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Quote by vdub
.. . A friend gave me the tip years ago and it does make sense (Awkward to judge distances etc), or am I just wasting my time?
It depends on the circumstances at the time.
A small thing to bear in mind is that when we look in our mirrors, to the inside it involves a full head turn rather than the quick flick with our eyes only that can sometimes be enough when driving a car. The more we check left, the more our eyes and attention are diverted.
In the dark, times of poor visibility (spray etc) it can and does help.
In clear visibility, it comes across (to me) as courtesy and will always received a double indicator flash as a "thank you" - regardless of the type of vehicle involved.
It can also be seen as an aid to "getting us back in" as early as possible to minimise the "long overtake"
But . . . . . No - we/I don't "rely" on it.
Quote by HornyLittleBlonde
If it's a foreign truck and the drivers on the other side, is it still worth me hitching my skirt up for him to have a quick perv as I overtake or won't he be able to see me?
Yes.
A lot of foreign trucks are double-manned, so you'd actually be flashing the second driver.
I wondered how long before it got tarty, and it just hadto be you 
But . . . . . . .
(Let's see if she remembers)
How would you spot a left hand drive truck as you approach to overtake ?
(There is a genuine safety related issue to that)
Quote by creampie123
often seen trucks with c/d's in the window,been told it confuses speed cams....is this true or a load of rubbish........
Personally, I think this is an urban myth.
I've heard stories from the c.d's can stop the driver's face being photographed, to the shinyness "confuses" the camera.
Quote by HornyLittleBlonde
But . . . . . . .
(Let's see if she remembers)
How would you spot a left hand drive truck as you appraoch to overtake ?
(There is a genuine safety related issue to that)
Easy :smug:
I can't read the writing on the back of the truck 'cause it's in Polish
Good answer HLB :thumbup:
Quote by Shireen_Mids
I'm not sure that I've ever shagged a Commercial Technician, so I don't really know
I have :wink: I was just wondering if I should shag a Truck Driver just to compere... Purely for research purposes of course :rascal:
:doh:
Even though I'n not a huge fan of Scania, I think maybe you should take the three steps to heaven.
Or better yet, wait until I have to take a night out "at a truckstop near you"
Sex God
I haven't got time at the moment to read all of this, due to teckkie problems........... :cry:
So
I'll just off shower stops and meals!!
Oh, and beer runs to local MSA!!
:bounce:
So
I'll just off shower stops and meals!!
Oh, and beer runs to local MSA!!
:bounce:
Quote by Kiss
Do you wee into a bottle while you are driving along?
.. I'm sorry Dammie.. I'm just in one of those moods...
It has been known.
One favoured "receptacle" is a 2 litre fabric conditioner bottle.
I won't go into detail cos I'll get my legs slapped. But I will say, that I've never been responsible for the milk/pop bottles you see strewn around
Quote by dambuster
Do you wee into a bottle while you are driving along?
.. I'm sorry Dammie.. I'm just in one of those moods...
It has been known.
One favoured "receptacle" is a 2 litre fabric conditioner bottle.
I won't go into detail cos I'll get my legs slapped. But I will say, that I've never been responsible for the milk/pop bottles you see strewn around
That's not fair!! Us ladies have it tough when it comes to relieving out bladders.
I saw one of those said bottles on my way back from work recently :shock: but don't worry it wasn't a fabric conditioner one.
Quote by dambuster
. . . . but don't worry it wasn't a fabric conditioner one.
You won't see many by the roadside. We tend to empty and flush with disinfectant daily and keep them until a new one is available from the kitchen, Or is that just me
I would expect nothing less from you Dammie.
I'm just in a mischievous mood so please fee free to ignore me! :lol:
Sexlightened
Quote by H-x
I have a question.
In traffic queues on motorway, why do some lorry drivers take it upon themselves to sit accross two lanes thus not allowing traffic to pass and creating more of a backlog?
Also I think that all drivers should be made to ride a motorbike. Bike riders are far more aware of what's going on around them than any other driver.
H.x
as a hgv driver with a bike licence and a psv (bus) license does that make me the safest driver on the road
Sexlightened
Quote by Shireen_Mids
Dammie is it true that Truck Drivers and Commercial Technicians make better lovers??
dont know about commercial technicians but as for truck drivers.....yes.......
:D Quote by dambuster
.. . . . . . . . . and my first actual "post" is aimed at pedestrians.
If you are going to cross a road in front of a truck that's sat in a queue, don't cross immediately in front of him.
Due to the height of modern cabs, and the sitting position of the driver (one of the reasons I don't wear a seatbelt
Mate right now I feel invisible :giggle:
Cx
Quote by browning
Dam, where and what is your favorite cafe?
I don't have one.
Due to the type of work I usually choose to do, and the fact that I won't work for any other payment option than "by the hour" - apart from the 30/40 miles outside the dock area, I don't have regular routes as such.
There are tho some that I avoid like the plague - because I don't want to catch the plague
Sex God
Do truck drivers tend to use Sat Nav and the Traffic Avoidance System? If so, and you are on a motorway which the system says is becoming congested would you look for alternative route or stick with Motorway?
John & Shel
John & Shel
Quote by dambuster
Why do so many lorry drivers drive so close to each other on motorways, it makes me cringe every time I see it.
H.x
The actual stopping distances, although relative, they're pretty much irrelevant when tailgating each other.
Why does it happen ????
Many reasons. It's partly related to the "long overtake" that annoys so many people, which in turn can be related to "lost time" and trying not to be out there too long.
Why do they/we think we can get away with it ?
Possibly confidence. In oneself (false) In the driver in front that he won't break suddenly (false) In the modern machinery we have these days
Is it also to take advantage of the slip stream created by the truck infront, resulting in a small reduction in fuel consumption? Or is that a myth?
Les x
Quote by dambuster
Dam, where and what is your favorite cafe?
I don't have one.
Due to the type of work I usually choose to do, and the fact that I won't work for any other payment option than "by the hour" - apart from the 30/40 miles outside the dock area, I don't have regular routes as such.
There are tho some that I avoid like the plague - because I don't want to catch the plague
Following on from that... if there's a roadside cafe with about 6 trucks regularly parked outside no matter what the time of day... can we assume that the food inside said cafe is at least edible?
