Way to go Dave! Thanks for posting about what seems to be an insignificant part of driving an up to 80,000 pound machine down a highway - your following distance.
It's often measured in seconds, and the absolute minimum should be 3 seconds. But following 8 seconds behind is best. And your experience shows why.
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Errol, your missing your hat. How are we to recognize you without your signature hat. LoL
I drove down I77 in West Virginia yesterday and saw a horrible accident at the bottom of a mountain backed up traffic. Driving throughout the Appalachian mountains I see so many trucks pass me as im doing 55 and stabbing the breaks it’s scary. I get scared going down the mountains loaded to the max.
Errol, your missing your hat. How are we to recognize you without your signature hat. LoL
Well ...... we'll see... 🤔
I drove down I77 in West Virginia yesterday and saw a horrible accident at the bottom of a mountain backed up traffic. Driving throughout the Appalachian mountains I see so many trucks pass me as im doing 55 and stabbing the breaks it’s scary. I get scared going down the mountains loaded to the max.
So true! Done a lot of mountain miles over the past week one thing became clear, gear selection and speed are critical. Seen a burnt trailer and no tractor on Homestake pass earlier this week. Makes one think!
Way to go Dave! Thanks for posting about what seems to be an insignificant part of driving an up to 80,000 pound machine down a highway - your following distance.
It's often measured in seconds, and the absolute minimum should be 3 seconds. But following 8 seconds behind is best. And your experience shows why.
It's a huge deal. More than anyone thinks. By the way, LA traffic sucks!
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Errol, your missing your hat. How are we to recognize you without your signature hat. LoL
Holy crap !! Working in the office has... how do I say this....ummm....matured your look. Are the students giving you that hard of a time ? Lol
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Had a close call this afternoon on I-15 going through Salt Lake City. What saved me, and those ahead of me, was maintaining a safe following distance. Piece of tread caused the line of 4 wheelers to freak out and stop suddenly. Was able to get stopped with room to spare.
Needless to say that my actions not only saved my future career in trucking but possibly someones life!
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