Semi truck drivers..lack of concern ??
Many excellent drivers out there and have safety concerns for others, but I have come across a few AH's from time to time. Most recently crossing the Mississippi River at Memphis the bridge is so old ...
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I try to remind myself that those guys are working, trying to make a living. we're on vacation, no schedule that matters
so give them space to get their job done
be courteous, let them in your lane if the're trying to change to pass, flash your lights to indicate this(don't use the high beams)
same with letting a semi back in after passing you, flash your headlights twice slowly when its safe for him to reenter your lane
watch his turn signals as you come up beside him, let him in if you can, flash your lights
just remember, it takes a long time for a semi to get up to highway speeds compared to us and he doesn't want to loose that momentum
so give them space to get their job done
be courteous, let them in your lane if the're trying to change to pass, flash your lights to indicate this(don't use the high beams)
same with letting a semi back in after passing you, flash your headlights twice slowly when its safe for him to reenter your lane
watch his turn signals as you come up beside him, let him in if you can, flash your lights
just remember, it takes a long time for a semi to get up to highway speeds compared to us and he doesn't want to loose that momentum
