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Originally Posted by glatt
When you pass a road train on one of those single lane paved roads, you have to get off of the paved surface and pass in the gravel? That's amazing!
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Generally, I pull over and STOP. The shoulder is often pretty dodgy.
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I'm not surprised you had an electrical problem. It's probably about the worst abuse you can give a car. Get me a grader, STAT!
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Keep this part of the story in mind, okay? It has a sequel.
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Originally Posted by Lamplighter
Great pic's and commentary and scenery.
But no pic's with Z, himself
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There may be something.
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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce
Those road trains should carry a bumper sticker I saw recently...
IF MY BLINKER IS ON, I'M NOT ASKING PERMISSION, I'M TELLING YOU WHERE I'M GOING
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Although, if a truckie sees you're looking to pass, and can see the road ahead is clear, they'll give you a few flashes on their right hand indicator to say "clear to pass". As I begin the overtake, I flash my spotlights twice then leave them on as I pass, firstly so the truckie knows I'm passing, and also so any oncoming traffic can see something is going on. I ALWAYS have the headlights on on country roads, so oncoming traffic can see ME.
On the rare occasions when you get passed by a truck, when the back of the truck is clear of the front of the car, flash your headlights. It is a bit hard for the truckie to judge this in the mirrors, and this lets them know it is safe to pull back in. Most will indicate right-left-right, to say thank you. Actually slowing a bit and flashing your indicator so a truck can pass where there is an overtaking lane will get a r-l-r-l-r "thank you very much".
I suspect all of this isn't really necessary, but it gives us something to do amongst the boredom!
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Originally Posted by Sundae
Zen, tis marvelly-ous.
I appreciate you were saving your camera but hey, next time can we have photos of meals?
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Took one just for you, Sundae, it'll come.