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Re: [RC] Endurance trucks - Heidi SmithHeidi, I was under the impression, at least in California, that no matter what speed limits were posted, that anyone hauling a trailer had to stick to 55 MPH.... Karen Karen, as I stated, CA is less. You are correct. But CA is the exception. Here in Idaho, and in states such as WA, NV, and MT, you're just plain road hazard if you are much slower than the 75 mph posted on the freeways. OR is usually 65 for all. Been awhile since I've been there, but I think CO is 65 as well. WY is 75. And in CA, on a two-lane freeway where the trucks in the right lane are going 65 and the cars in the left lane are doing 75-80, it pays to at least get in line with the truckers, no matter WHAT is posted. Just my experience... Likewise here in Idaho on our secondary two-way roads, speed limit is usually 65, so you are a road hazard going much less unless the road is windy--especially if passing is limited. Just "going with the flow" on the rural highway between town and our place is between 65 and 70, and forcing the truckers to have to pass you (and they will!) is both hazardous and poor road etiquette. My usual policy is to conform to what the truckers do. The cars are more maneuverable and can accelerate more rapidly, and hence can get around a trailer with more safety. Heidi =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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