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    Trucks glorious trucks

    I would be interested in hearing of how, or where others follow trucks. Living down Pokeno way and having to cruise SH 1 &2 coming and going I often end up following container trucks, quite often 3 or 4 in convoy. Thankfully i know the roads reasonably well and know the good passing spots but how do you handle the disturbed air? Have been experimenting and find that attaching the front wheel to their back bumper is the least windy spot, but does not do much for my life expectancy. The biggest draft seems 20 - 40 metres behind them. I find riding 15-20 metres behind them and in the centre, with the odd dab out to the right just to show them I am still there is the best. Any tips?

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    I find riding in front of them much more appealing ......

    If caught behind .. would rather ride back and safe, pick your passing moment.
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    Not much passing of trucks can be done on SH1 without risk of your licence....they only go slow up the Bombay hill,otherwise they are running you down.The Ramarama straight is the happy hunting ground.Depending on traffic I will sit in the outside lane to get out of the whipping and slowly pick them off at 105 to 110 kph,otherwise if the truck is really moving I'll drop back.
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    I always sit in a position where I can see the driver's mirror - that way he can see me too. I also won't sit behind them, and will pass them so I have better visibility.

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    Following trucks? Sorry, I'm not familiar with that concept.
    Speed doesn't kill people.
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    Then obviously you don't use SH1 coming into Auckland in the mornings - it's solid overnighters coming in to unload.You haven't got a hope in hell of not following trucks,they are everywhere you are.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Motu View Post
    Then obviously you don't use SH1 coming into Auckland in the mornings - it's solid overnighters coming in to unload.You haven't got a hope in hell of not following trucks,they are everywhere you are.
    I do, but not the bit you use.
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    I love weaving in and out of the space between their axles. Don't believe me, watch Fast'n'Furious thats on TV so it's a fact.

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    What Titanium said.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MattRSK View Post
    I love weaving in and out of the space between their axles. Don't believe me, watch Fast'n'Furious thats on TV so it's a fact.
    heh who hasnt done that before.......
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    Stay back behind the disturbed air, and make sure the driver can see you.
    And pay no heed to the story that trucks take a lot of stopping (infering a lesser danger in following closely); an unladen 9 axle B-train can stop like you wouldn't believe.
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    They are fitting new rigs with disk brakes all round now and abs on trailors too...they can stop well alright!
    I pass 'em on principal but if traffic or road conditions dictate following then give 'em plenty of room as random objects can and do get ejected from the dual wheels now & then. If you can't see the mirrors the driver can't see you...and you can't see anything at all.
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    etiquette? treat it like every other vehicle on the road, assume they are a blind, ignorant brainless cunt who is out to kill you, and ride accordingly

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    There is always the danger of feeling sleepy/dopey when following trucks too closely because of their diesel exhaust gas.
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    lol trucks are all g, keep your distance, or overtake them,, pretty simple?
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    If you're riding in the outback and find yourself behind a truck (at night for example) the generally accepted best practice is to ride behind the wheels. Otherwise the truck might hit a 'roo which will bounce like a basketball down the centre of the truck and fling out the back straight into your gob.

    Not many roo's in NZ though. Especially on SH1. Lot's of goose's though.

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