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Scooter LaCanforno · 11-13-2015, 05:50 AM

A general term for anyone found cruising in the passing (left) lane, holding up the normal flow of traffic.

**BigMeatballDave** · 11-14-2015, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Donger

They do if you put that octane booster stuff in the tank.

Why didn't I think of this when I was driving?

Hoopsdoc · 11-14-2015, 10:33 AM

As someone who commutes 120 miles a day, there's nothing worse than stupid, inconsiderate drivers.

My least favorite is the Betty white's who drive 45 on the interstate. A close 2nd would be the people, esp big rigs, who drive to fast in wet or snowy conditions.

**jjchieffan** · 11-14-2015, 10:45 AM

Yes. That annoys me to death as well. I'll tell you what's even more aggravating though. That's when you are flying along at 10 over and you are quickly approaching a truck doing the speed limit or maybe a couple of miles over. He wants to pass, but rather than waiting the 30 seconds it would take for me to get around him, he just mps over in the left lane and forces me to wait forever for him to pass the vehicle doing 1-2 mph less than be is driving. Ugh!! Now that's a dick!

**BigMeatballDave** · 11-14-2015, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jjchieffan

Yes. That annoys me to death as well. I'll tell you what's even more aggravating though. That's when you are flying along at 10 over and you are quickly approaching a truck doing the speed limit or maybe a couple of miles over. He wants to pass, but rather than waiting the 30 seconds it would take for me to get around him, he just mps over in the left lane and forces me to wait forever for him to pass the vehicle doing 1-2 mph less than be is driving. Ugh!! Now that's a dick!

When you have an opening and need to pass, you take it.

Chances are there are several more cars behind you he'll have to wait on.

And as I've already mentioned, 2 MPH may not sound like much, but when you're driving 10-11 hrs a day, it adds up.

**jjchieffan** · 11-14-2015, 11:01 AM

No. Actually, when this happens the road is clear behind me. If I'm in a line of traffic, I get it. But when I'm the only car in the left lane for miles, the dude can wait. I know what it's line being a truck driver. I have my class A. I've been a truck driver.

Brock · 11-14-2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

When you have an opening and need to pass, you take it.

Chances are there are several more cars behind you he'll have to wait on.

And as I've already mentioned, 2 MPH may not sound like much, but when you're driving 10-11 hrs a day, it adds up.

20-22 miles, to be precise

**BigMeatballDave** · 11-14-2015, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

20-22 miles, to be precise

Yep. And when you're trying to be on-time and trying to make it to a destination before your hrs expire, it's a big deal.

**Rausch** · 11-14-2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

Yep. And when you're trying to be on-time and trying to make it to a destination before your hrs expire, it's a big deal.

Commuters have an advantage over commercial drivers - if they leave 30 minutes earlier it's not an issue...

**Bearcat** · 11-14-2015, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jjchieffan

Yes. That annoys me to death as well. I'll tell you what's even more aggravating though. That's when you are flying along at 10 over and you are quickly approaching a truck doing the speed limit or maybe a couple of miles over. He wants to pass, but rather than waiting the 30 seconds it would take for me to get around him, he just mps over in the left lane and forces me to wait forever for him to pass the vehicle doing 1-2 mph less than be is driving. Ugh!! Now that's a dick!

That used to seem to happen to me fairly often... out in the middle of no where with no hills (the momentum argument), coming up on two trucks and one waits until the last second to get over and pass. Yeah, I'm going ~10+mph faster, but that just happened to be their window to pass and their world will come crashing down if they don't pass the other guy in that few seconds.

**BigMeatballDave** · 11-14-2015, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

Commuters have an advantage over commercial drivers - if they leave 30 minutes earlier it's not an issue...

Not sure how you meant this, but in my experience, you don't get your next load info until you've sent an empty message.

**BigMeatballDave** · 11-14-2015, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

That used to seem to happen to me fairly often... out in the middle of no where with no hills (the momentum argument), coming up on two trucks and one waits until the last second to get over and pass. Yeah, I'm going ~10+mph faster, but that just happened to be their window to pass and their world will come crashing down if they don't pass the other guy in that few seconds.

Try to keep in mind that trucks don't brake or behave in any manner even remotely close to a passenger vehicle.

So, while a truck may make you slow down some(Boo ****ing Hoo), you can always make up that time and distance in a matter of seconds.

And yes, some commercial drivers are assbags and should not be on the road.

**rockymtnchief** · 11-14-2015, 07:22 PM

We have two places up here where two semis sometimes have to travel side-by-side until they can find an off ramp. Around Casper Wyoming and Livingston Montana, fully loaded semis will drive next to empty semis to keep heavy crosswinds from blowing the empty trailer over. I'm always patient with them, but I can see people going ape-shit crazy in their cars over it. Personally, I've seen a parked trailer blown over onto a Sheriffs car, an RV flipped and a loaded semi blown all the way off the road.

BigCatDaddy · 11-14-2015, 08:07 PM

I cant stand the guy that flys up in the right line gets on the slow cars ass and trys to cut in to the line of cars in the left lane waiting for Mr 74MPH in the left lane to get around and over. I always close the gap between me and the car in front to keep his ass in the right lane.

Schnitzel · 11-15-2015, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MIAdragon

One of the best parts of Europe, that rarely happens there.

I absolutely disagree. It's even worse here...

kcchiefsus · 11-15-2015, 08:05 AM

Drivers in America are saints compared to drivers here in Korea. Asian driver stereotypes are pretty much true for the most part.

11-13-2015, 05:50 AM
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11-14-2015, 10:45 AM	#153
jjchieffan Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highlandville, MO Casino cash: $102248	Yes. That annoys me to death as well. I'll tell you what's even more aggravating though. That's when you are flying along at 10 over and you are quickly approaching a truck doing the speed limit or maybe a couple of miles over. He wants to pass, but rather than waiting the 30 seconds it would take for me to get around him, he just mps over in the left lane and forces me to wait forever for him to pass the vehicle doing 1-2 mph less than be is driving. Ugh!! Now that's a dick! __________________ Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth. Following the historical accounts and the genealogy from that point on, the age of the Earth is approximately 6000-7000 years old. The Big Bullshit Theory is a lie. It and the evolution theory go against real science. Satan has used our public school system to brainwash everyone into believing these lies. Be not decieved.
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jjchieffan Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highlandville, MO Casino cash: $102248	No. Actually, when this happens the road is clear behind me. If I'm in a line of traffic, I get it. But when I'm the only car in the left lane for miles, the dude can wait. I know what it's line being a truck driver. I have my class A. I've been a truck driver. __________________ Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth. Following the historical accounts and the genealogy from that point on, the age of the Earth is approximately 6000-7000 years old. The Big Bullshit Theory is a lie. It and the evolution theory go against real science. Satan has used our public school system to brainwash everyone into believing these lies. Be not decieved.
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rockymtnchief Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Crazys of Montana Casino cash: $10018968 VARSITY	We have two places up here where two semis sometimes have to travel side-by-side until they can find an off ramp. Around Casper Wyoming and Livingston Montana, fully loaded semis will drive next to empty semis to keep heavy crosswinds from blowing the empty trailer over. I'm always patient with them, but I can see people going ape-shit crazy in their cars over it. Personally, I've seen a parked trailer blown over onto a Sheriffs car, an RV flipped and a loaded semi blown all the way off the road. __________________
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BigCatDaddy The Beast Inside Your Head Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $-1570878	I cant stand the guy that flys up in the right line gets on the slow cars ass and trys to cut in to the line of cars in the left lane waiting for Mr 74MPH in the left lane to get around and over. I always close the gap between me and the car in front to keep his ass in the right lane.
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