Sunday, Oct 20, 2013 at 08:24
Blackbird,
And on the same stretch of road last time I was on it, I saw a low loader with some big piece of industrial equipment taking up the on-coming lane as
well as his. He was legal, flashing lights, two escort vehicles and driving to the conditions, the limitations of his vehicle, and his own level of confidence. If he was a professional driver, he would also be on the
lookout for idiots without the patients to wait until it's safe to pass.
That's the way it should be. Unfortunately it's not. Comments like, "I have right of way because I'm the biggest" are common. How these people handle slower drivers is - sit a foot behind even if there is no up-coming opportunity to pass. Flash lights just to settle their nerves. Pull out to pass as long as the oncoming vehicle is not a truck, knowing that they have to make room.
On the weight and license issues, I don't have a problem with what you are saying. Perhaps even have days where caravans are checked instead of trucks. That might make people
check their compliance plates and make an effort to find out what they can carry.
Skull
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