I recently switched careers, and I’m now training as an over-the-road trucker. So far, it’s been an intense learning experience. Here are a few observations I’d like to pass along.
I’m driving a vehicle that can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. When that thing is moving at 65mph, it can’t stop on a dime. Physics doesn’t work that way.
If you want to go faster than me, by all means pass me. No, I want you to. I’m travelling as quickly as conditions and the vehicle will allow. If you do choose to pass, please make sure to leave some space before cutting in front of me. See the previous paragraph for an explanation. Your best bet is to wait until you can see the marker lights above my windshield in your mirrors.
If I can, I’ll let you merge in. Sometimes I can’t. I’m not going to slam on my brakes to do so. Continued...