That for cleaning up the debris after the accident.I don't know about that one in the back right, I don't think that thing can keep up.
That for cleaning up the debris after the accident.I don't know about that one in the back right, I don't think that thing can keep up.
That's just a picture of all the vehicles in my garages. Some are faster than others. In its favor, the tractor doesn't have a speed limiter either. But I think it tops out at less than 20mph.I don't know about that one in the back right, I don't think that thing can keep up.
I sometimes slow down just to get the exhaust to quiet down a bit.Heck, I often go 65 and get over 40 miles to the gallon. 70 gives me 36.
As another trucker, retiring in June with 47 years, I have to say YOU NAILED IT!!!I call complete BS on this one. Not the spirit of your post, but the reality.
30 yrs driving a semi on highways that are deteriorated like downtown Beirut, has shown me that most drivers under 40 years of age cannot understand that their car doesn't drive itself, nor understand that there are repercussions for their actions, but since they only appear in their rearview mirrors, they somehow are not culpable. They cannot fathom vehicle maintenance, such as alignments, tire inflation, load distribution, or cargo securement. They drive white, light blue,silver, grey, or charcoal colored vehicles, which literally disappear in the tire mist behind a semi, they are COMPLETELY INVISIBLE in our mirrors, yet they refuse to turn on any lights as they suddenly appear out of the mist and blow by at 90.
I've witnessed phone use, texting, computer use, book and newspaper reading, lane jacking, makeup application, nail drying, eating, smoking and drinking simultaneously... all while in the drivers seat at triple digit speeds. Their irresponsibility has nearly killed me more times than I've had birthdays. And running nose to tail at 80 or 90 in the left lane is not "sharing the road".
To your point, yes, a good driver, who is experienced, and is only driving, can negotiate a modern interstate, at speed, without incident. Throw in any of the above listed behaviors and all bets are off.
Don't even mention weather....they're either speeding into icing conditions, or they are petrified of a couple raindrops.
Other semi drivers are guilty of their own share of despicable driving habits....I'll give you just one.
Hit a highway construction zone, signs say Reduced Speed 55 mph and All Trucks Use Left Lane. So we slow down, and get in left lane as jersey barriers hem us in on the left and right, and the pavement becomes more uneven. And what do i behold? A conga line of crappy looking rigs, usually Amazon contractors, blasting up the right lane at 70+, with cars in tow, flipping us off. Get a grip, Cletus, your crap isn't any more important than anyone else's. And thanks for drifting into my lane when you're only halfway past me. Some days the disregard is simply stunning.
Tell you what...build cars that shield out all device use above 65mph, and allow 'em to run 95, but mandate that the state staff all construction zones with enough officers to gig EVERY vehicle speeding thru, especially the trucks (that's a $300~800 dollar ticket). You could fund the state budget and have a surplus.
Rant over.... we now return to our regularly scheduled prigramming.
I often just drive with the semis so I don’t have to pass anyone or worry about speed. I live a relaxed life.I sometimes slow down just to get the exhaust to quiet down a bit.
I would still rather they get nothing, nothing personal
Weak sauce. But it was common on a lot of older cars; they'd shut off at some speed far below their maximum attainable one.
Most accidents accur at speeds below 40 mph. Maybe lower speed limit to 30 everywhere?
When I tow my camper, my best friend is a semi doing 70. Pop in behind them and watch my gas mileage double.I often just drive with the semis so I don’t have to pass anyone or worry about speed. I live a relaxed life.
To be clear and in context my last statement “maybe lower to 30 mph” should be read in purple as it was being sarcastic at what was being said.They aren't making money, it's just offsetting some of the losses. The man-hours dedicated to court alone more than eat up that $3. Used to have to buy paper ticket books as well, now it's all electronic. I'm not sure if departments pay licensing fees on the software or not.
Typically tied to the speed rating of the tires that come standard.
You think this may have something to do with most accidents occurring at intersections and in parking incidents? IIRC, failure to yield on a left turn, unsafe backing, and following too close were the major causes. Side note: Failure to yield on a left turn was also one of the big ones that got motorcyclists killed. The relatively low speeds were more...kinetic to a cyclist for obvious reasons.
I remember the death of the 55mph speed limit and states being able to set their own. 65mph became pretty common, now 70. 80 out west. It's fine for the most part.
This Statehouse stuff is highly addictive@KellyinAvon going to pull you over here.
Legislative Alert!
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This one appears to have LEGS folks!
Jan 23 Room 404 scheduled for hearing in committee at 8:30am!
Expect the same LE (ohh we can't have that) folks to show up like they did for Constitutional Carry.
Write your rep and let them you support raising the speed limit!
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There's Only One Way to Rock??The playing of the Sammy Hagar song should be mandatory