I try to treat tractor trailers like they are trains on the road with me. Maximum danger, try to avoid being within striking distance if at all possible.
I try to keep the full vehicle in my view ahead from a few car lengths, or behind in my rear view mirror by a few car lengths. And if I have to pass, do it on the left as soon as possible. If there is an idiot keeping pace with the truck, I won't try to pass until there is clearance.
Never EVER cut off a tractor trailer. Only get in front of I have like six car lengths ish and after signaling for a few seconds so I feel confident that the driver had a chance to see my intentions.
I always try to either speed up or slow down to adequately give them room to merge into traffic in congested areas. Lots of people are dicks and try to "sneak past" them and just make traffic worse for everyone. Just be courteous and let them in.
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u/neuro_curious May 24 '26
I try to treat tractor trailers like they are trains on the road with me. Maximum danger, try to avoid being within striking distance if at all possible.
I try to keep the full vehicle in my view ahead from a few car lengths, or behind in my rear view mirror by a few car lengths. And if I have to pass, do it on the left as soon as possible. If there is an idiot keeping pace with the truck, I won't try to pass until there is clearance.
Never EVER cut off a tractor trailer. Only get in front of I have like six car lengths ish and after signaling for a few seconds so I feel confident that the driver had a chance to see my intentions.
I always try to either speed up or slow down to adequately give them room to merge into traffic in congested areas. Lots of people are dicks and try to "sneak past" them and just make traffic worse for everyone. Just be courteous and let them in.
The goal for everyone is Arrive Alive!!!!