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DonDee · 08-04-2014, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MartinP

Saw a decal on a big rig " I drive at this speed for you safety and fuel economy". Thinking about putting one on the MH. I run 57 to 65 on the open road based on road surface, weather and traffic and stay in the right lane. I am very conscious of the posted speed limits and traffic flow but, I will not be forced to drive at a speed higher that I deem to be safe because someone else chooses to drive at speeds greater than I am driving. I will pull over where possible to allow other traffic to pass.

Martin

I should make another. On a old MH I had a sign in the rear window: "Cruisin' easy, saving gas".

Got a lot of horn toots and thumbs up.

DonDee · 08-04-2014, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck 1935

After reading these posts, it is easy to see why most of the motoring public dislikes these rolling roadblocks that we lovingly call Motorhomes.

Respectfully, what's your source for this info?

Chuck 1935 · 08-05-2014, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DonDee

Respectfully, what's your source for this info?

I really don't have a particular source. It is all based on comments I have heard aimed at me in truck stops and gas stations, over the years.
It seem more than a few people have expressed their displeasure at the speed that we choose to drive . I think that many of us are retired and are not cought up in the desperate need to get to our destination in record time. I try to be aware of what is going on behind me and try to make sure I am not impeding the flow of traffic. I also try to avoid being on the road during rush hour.
So there you have my thoughts on the subject !

HuntingHawk · 08-05-2014, 01:17 AM

JMO, 10mph under the speed limit is just as dangerous as 10mph over the speed limit. One driver isn't paying 100% attention in that 20mph difference & there is high speed trouble.

rivraton · 08-05-2014, 01:58 AM

80 MPH+ @ 2200RPM? That's some pretty tall gearing!

jenandjon · 08-05-2014, 05:29 AM

The main thing is if you are driving slower stay in the right lane. Slow people in the left lane are the ones that plug everything up.

vapor3000 · 08-05-2014, 09:21 AM

I drive at speeds of 55 mph to 62 mph (max) depending on the wind and road conditions on highways. I really don't care who/what is behind me.

The closing rate is what is really important. You can't stop these big rigs like a mouse car!!!

sknight · 08-05-2014, 10:31 AM

I'm finding the declarations of "I don't care who or what is behind me" or "I paid for it, I'll do as I wish" rather disturbing. I thought that's what's wrong with the millennial generation.

jenandjon · 08-05-2014, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sknight

I'm finding the declarations of "I don't care who or what is behind me" or "I paid for it, I'll do as I wish" rather disturbing. I thought that's what's wrong with the millennial generation.

Agreed.

tedgard01 · 08-05-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vapor3000

I drive at speeds of 55 mph to 62 mph (max) depending on the wind and road conditions on highways. I really don't care who/what is behind me.

The closing rate is what is really important. You can't stop these big rigs like a mouse car!!!

Any experienced driver would understand what you are saying. You are completely correct that you have to put greater responsibility to where you are headed, versus those behind you. They need to be responsible for controlling their driving and stay back at a safe distance, recognizing that they can not see ahead and therefore must be prepared to stop in the event you may need to stop quickly, or have to slow down for any reason.

That is why all the laws are clear that if someone rear-ends you, there is no drought that they are at fault. They did not drive at a safe distance behind the car ahead, therefore they are automatically deemed the reckless and at fault driver.

Any experienced and responsible driver would understand that concept. You are responsible for not hitting the person I fort of you, they are responsible for not running into you. That is true regardless of the age group that you belong to.

That is what younger, inexperienced drivers only learn after they follow to closely and end up causing an accident. In fact, the rule has always been to leave at least one car length (that is the length of the car you are driving) for each 10 mph of speed you are traveling, between you and the person in front of you. In an RV, you are responsible for leaving far more distance because you are longer and much heavier than a smaller vehicle. It will take you a much longer distance to stop than other smaller vehicles wound take.

An inexperienced person leaves 1" per 10 mph, thinking that they can stop on a dime. Not only does speed kill, but ignorance and inexperience kills just as quickly. It is amazing that this concept would need to be explained to anyone that thinks they are ready to drive an RV.

Ted

vapor3000 · 08-06-2014, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tedgard01

Any experienced driver would understand what you are saying. You are completely correct that you have to put greater responsibility to where you are headed, versus those behind you. They need to be responsible for controlling their driving and stay back at a safe distance, recognizing that they can not see ahead and therefore must be prepared to stop in the event you may need to stop quickly, or have to slow down for any reason.

That is why all the laws are clear that if someone rear-ends you, there is no drought that they are at fault. They did not drive at a safe distance behind the car ahead, therefore they are automatically deemed the reckless and at fault driver.

Any experienced and responsible driver would understand that concept. You are responsible for not hitting the person I fort of you, they are responsible for not running into you. That is true regardless of the age group that you belong to.

That is what younger, inexperienced drivers only learn after they follow to closely and end up causing an accident. In fact, the rule has always been to leave at least one car length (that is the length of the car you are driving) for each 10 mph of speed you are traveling, between you and the person in front of you. In an RV, you are responsible for leaving far more distance because you are longer and much heavier than a smaller vehicle. It will take you a much longer distance to stop than other smaller vehicles wound take.

An inexperienced person leaves 1" per 10 mph, thinking that they can stop on a dime. Not only does speed kill, but ignorance and inexperience kills just as quickly. It is amazing that this concept would need to be explained to anyone that thinks they are ready to drive an RV.

Ted

Well stated and very true. I'll bet you don't care who/what is behind you either!! I'm 65 years old and well experienced in driving large equipment as you are.

Chuck 1935 · 08-06-2014, 08:42 AM

Pontificating in it's highest form !

tedgard01 · 08-06-2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck 1935

Pontificating in it's highest form !

Hey Chuck, at least you can count on me to "pontificate"... Lol

Ted

tedgard01 · 08-06-2014, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by vapor3000

Well stated and very true. I'll bet you don't care who/what is behind you either!! I'm 65 years old and well experienced in driving large equipment as you are.

As I pontificated, I agree with having to be focused on where you are going versus those behind you. Regardless, and I am sure you also recognize this, you also need to drive defensively.

I am always very aware of those behind me. Unfortunately, they don't always drive at a safe distance. Therefore, I will need to compensate for their inability to stop quick enough, and it is therefore necessary to compensate even more in regard to those ahead of me. I will try to leave enough room to stop slow enough to allow the person behind me time to react before running into me. Even though I know that it is their responsibility to drive safely, many are not responsible drivers.

Ted