Wojo72 Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 I don't typically linger around trucks but this is a good reminder that they can't see shit! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) I was at a gold wing rally once and sat in the cab...they had 12 Wings parked around the truck like that. Couldnt see any of them.Also cant see your video on mobile. Thanks Casper. Edit, oh..its a pic not a video. Edited August 16, 2015 by Tonik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Even a van, mini-van, or SUV will have these blind spots. Anything that the driver sits up higher. Smaller blind spot, yes, but with a little lack of attention by the driver, it's the same blind spots. http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/graphics/english/dandv/driver/handbook/handbook_drivers/2-10.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Then ,in this day and age, they should have video monitors. No reason not to be able to see if there is something in the direction you're moving your vehicle. I had a semi run me off the left lane of highway in to the median in an extended cab pickup. Luckily there was no cement wall or steel cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodninja420 Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Yep. This is what makes the imbeciles using the left lane for a 68mph pass twice as amazing to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I always wonder what is going through people's minds that just sit next to a truck in their blind spot and never move out of it. Nothing? That's what I'm guessing anyway. Blissful ignorance/stupidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I notice semis maximizing their blind spots by only using the center lane around 270. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I notice semis maximizing their blind spots by only using the center lane around 270. Drive for a while, you'll understand why they do it. Option? Far right lane which may disappear, or cause an exit require multiple lane changes - easy in a car or on a bike, not always so handy in a 65' vehicle. Far left? Passing lane, need I say more about sitting over there? The lack of lane vision is a downside, but then drivers should be keenly aware of the 80,000lb, 12' high thing and not sit in its blind spots or have too much trouble maneuvering around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) I know exactly why they do it, They don't want the chance of getting held up so they shift the problem and guarantee all other cars are held up. Car drivers do it too but not as effectively. and they have to change lanes into and out of the middle so... The non rush hour times I drive the trucks are in the middle the left lane is clogged up with other middle lane drivers merging with the fast lane and the right lane is empty because you're not supposed to pass on the right and the trucks are the slowest vehicle. I didn't know there was a provision excluding trucks from slower vehicles stay right. Edited August 17, 2015 by motocat12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I know exactly why they do it, They don't want the chance of getting held up so they shift the problem and guarantee all other cars are held up. Car drivers do it too but not as effectively. and they have to change lanes into and out of the middle so... The non rush hour times I drive the trucks are in the middle the left lane is clogged up with other middle lane drivers merging with the fast lane and the right lane is empty because you're not supposed to pass on the right and the trucks are the slowest vehicle. I didn't know there was a provision excluding trucks from slower vehicles stay right. At least you're seeing it from all viewpoints (yours and yours). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue-yamaR6s Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 I try to ride out of their blind spots and get around them asap. Even big SUV's have blind spots and with even more distractions, it's something I don't mess around with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 I dont dick around anywhere close to a semi. On the bike, nor in a cage. Way too many what-ifs playing against me. Ever see a recap blow apart at 70mph while inflated to 125psi and frag multiple vehicles? On a bike that would likely equal death and dismemberment. Get in their mirrors, get their attention, and get past them safe and speedily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc32-0 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 I dont dick around anywhere close to a semi. On the bike, nor in a cage. Way too many what-ifs playing against me. Ever see a recap blow apart at 70mph while inflated to 125psi and frag multiple vehicles? On a bike that would likely equal death and dismemberment. Get in their mirrors, get their attention, and get past them safe and speedily.I agree 100% with that strategy....I stay as far away from trucks as I can.I saw a truck tire blow out,it was an explosion,fire ball and the whole works.I don't want to be within a hundred yards of that on a bike!I don't ride in anyone's blind spot...speed up, slow down, whatever it takes get out of the blind spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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