bobkatmsu wrote:
By this time I was even with the trooper, so stopping was not an option.
Best to slow first and stay on the brakes as you pass. Then as you are slowing glance if it is wide open to change lanes.
bobkatmsu wrote:
The truck ahead of me made a quick move into the passing lane. It was then I saw a state trooper, pulled over on the shoulder.
While there may have been a curve involved it would seem by this statement you were a bit close to have a good view of the shoulder.
Of course hindsight is 20/20. Many RV'ers would have done same as you.