Pulling through big cities

[Dso66]

Wondering what people do when they have to pull their rigs through the bigger cities. Also is there a book or app. That has preferred routes to destinations. Just thinking driving certain places with a 5r or a TT isn't a lot of fun

[valhalla360]

Avoid rush hour but otherwise it's usually not a big deal if you stick to the freeways.

A couple thoughts I keep in mind:
- While I prefer to cruise at 55-60mph, I will pick up the pace a bit if I'm creating a backup.
- If it's 3 or more lanes and traffic is light, I will cruise one lane to the left of the right lane so I can stay clear of ramp traffic. This avoids a lot of hard braking and then accelerating back up to speed as slow traffic merges in front of you and then takes off.

[PortWentworthSa]

TT, 5-R or M/H with a toad....makes no difference. They are all monsters driving in big cities. I generally make sure that if there is a highway going through the city I try to stay in the middle lane. Easier for me. I also slow down and go about 2-4 mph below posted speed limit. If you get caught or have to drive in 2 lane city streets just make sure you take your time and make wide turns. Relax and don't let other drivers bother you. When you approach an intersection that you have to turn at think it through before you proceed. Take a few seconds before you hit the gas. Keep an eye on mirrors and you will be okay.

99% of the time when other drivers see a big beast in front of them trying to manouver they will hold back and let you make your needed turn or lane change. They key is to remain calm, relax and drive the beast.

[ScottG]

We avoid them at all costs. There's just too many tight turns where one would have to take more than one lane and too many people slamming on brakes and jumping in front of you.

[K_Charles]

In the city most roads are straighter and there are less trees hanging over the road. I think is the same as the country roads only different.