Profile For Steve S.

The above posters are correct in what they said about the left coast. As a retired LE, having worked both coasts of the country, I can tell you, there are laws on the books that says if driving on a interstate or multi lane intrastate hwy and traffic is impeded (backing up), a fine of $500 - $1500 and / or 3 - 5 pt. citation is possible. On I-5 north in CA, WA , a vast majority of company drivers, could be possibly stopped, due to 62-68 mph equipment. It doesn't give exception for company set truck speed restrictions or driver safety consciousness. Is it right, reasonable, prudent or does it make common sense? I believe the answer depends on the time and place.

I whole heartedly agree 70 is too fast for a majority of new and some experienced drivers, especially around LA, SF, Seattle. Sometimes 50mph is too much.

I get rattled at times with that traffic congestion, the impaired, dostracted, uninformed drivers, drivers who think driving is a combative video game, or a competition. I've been CDL/ Commercial chauffeur cert'd since 1973, and still have times of physical and psychological panic and dispair.

The subject of the OP was vehicle setup and extras for the comfort and wellbeing of drivers. The speed question is for another time and place. This is the most informative site out here on the web, and one of the finest tools new and old (experienced) drivers have as a resource. I gain new insight and knowledge every time I drop by. The other site also has good and bad, but TR is the premier source for becoming the best driver, you can be.