Picture worth veiwing

[bruce aussie]

My old man dragged the family to the Drivein to see this in 78 or was it 79 , no smokey and the bandit musta been 79

I saw those movies too White Line Fever, Convoy, Smoky And The Bandit and the best of all Duel.

 

[Wrecka]

Yep got dragged to the Drive in with the olds to see duel , i must of been 8 yo

 

[cusso ken]

I saw those movies too White Line Fever, Convoy, Smoky And The Bandit and the best of all Duel.

I saw those movies too White Line Fever, Convoy, Smoky And The Bandit and the best of all Duel.

That Peterbilt in the Movie Duel was the fastest PB I have ever seen, they must have dubbed the engine sounds of the truck because sometimes it sounded like a Cat Diesel and then definitely a Cummins Diesel ,completely different exhaust notes,a lot of Truckies picked it at the time, great movie though

 

[ski]

This is exactly why I drive with the ABP technique - Always Be Passing.

I didn't realize I have been using a "technique" since I was 16.

 

[captain jack]

In the rain! Luckily there is a little shoulder on the inside so I didn't have to hit the wet grass at that speed.

Seems he should have been able to see me, since I could see his face in the trucks mirror.

When I see something like that, I find another road.
Sorry Steel, replied to your post in error. Still relevant though.

 

[albertaduke]

Every motorcycle in this picture can't be seen in the truckers mirrors...

the touring rig on the right close by should be within view of the convex right round mirror
if it is positioned correctly but that is of no comfort if the driver is on his or her cellphone

 

[TriumPhil]

Here's my protocol vis-avis tractor trailers on the open road...

First of all, I do my dead level best to stay off of the super slabs wherever and whenever possible.

If I do have to ride on the open highway, I am always positioning my bike in the most visible lane position possible to the greatest number of vehicles that are in front of me and travelling the same direction as I am. I do this because I am usually travelling at a higher rate of speed than them all and I want them to see me coming before I commence my passing maneuver.

When I approach the big rigs, I make certain that I'm in their field of vision for at least 5-10 seconds, often getting visual acknowledgement from their drivers that they see me and know I'm coming. I scan well out in front of them to verify whether or not there are other vehicles that might be passed simultaneously and that there is sufficient line of sight, clearance and a margin of safety to make my move. Then I drop a gear or two and pass them by in a blink, often being well in front of them by the time they check their mirrors again. Many's the time that drivers give me a thank you dip of their lights or a thumbs up for notifying them of my presence, setting up a safe pass and getting the job done quickly and cleanly. Oh, yeah, I always use my directional signals, too!

Occasionally, such as when there's heavier traffic or certain drivers in front of me are simply brain dead, different tactics and strategies need be employed. Bottom line... I never purposely put myself or others at needless risk.

 

[cusso ken]

Here's my protocol vis-avis tractor trailers on the open road...

First of all, I do my dead level best to stay off of the super slabs wherever and whenever possible.

If I do have to ride on the open highway, I am always positioning my bike in the most visible lane position possible to the greatest number of vehicles that are in front of me and travelling the same direction as I am. I do this because I am usually travelling at a higher rate of speed than them all and I want them to see me coming before I commence my passing maneuver.

When I approach the big rigs, I make certain that I'm in their field of vision for at least 5-10 seconds, often getting visual acknowledgement from their drivers that they see me and know I'm coming. I scan well out in front of them to verify whether or not there are other vehicles that might be passed simultaneously and that there is sufficient line of sight, clearance and a margin of safety to make my move. Then I drop a gear or two and pass them by in a blink, often being well in front of them by the time they check their mirrors again. Many's the time that drivers give me a thank you dip of their lights or a thumbs up for notifying them of my presence, setting up a safe pass and getting the job done quickly and cleanly. Oh, yeah, I always use my directional signals, too!

Occasionally, such as when there's heavier traffic or certain drivers in front of me are simply brain dead, different tactics and strategies need be employed. Bottom line... I never purposely put myself or others at needless risk.

We call them Prime Movers and Trailers, But the Drivers License classes are Heavy Combinations or Multi Combination in Oz , they are a National licence so if you loose your licence in One state you loose it in all States they have a national register . most drivers of heavy vehicles are more aware of what is going on around them than cage drivers are, and they are constantly watching the mirrors for not only passing bikes, cars, and other faster trucks ,but for signs of blown tyres, or any movement of the trailer, if you are passed by a heavy combination just give the driver a flick of your headlights when he has passed and there is room for him to pull back into your lane he will appreciate it as in the rain or darkness it is difficult to safely judge that he is passed in his mirrors.an old truckie I used to work with once said driving a big Rig in heavy traffic is like rolling a bowling ball around a dance floor full of eggs, on mistake and no breakfast for someone the next day. I always remembered that !

 

[TriumPhil]

I've extended such courtesies truckers since I was first licensed to drive, Ken. Having grown up in a family that always had travel trailers, I learned such lessons about good driving habits at an early age.

 

[RanDom_Chipmunk]

That right there is why im constantly breaking the speeding laws , trying to get out of blind spots.

I'm going to become suddenly violent if my boyfriend tries to convince me one more time that the R3 isn't safe for me to ride because it is too big. I'm a painfully conservative rider, but I appreciate all that torque on the freeway when people are behaving like drunk old ladies.

I've extended such courtesies truckers since I was first licensed to drive, Ken. Having grown up in a family that always had travel trailers, I learned such lessons about good driving habits at an early age.

Is it just me, or does my entire generation need to be taken by the ear and taught that there should be courtesy on the road, too?