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Do you get nervous driving next to tractor trailers?

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Old 07-14-2011 | 01:08 PM
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Default Do you get nervous driving next to tractor trailers?

I cant help to move into the farthest possible lane when I'm next to one of these. If there isnt another lane accessible, then I just try to speed up so I'm not next to them. Am I paranoid or is this just a safe thing to do?
Old 07-14-2011 | 01:54 PM
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It doesn't really bother me unless I'm stuck in his blind spot or he's swerving all over.
Old 07-14-2011 | 03:18 PM
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I don't like passing between two on the highway. But any other time is just fine.
Old 07-14-2011 | 05:26 PM
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I dont like it when you have no shoulder, a barrier, and wind is pushing them around. That will result in a rev matched down shift flying past them like a derp.. because Im not waiting behind them. That would be silly...
Old 07-14-2011 | 06:38 PM
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Driving beside big trucks is hazardous. If I can't just pass, I'll hang back until I can, then pass.
Old 07-14-2011 | 07:02 PM
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if id end up in a blind spot, ill slow down until im not



if i can at least get up to right next to the truck and can easily be seen, i dont mind being there



now if i can just pass by speeding, i definately will




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