And that is why you don't mess with 18 wheelers

[Darth Biscuit]

how? Thought the heavier an object going at fast speed, the longer it takes for it to stop. Thats why trains can take about a mile to stop.

Probably has to do with the fact that when unloaded they can't mash the brakes as hard... the trailer jack-knifes easier...

[KillerKat]

ahhh

[88 Bronco]

i don't know about trying to kill yourself to merge in front of a semi, but i do try to avoid getting stuck behind them due to reduced visibility and damage to your vehicle from the rocks and debris they can churn up into your windshield/front end.

I swear most people will sacrifice their first born in order to get in front of a large vehicle.

ahhh

It has a lot to do with the suspensions. They are designed to handle hauling a large payload. The suspensions tend to "hop" on empty commercial vehicles. This bounce increases breaking distances. It also makes driving one empty miserable

[Ja Rhule]

18 wheelers stop quicker when loaded.

depends, if its downhill or uphill. Uphill - yes. Downhill - no.

[Jbro]

depends, if its downhill or uphill. Uphill - yes. Downhill - no.

I am talking about on the Interstate.

[cookinbrak]

How did the car get sideways in front of the truck on what is basically an interstate?

[sunbunny]

18 wheelers stop quicker when loaded.

To quote my bro, an otr driver for 20 years, "that's bullshit".

If you slam on breaks and you're empty, you can jack knife and you will bunny hop. My bro said it's takes about a 1/4 mile to come to a complete stop while loaded. I didn't ask what speed he was going. Empty he can stop between 500 1100 ft depending on road conditions.

I also have another trucker on speeddial for a second opinion if needed.

[cookinbrak]

Maybe something like this...

[Miaoww]

Erm......ok so I've never driven a truck (and never want to), but why was the lorry driver speeding the fug up? Surely he must have realised he'd hit something?

[Hawk]

I'm posting while I drive my 18 wheeler full of explosives...and I've been drinking too