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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TubaPete wrote:rhagfo wrote:
Well four pages on changing lanes, Wow,
1. . . . .
2. Forcing a lane change is not the correct method either, people don't like being pushed around.
3. . . . .
4. NOTHING will drive following traffic nuts than someone that puts on a signal and then takes a 1/2 to 3/4 mile to decide to come over.
Not to start a fight but in my opinion 2 and 4 can be mutually exclusive. All too often I put on my signal when I see an opening and people immediately speed up to close the distance and cut me off. After several cars and a mile or so I get frustrated and force my lane change.
I agree with you 100%. But I don't even wait a mile. I have driven semi long enough to know most people will not move for you, so after 15 or 20 seconds, I start moving over. Let me tell you, when people see you coming, they will move.
