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dayne66

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Big truck blind spots.
« on: May 04, 2014, 09:21:41 PM »





NONE OF THE MOTORCYCLES IN THIS PICTURE CAN BE SEEN IN THE TRUCKER'S MIRROR'S OR OTHER BLIND SPOTS




« Last Edit: May 04, 2014, 09:26:13 PM by dayne66 »
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Re: Big truck blind spots.
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2014, 09:31:49 PM »
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS.
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Re: Big truck blind spots.
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2014, 10:01:09 PM »
I keep distance from trucks all around.  Ever see those pieces of tires on the road?  Positioning in traffic is a big deal with me. 
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Re: Big truck blind spots.
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2014, 11:00:47 PM »
Thanks for the reminder D66. I try an go by the age old "if you can't see the driver in the mirror..........he can't see you"
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Re: Big truck blind spots.
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2014, 12:31:00 AM »
Quote from: 2k on May 04, 2014, 11:00:47 PM
Thanks for the reminder D66. I try an go by the age old "if you can't see the driver in the mirror..........he can't see you"



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Re: Big truck blind spots.
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2014, 12:48:35 AM »
Big trucks in Korea are referred to as Terminators. Blind spots don't matter and the tires are worn to the last tread. Always get around these before one of those tires go.
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Re: Big truck blind spots.
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2014, 06:04:44 AM »
Lot more spots than you think there is !!, Thanks for the post.
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Re: Big truck blind spots.
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2014, 09:39:57 AM »
Never waste any time when riding around the big rigs!!!
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Re: Big truck blind spots.
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2014, 10:35:29 AM »
Thank you for the post! I have just got started teaching my 14 year old son to ride on the street and that pic will provide a visual to help explain what I am telling him.

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Re: Big truck blind spots.
« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2014, 10:37:42 AM »
THANKS for the great reminder about how drivers of big rigs can't see in many places! This might save lives.

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Re: Big truck blind spots.
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2014, 10:39:57 AM »
Stay away from them is the best bet. When passing get around quick and pull ahead out of the way. :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Big truck blind spots.
« Reply #11 on: May 05, 2014, 05:52:27 PM »
Quote from: Banana man on May 05, 2014, 10:39:57 AM
Stay away from them is the best bet. When passing get around quick and pull ahead out of the way. :2vrolijk_21:

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Re: Big truck blind spots.
« Reply #12 on: May 05, 2014, 06:43:37 PM »
Quote from: Banana man on May 05, 2014, 10:39:57 AM
Stay away from them is the best bet. When passing get around quick and pull ahead out of the way. :2vrolijk_21:

X2   And you'll find that many over-the-road truckers will appreciate it when you avoid their blind spots and pass them without lingering alongside them. They have a tough enough job on the highways, don't make it tougher on them
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Re: Big truck blind spots.
« Reply #13 on: May 05, 2014, 09:35:06 PM »
thanks Dayne......great info!
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Re: Big truck blind spots.
« Reply #14 on: May 05, 2014, 09:39:46 PM »
If you've ever been passing a big rig that suddenly shed a tire tread, you'd learn to never linger along side one.  An adrenaline filled experience!   :2vrolijk_21:
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