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Originally Posted by AndrewJ
Glad to hear you made it out in one piece!
Seems to me that with bigger vehicles comes a bigger sense of "I'll do whatever I damn well please."
Maybe they just can't see out of all those gaping blind-spots  |
Thanks Man
My guess is that they figured that they lost momentum on the hill and I was moving ahead. Instead, I cut the power and let them go forward. Hard to tell what they were thinking, but it took quick, evasive action. We're talking inches from the vehicle in-tow. It was windy, so it was hard to discern if it was lane drift or intended movement -- until the turn signal came on -- then...
I don't want to discourage slower speeds -- I just to make folks aware of what you'll run into. I'm reassured that Hypermilers are more aware of their surroundings, so I have confidence that when slower speeds are common, the differences with "competing" vehicles are quickly realized. If you're new to it, then prepare for the differences. It's more than worth it, but at the same time, behavioural modifications on your part may be required.
Another inconvenience: Semi-Trucks geared for 75+ mph while you are at 70, will merge at close tolerances even if you perform the courtesy of flashing lights to indicate that it's OK to merge. At least the passing of the rig offers some aero benefits...
Tomorrow: headed to Southern KS, and then over to Dodge City (hrmph)...
RH77