In a message dated 14/10/2008 11:44:19 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Why do HGV drivers (and similar) always drive very close to any vehicle in front? I have only driven a 38 tonne artic once and that on a training ground but my guess is that it is 'because I can' or maybe 'think I can'. The truck driver enjoys two great advantages, he/she can read the road conditions much further ahead than any car driver, especially in traffic, and the truck brake system is probably far superior, even running at full load. Where the case falls down is that some emergency situations relate only to the vehicle being tailgated, eg mechanical failure with no warning signs (partial engine seizure on a two stroke motor bike, transmission lock up in a car with an auto gearbox, death at the wheel and , rather more visibly a wheel and half shaft parting company with the parent vehicle) I don't condone it. Michael ************** --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
