Drivers hanging out in the shadows

[redbaron]

Driving West during the evening hours the sun is very bright and can cause trouble for those not prepared. I had a car pull something that I had never seen before. 50 miles of this guy hanging out even with my toad.

No matter what speed I drove, he stuck to me like glue.

I was getting annoyed until I figured out why. He was staying in my shadow. I was his safety from the sun. Made me feel important after that.

 

[Neal]

Depth charge?

 

[GeoKat]

That’s a little unnerving. What if you had to change lanes quick to avoid something. Stupid people.

 

[J&JD]

Driving West during the evening hours the sun is very bright and can cause trouble for those not prepared. I had a car pull something that I had never seen before. 50 miles of this guy hanging out even with my toad. View attachment 7207No matter what speed I drove, he stuck to me like glue.

I was getting annoyed until I figured out why. He was staying in my shadow. I was his safety from the sun. Made me feel important after that.

Actually a bit ingenious and you know he knew you were aware of him after a bit. Don’t think I would do it and I know it might have bothered me after a while but on a long open road like you were traveling no big deal.

 

[Ben]

Helped him out and I'm sure he kept an eye on your stuff during that time. Probably a good trade off. Nice job!

 

[MapNerd]

I’m shocked. Where’s your hospitality @redbaron. I think you really should’ve deployed the awnings for him.

 

["EZ"]

I hate people riding in my blind spot. A little wag left and right with the steering wheel so the TOAD swings back and forth a little usually makes them speed up and move on.

 

[DKRITTER]

Looks to me like he's trying to stay in the shade of the afternoon sun.

Looks like you're traveling in the left lane, maybe change lanes.

 

[Neal]

More than likely they are blinded by that shiny ceramic coating and can't see anything else

 

[redbaron]

Looks to me like he's trying to stay in the shade of the afternoon sun.

Looks like you're traveling in the left lane, maybe change lanes.

Camera reversed lanes..I was in right lane

 

[RKins]

It might be time for me to get a better camera - I can see most of my jeep and nothing else. Maybe I just need a higher rez camera?

 

[Holland]

I hate people riding in my blind spot. A little wag left and right with the steering wheel so the TOAD swings back and forth a little usually makes them speed up and move on.

I agree "EZ".I drove trucks for 37 years and nothing would get me more upset then to have someone ride next to the trailer mile after mile. Sometimes turning a turn signal on works if they are paying attention. If not your method usually works. Make them think your not paying attention. That usually will do it. Last resort take a tire check break or exit off and back on behind them but stay out of sight

 

[GypsyR]

I wouldn't have a problem with this. In this particular situation you could see him and knew where he was. Now if he were riding where I could NOT see him then it would annoy me.

 

[Ben]

I agree as long as I see them I figure it is good to have them there. Feel sure an extra set of eyes on everything would be good and would bet they would be glad to lend a hand if needed. Just my opinion and we know that everyone has one. LOL

 

[Neemer]

I agree "EZ".I drove trucks for 37 years and nothing would get me more upset then to have someone ride next to the trailer mile after mile. Sometimes turning a turn signal on works if they are paying attention. If not your method usually works. Make them think your not paying attention. That usually will do it. Last resort take a tire check break or exit off and back on behind them but stay out of sight

A blowout will cause them to move. I witnessed one and that cured me of ever wanting to pace alongside an 18 wheeler.

 

[FL-JOE]

Guess I'll have to be in the camp that thinks it is a little unsafe to ride next to someone for miles and miles down the interstate. What if either one of you has a blow our which causes a sudden lane change? Or something darts out in front of your lanes, or an object falls off a vehicle in front of you that needs to be avoided? No folks......the guy/gal needs to buy a pair of better sunglasses and a visor IMHO.

 

[Gronk]

I say that person is driving in the second most dangerous place to drive. Emergency maneuver? Not good. The most dangerous place to drive is riding the right corner of a larger vehicle. You may not realize it, but that person is endangering not only their own life, but the lives of others in the other vehicle. I would keep slowing down until they gave up and passed.

 

["EZ"]

A blowout will cause them to move. I witnessed one and that cured me of ever wanting to pace alongside an 18 wheeler.

Man ain't that the truth!!! I had a semi blow a tire in front of me while we were all running 75-80 MPH. He was about 3-4 vehicles in front of me. First there was the "bomb going off" sound, then everyone started scattering across all 5 lanes as best they could. Then the raining of hard rubber pieces falling from the sky started. It will sure wake you up!!!

 

[Orrin]

I owned a trucking company and drove truck (semis). Not only did he put himself in a dangerous position, but he was blocking traffic. The left lane is for passing! It irritated me to no end when a 4 wheeler would do that.