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Originally Posted by tristan
I am a truck driver. My partner is also and owns a hybrid. We both applaud saving fuel. But PLEASE DO NOT draft a tractor-trailer. Not even with the one second rule and in one corner so we can see you. It is NOT safe!!! That extra bit of fuel you are saving is NOT worth your life. With all the driving you are doing and the internet surfing you must see the accidents that are covered by the media. No, not all of those are caused by drafting. Do YOU want to be the one that is? Both my partner and I deliberately slow down to force "drafters" to go around us at an acceptable speed. Have you seen those pieces of tires laying out there on the freeway? They come off our trucks at EXTREME force. One second is NOT enough reaction time.
Our best to all of you and please be safe while driving!!!
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I drive at 64 miles per hour over hill and over dale. By the time Ithink of drafting, you're down the road. How fast you guys moving?