I forgot one big thing that bugs me. Those stickers on the sides/back of trucks that say "You are in my blind zone." They make it like it is your fault that they can't see you, because you are somewhere you shouldn't be on the highway! ---in their way!!! Look, these days mirrors and backwards looking cameras are really cheap and reliable. They could spend some more on safety devices and less on chrome goodies.
I want to put one of those across the top of both my windshield and back window "YOU ARE IN MY BLIND ZONE"!!!
I forgot one big thing that bugs me. Those stickers on the sides/back of trucks that say "You are in my blind zone." They make it like it is your fault that they can't see you, because you are somewhere you shouldn't be on the highway! ---in their way!!! Look, these days mirrors and backwards looking cameras are really cheap and reliable. They could spend some more on safety devices and less on chrome goodies.
I want to put one of those across the top of both my windshield and back window "YOU ARE IN MY BLIND ZONE"!!!
I forgot one big thing that bugs me. Those stickers on the sides/back of trucks that say "You are in my blind zone." They make it like it is your fault that they can't see you, because you are somewhere you shouldn't be on the highway! ---in their way!!! Look, these days mirrors and backwards looking cameras are really cheap and reliable. They could spend some more on safety devices and less on chrome goodies.
I want to put one of those across the top of both my windshield and back window "YOU ARE IN MY BLIND ZONE"!!!
| Actually they are making you aware they can't see you. It is generally not a good idea to sit in these blind spots for any number of reasons. Have you ever seen a semi tire blow? It will take out your windshield and your head along with it! I have been there and seen it. Ever had a vehicle come off the shoulder @ 20 mph 100 ft from your front bumper? I have, and I sure don't want to be the idiot sitting in the trucks blind spot! But go ahead if you wish...Darwin will take it's course[/color] That is my point! There should be no "blind spots" on either side of their vehicle. I can understand that they can't see behind them, but if I hit the back--it's my fault. If they are advising me that they can't see me(while we are both headed down the road in the same direction), then they are too lazy or stupid to buy the mirrors that they should have on their vehicle(or too incompetent to use the ones they have). Where they place the sticker on the truck, I can read it and see their mirror through the windshield so why can't they see me? The mirrors that are factory equipment on my personal car DO leave a big blind spot, and I have added the convex "stick on" mirrors that eliminate it IF I LOOK AT THEM!!!! It only takes a tenth of a second to check mirrors prior to making a lane change. I don't think the appropriate answer at the Manslaughter by Vehicle trial is "they were in my blind zone, so it isn't my fault that I ran them off the road!" Steve Toomey pabusnut |
. . .I don't think the appropriate answer at the Manslaughter by Vehicle trial is "they were in my blind zone, so it isn't my fault that I ran them off the road!" . . .
Good driving takes serious work!
Bad Driving- Effortless!
Just curious.......how is it possible to hog the RH lane? If we are driving at a reasonable speed such as the speed limit or slightly below how would that be hogging the lane?
If traffic is running at five over the limit, and I am in the RH lane running five under the limit am I a hog, or do I merely recognize in heavy traffic 65 or 70 MPH is insane because of my inability to stop quickly given the amount of space in front of me most cars or trucks leav when they pull in.
Just curious.......how is it possible to hog the RH lane? If we are driving at a reasonable speed such as the speed limit or slightly below how would that be hogging the lane?
If traffic is running at five over the limit, and I am in the RH lane running five under the limit am I a hog, or do I merely recognize in heavy traffic 65 or 70 MPH is insane because of my inability to stop quickly given the amount of space in front of me most cars or trucks leav when they pull in.
By traveling in a non-merge lane, other traffic will easily predict your continued slower but steady pace, and non-exiting intentions, and thus easily and safely "take you" on all sides to help keep traffic flow moving and also the "cushion" ahead of you more open. Besides all that, it's easier for the large vehicle's driver too.
Hogging the right hand lane has to do most with merging traffic - For example I-70 in Colorado has many merge lanes that are not much more than 100 ft long and many of them are located on curves with no breakdown lane - Some people refuse to give way to the merging traffic and instead of moving over end up slamming on their brakes causing those multiple rear end collisions - HTH
Like I said, special endorsement for freeway/divided highway, special plates, and I would go along with some kind of driving review, though were not flying, 4 to maybe 8 years should be sufficient for that endorsement and should be able to be signed off by any licensed driving instructor. Regular dummy license without freeway endorsement shouldnt need review.
Seriously, there is no testing for freeway driving in any state that I know of, and that is rediculous.
Like I said, special endorsement for freeway/divided highway, special plates, and I would go along with some kind of driving review, though were not flying, 4 to maybe 8 years should be sufficient for that endorsement and should be able to be signed off by any licensed driving instructor. Regular dummy license without freeway endorsement shouldnt need review.
Seriously, there is no testing for freeway driving in any state that I know of, and that is rediculous.
Yup, and that simply means more government intervention ::) ::) ::). You will never fix stupid people and dumb actions. Just won't happen.
(The purpose of this comment is NOT to start a political debate, folks).
John