Signaling truckers it's ok to change lanes
I signal truckers when they are clear to change lanes after passing me by using my headlight switch. I am thinking about installing a momentary ON switch to control a double pole relay in the headlig...
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Being a CDL for over 25 years, I have found that most rv's are courteous and give trucks plenty of room. I always give an rv room be it slowing down and allowing them to pull in front or making sure I am well in front of them to merge over. Also,, if I see an rv entering a freeway I will merge over into the fast lane and pass as they are merging on.
The frustrating part is Motorist and rv's that feel the need to hold there speed and even speed up as I try to merge back into the slow lane so as to get out of your way.
You will notice that truck trailers have amber and red lights indicating the sides and corners of the trailer, Thats what we use to judge our distance from objects around us. During daylight hours please DO NOT flash your lights,,we are familiar with our "Spacial Awareness" and can judge our distance.. If you find a truck that seems to close when merging there are a few possibilities,, They may be NEW and learning there rig, they may be trying to get over but the other motorists are not backing off and allowing them over.
A few company trucks I have driven are governed and only allow a few miles over the max speed limit,, So if it seems as though we are taking FOREVER to pass,, Probly because we have it MASHED Down and are doing our best.
At night,, if you feel you need assist a truck,, and they are merging over,, just "Back Off a little" we will get over and you will be fine..
Also,, if you feel the need to assist with lighting the best option is to "turn your headlights off for a brief second then back on" This is what other trucker do for each other.. Doesn't bind us and doesn't startle us.
As I stated,, I will back off when I see an RV attempt to merge in to my lane, I except the fact that they may not have the "Spacial awareness" Most professional truck driver do.
All we ask is to SHARE the road with us and give us a little room!!
The frustrating part is Motorist and rv's that feel the need to hold there speed and even speed up as I try to merge back into the slow lane so as to get out of your way.
You will notice that truck trailers have amber and red lights indicating the sides and corners of the trailer, Thats what we use to judge our distance from objects around us. During daylight hours please DO NOT flash your lights,,we are familiar with our "Spacial Awareness" and can judge our distance.. If you find a truck that seems to close when merging there are a few possibilities,, They may be NEW and learning there rig, they may be trying to get over but the other motorists are not backing off and allowing them over.
A few company trucks I have driven are governed and only allow a few miles over the max speed limit,, So if it seems as though we are taking FOREVER to pass,, Probly because we have it MASHED Down and are doing our best.
At night,, if you feel you need assist a truck,, and they are merging over,, just "Back Off a little" we will get over and you will be fine..
Also,, if you feel the need to assist with lighting the best option is to "turn your headlights off for a brief second then back on" This is what other trucker do for each other.. Doesn't bind us and doesn't startle us.
As I stated,, I will back off when I see an RV attempt to merge in to my lane, I except the fact that they may not have the "Spacial awareness" Most professional truck driver do.
All we ask is to SHARE the road with us and give us a little room!!
