2014 S Maxx
2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah!

A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014


And truckers are pretty good at flashing their lights 9s you know you are good to change lanes.ChanW said:I actually have found that 99.9% of drivers have been completely reasonable about our 'presence' on the highway. Polite & patient.
It surprised me at first, I expected folks to be in a big hurry, and intolerant, but no!
I take the same attitude as @GatorEgg, and pay attention to what's ahead of me, letting the folks behind me do the same. I've got enough to worry about here up front!
I'll keep a close watch in the side mirrors for 'passers', but that's all I can really do, is be aware.
2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014
True story:N7SHG_Ham said:@Luckyj YES! Don't be oblivious to traffic except immediately in front of front bumper, DONT speed up in passing lanes, if anything slow down more, always pull off at 1st safe pullout when impeding traffic, how much traffic is a judgment call, but more than two probably indicates you are a problem and the more backed up behind you, the more frustrating for others and the more chances for unsafe passing, especially frustrating if you are ignoring safe pullouts. You can't control how much others tailgate, only how much you tailgate, just be a courteous driver instead of a me 1st driver and that is about all you can control.


On two lane roads folks may simply be trying to get a look around you so that they can pass. A trailer in tow is a big visual obstruction that is very hard to see around and size up for a pass. They are also shortening up the distance that they need to cover when they finally make a move to go by. When you tow you are not the fastest driver on the road. There is always going to be someone that wants to go faster. The best thing to do is just settle in and enjoy the ride.Michigan_Mike said:I have several theories why people might tailgate. I think that since the 400 has such a high profile, people get behind the trailer and stay up close in an effort to draft (if you will) and reduce the effects of wind drag on their vehicle on long stretches of interstate highway driving. Others might be trying to see inside the trailer and determine the manufacturer.