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Pangaea_Ron
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Aug 16, 2016

Letting Logging Trucks Pass

I spent the day driving on Highway 101 South on the Olympic Peninsula in WA state. I'm driving the speed limit (60 mph) and have logging trucks trying to goose me forward. There are no or few turnouts, and I want them to pass me. When I see an open spot where they can pass, I turn on my right blinker, move in tight against the fog line and slow down a bit for them to easily pass. They always seem to take the opportunity to pass but never acknowledge my efforts.

Is there more that I should do the facilitate them moving around me?
  • sonora wrote:
    Pangaea Ron wrote:
    Old-Biscuit wrote:
    Wave as they go bye............


    Wave what?


    Your hand like in a parade.
    Why?
  • years back going up 89 in Montana I had a big rig behind me and I was doing 55-60 as my toad was limited to that, and I got on my CB and told him I would slow down and pull over as far as I could the next straight stretch so he could pass. He said he was not in any hurry however. after another mile or two at 55 he came on and decided to take me up on my offer. :)
    bumpy
  • Pangaea Ron wrote:
    Old-Biscuit wrote:
    Wave as they go bye............


    Wave what?


    Your hand like in a parade.
  • You are doing everything right, don't let them intimidate you. It is nerve wracking when all you see is bumper and grille but concentrate on your safety.
  • Sounds like you're doing all you can. They are driving for money, faster runs means more cash. Don't let them pressure you into driving beyond your comfort zone. They should appreciate that you make an effort to let them pass.