Pattern Recognition

I ALWAYS check the tree haircuts! 🤣

I came across a situation today that relates to pattern recognition. I was on my route to a pickup at Claussen Pickle in Woodstock, IL. Just a few blocks before the facility, my navigation told me to turn left on a two lane street with cars parked all along the right side of the street. I was a little apprehensive about this street until I noticed that all the overhanging trees had the typical 13’6” trailer haircut underneath due to regular truck traffic. This is a good sign. If your trailer is hitting tree branches on a street, bad sign. I had viewed my route beforehand on satellite view and street view and was fairly confident that I was on the correct route. The underneath tree haircut thing sealed the deal. I sure didn’t want to get in a pickle heading into Claussen Pickle.

I found this an interesting read and can relate to most of the things commented on.

One thing that was not mentioned above and I would imagine is a pattern many people here that drive long stretches of interstates recognize, is the oil patches in the freeway right after a dip or hump in the pavement. Big oil patch means big bump. Most vehicles drip some oil and those drips get shook loose more often when there are bumps in the road. I've always wondered if these were mostly from oil pans or where. Do not try taking a sip of hot coffee is you see the oil patch just ahead. Definitely harder to recognize this pattern when driving at night.

I found this an interesting read and can relate to most of the things commented on.

One thing that was not mentioned above and I would imagine is a pattern many people here that drive long stretches of interstates recognize, is the oil patches in the freeway right after a dip or hump in the pavement. Big oil patch means big bump. Most vehicles drip some oil and those drips get shook loose more often when there are bumps in the road. I've always wondered if these were mostly from oil pans or where. Do not try taking a sip of hot coffee is you see the oil patch just ahead. Definitely harder to recognize this pattern when driving at night.

Hi Harvey. Never thought about the oil drips, but I know if excess grease is put on the fifth wheel, the front of the trailer will scrape it off and the excess will end up on the tractor undercarriage and then on the ground.

I use this info quite often. "Usually" the through lanes have the darkest drip lines. I also use it in the caves in both Springfield and Carthage MO. I look at the ground, and can see the path that the majority have taken to wiggle into their door. Useful info, if you choose to look for it.

I found this an interesting read and can relate to most of the things commented on.

One thing that was not mentioned above and I would imagine is a pattern many people here that drive long stretches of interstates recognize, is the oil patches in the freeway right after a dip or hump in the pavement. Big oil patch means big bump. Most vehicles drip some oil and those drips get shook loose more often when there are bumps in the road. I've always wondered if these were mostly from oil pans or where. Do not try taking a sip of hot coffee is you see the oil patch just ahead. Definitely harder to recognize this pattern when driving at night.