Saw this posted on Facebook. If you're in any one of these spots the driver can't see you ...

 

Do not spend any more time than you have to riding anywhere next to a Semi.

When coming up to one from behind, I watch his mirrors (you can see the driver) for any sign that he notices me.
When safe to pass, I get around him as quick as safely possible.

None of that riding next to him for a mile with the cruise set at 1 mph over his speed.
Get around them, then resume your normal cruising speed.

 

One of the reasons why I get around those big boys as fast as possible what little time I spend on the highways.

 

 

Same here, I'll take the chance of a speeding ticket even to get around them as Fast as possible!

 

When on the slab trucks can be all around you. They're impossible to avoid. I spend as little time around them as possible. When I pass one I do it wide open throttle. I never want to ride beside a semi. Passing a convoy can get a bit unnerving. Especially if there are little to no gaps between the rigs.

I prefer to not be directly behind one either and avoid it if possible. If I can't, I'll slow down a bit and lengthen the distance between me and the truck then resume my speed.

 

Fly by them ASAP,
Many semi also have worn tires,
You ever see one blow off a rim?

 

Yup...avoiding them tossed treads can be an eye opener....distance is your friend.

 

That picture is from a H.O.G. meeting last summer in Pierre, SD.
You can see the River in the Picture.

and yes, good info to know, and Semi's are no fun to be around.

 

Like posted above I will risk a speeding ticket to go ahead and get around them as quickly as I can. Good advice, thanks for posting.