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Why do truckers stop on the side of the road?
Those trucks pull off at service areas and stay! It’s the Law. Generally it’s because there’s not enough parking in the area.
Can semis drive next to each other?
Yes, that is illegal. Trucks must also stay in the right lane. Many states limit top speeds of trucks to 55mph. It is normally not legal but they may be doing it for a reason that is preventing you from danger ahead or even a speed trap if you were to pass them.
Why do truckers drive next to each other?
According to one trucker’s blog, truck drivers aren’t deliberately trying to block traffic when they drive next to each other. Instead, it’s likely that one truck driver is simply trying to pass the other because he would like to drive faster.
Why do semi-trucks have a maximum speed limit?
This has a lot to do with the fact that most semi-trucks are governed, which is to say they are limited to a certain maximum speed under power, mostly within the range of 62–68 mph. It also has a lot to do with a lack of courtesy. Here’s a scenario: A 65 mph truck comes up on the rear of a truck traveling 62 mph and begins to pass.
What usually happens when a truck passes a slower truck?
What usually happens The driver of the passing truck thinks he has enough time to get around the slower truck , An alot depends on the trucks themselves as in how the truck is geared , its horsepower , the load . Oh! You think everyday semi’s can accelerate like this?
Do semi trucks pass each other before you can pass them?
It seems as if any 2 semi trucks are near each other; one will pass the other just before you are able to pass them both. This causing you to be stuck behind both for the next 2 miles is infuriating.
What happens when a semi pulls into the left lane?
When a semi pulls into the left lane, it faces two immediate challenges to maintain its speed. The first is the wind in its face, usually at least 50 miles an hour. If you were standing in a 50 mile an hour wind, you would be struggling to stay upright.