Towing Speeds
Why do you think States, like California, have a maximum speed of 55-mph when towing? Someone told me that the tires on most trailers, including semi-trucks, are not made for speeds over 55-mph; is th...
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As I mentioned back on Page 5, I drove a tanker in SoCal for 32 years. Gross weight was 80,000# and empty weight was 32,000#. Driving an empty trailer was much more dangerous than loaded because the trailer tires would lock up and skid, and the trailer would start to jackknife. Slippery roads compounded the problem always raised my pulse rate while in heavy traffic! When I retired in 2003 most newer tractors had anti-skid brakes, but tractor only, not the trailers. Don't know if that has been improved upon since '03.
The main thing to remember no matter what you are driving is to always give yourself enough room to stop and to keep alert. I also tell my wife to NEVER drive next to a truck and trailer, and if following a truck go where he goes if the truck makes a sudden lane change. It could save you from an accident.
In 32 years and a couple of million miles I never had an accident, but witnessed quite a few. Trucks in Arizona, as well as in many other States drive safely day after day at 75mph. California is its own oddity and will never change.
Think trucks can't stop fast in an emergency...check out this video and news story:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5076665/Heart-stopping-moment-child-avoids-hit-lorry.html
The main thing to remember no matter what you are driving is to always give yourself enough room to stop and to keep alert. I also tell my wife to NEVER drive next to a truck and trailer, and if following a truck go where he goes if the truck makes a sudden lane change. It could save you from an accident.
In 32 years and a couple of million miles I never had an accident, but witnessed quite a few. Trucks in Arizona, as well as in many other States drive safely day after day at 75mph. California is its own oddity and will never change.
Think trucks can't stop fast in an emergency...check out this video and news story:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5076665/Heart-stopping-moment-child-avoids-hit-lorry.html
