I d...
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ACZL wrote:
Shadows???? Now that's a new one! If you're passing someone, take a look at what type of vehicle it is while passing it. As you get ahead of it, LOOK IN RIGHT MIRROR and if you see BOTH headlights of slower vehicle, then you are passed it. Your truck should be equipped with blind spot mirrors on both sides and though you have your L/R turn signal on, check the blind spot 1st, then the big mirror, THEN pull over.
What good are shadows going to do for you if the sun is behind you? A driver's ed course teaches (or at least used to) that you don't pull back into the lane you want UNTIL you see both of the headlights of the vehicle you're overtaking.
Last resort, have the blinkers blink 3 times and start moving over!
Yes, shadows can be your friend. As a semi driver I use shadows when ever I can. I don't believe anyone said to only use shadows, that is just another way of watching out. Drivers ed courses don't teach you how to drive big rigs or how to pull trailers, so you figure out what works best for you.
