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FOSJ


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Well it didn't take us long. We brought the DP home last weekend and took off this weekend with friends and family in tow. Overall we had a great time. But I do have a question: When you are driving on the interstate and see the "No Trucks Left Lane" signs, how does it apply to RV's? Is a 40' DP allowed in the left lane? Not that I ever needed to or even thought about it as I was happy driving 67-68 in the right hand lane. But for future reference, does anyone know how that restriction applies to large RV's?

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Luvglass


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Yeh, that means you. smile.gif

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RonandJacki


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Wih all due respect to Fred, that sign generally applies to commercial vehicles. To be on the safe side, however, you may want to check with individual states.

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53 Merc


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The Texas Highway Troopers will be happy to explain that when it says No Trucks in Left Lane, it also means you.

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Weaverworks


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I think you can't go wrong obeying the signs for trucks. You're nearly as big as those 18-wheelers, so what's good for the goose is good for the gander. Safer too!

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Froggi


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I seem to remember some folks traveling in a MH in OH (I think) getting a ticket for not following the truck speed limit signs. Each state is different but when there are truck speeds posted, we follow them. Better safe than sorry...and we aren't speed demons anyway. Stopping a 20k rig quickly can be a challenge...LOL!

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Gary


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I don't full time (yet) but I would think that there is no reason to be in a hurry. Keep to the right and enjoy the world as it passes by.

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Weaverworks


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I just discovered another reason to stay with the trucks! We were headed West toward Houston today. Those darn "love bugs" are showing up splattered all over the front end. When a truck passed me and merged in front.....no more bugs. He was clearing the way...LOL

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Ckerr


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Good point about the "love bugs!" We're headed to Arkansas this weekend. Hopefully they will stay south of our route...

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dewwood


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One other reason to stay in the truck lanes is for low clearance overpasses and narrow lane restrictions.

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