How to see behind me?
New TT owner. I've had it out 3 times and learn something new each time for sure. My biggest concern at the moment is actually seeing what is behind me while on the road. I'm good at using side m...
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LAJMINNIEPLUS wrote:
"Cops really hate to have to swerve out of their lane to be seen. It would be nice to be able to see emergency vehicles behind you, and even drunks too."
Very true. I cannot believe how many are saying that they don't care what is behind them. You are required to pull over and give way for emergency vehicles. And most states have requirements for rear view visibility behind towed trailers.
Emergency vehicles have really really loud noise makers. You will know if one of them is behind you, and you will know a long time before they catch up, and get right behind you. so that is a nonissue. As for drunks. Why would I care, and what could I do about it? Nothing of course. Can't really tell if they are drunk or not from the mirrors.
As for rear view. You are required to have mirrors that let you see down the side of the trailer. You are NOT required to be able to see the rear of the trailer, or what is close / directly behind you. Do you really think truck drivers can see a car tailgating them? No they cannot. and they don't care. Not going to bother them. It is the following vehicles job to NOT run into the back of a 12' high wall in front of them.
So no. I don't care what is behind me. But I do care what is coming up beside me, and I can see them.