My questions about semis are: why is it inevitable that when you are
approaching one in the passing lane with a 10+ MPH differential in speed
they will pull out at the last second causing you to slam on your brakes?
Then, why do they ride side-by-side with the truck they are passing for
miles?
It is frustrating, whether you're on a motorcycle or in a car.
Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-land-speed@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-land-speed@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dick J
Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 1:53 PM
To: land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: OT cost of gas rant
I used to feel very negative towards big trucks. Ten years ago I worked the
scales for a while. During a cup of coffee one night, when I expressed my
feelings, the driver said: "Name three things you use in your home or job
that didn't use a truck to get there." I started listing things, and he
managed to show how every one that I listed was either shipped by truck, or
wouldn't have grown, or been manufactured without the help of a truck.
I still hate driving behind one, but I have a different outlook towards them
now.
Dick J
In East Texas
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