Big truck passing

JaxDad wrote:

MickUpi wrote:
I done several searches on the following topic but could not find anything on it. I am usually driving in the right lane on the interstate or a four lane road. When a big truck passes an the left as it gets about even with me our rig is pushed to the right. It's usually just slight but sometimes it be a fairly hard push.

Even just a foot or two difference in the space between your unit and the truck can make a huge difference, here’s how to exploit that.

When the truck pulls out to pass you, ease over and crowd the left side of the lane, the passing driver will naturally do the same thing hugging the left side of their lane. Then once the other driver gets up next to you ease your unit over to the right side of your lane until it’s past you.

Doing this successfully will create a 6’ish foot gap between the 2 vehicles and almost if not completely eliminate the problem.

and unsuccesfully likely put two rigs in the ditch. changing a safe pass and turning it into something dangerous.

First thing it to make sure your rig is well set up and you are comfortable controlling it so these types of passes are a NON issue.

We pull a 35ft TT 60ft overall and when a semi, or double passes us on the left I notice a very slight push but if it moves me even 6 inches anywhere I'd be very suprised. Same when we pass a semi. Get your WD properly set up, and a sway control suitable for your rig and passing or being passed will be a non issue.