That I-80 Video That Was Posted From Wyoming Really Shook Me Up.

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As a new driver (75k miles), I appreciate hearing "let go the ego and SLOW down" from experienced drivers. It can be difficult. I've felt a lot of pressure driving into fog where I can see maybe 2 truck lengths ahead, slowing down, and seeing trucks blowing past me at/above the speed limit. It's easy to feel like I'm overreacting. I have to constantly remind myself of the safety guidelines taught in school/by Roehl about "slowing down", "stay back", and "drive for conditions".

It seems lots of old pros just blast ahead, assuming that the road will be clear because it almost always is... ,

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Giff wrote:

I have to constantly remind myself of the safety guidelines taught in school/by Roehl about "slowing down", "stay back", and "drive for conditions". /blockquote>

I do the same thing...safety is a mindset that we should never forget and constantly reinforce. Try not to let the foolish behavior of other drivers distract you or sway you into their world. Your solid foundation and perspective will never let you down.

Safe travels.

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