Hey guys... Very sorry posting has been slack lately, I have been taking plenty of footage but spare time has been short lately for editing. Here's a quick one from a couple of weeks back.
Definitely agree with everything said. European driving is a breath of fresh air, as well as a reminder of how it used to be in NZ. NZ is moving towards an organized chaos road system. All the rules but no obedience. Love your work, keep it coming. Doesn't mater if it's late, just glad to watch it.
Real talk I remember wen I was young in the late 90s early 2000 rolling passenger with my old man doing linehaul it seemed normal to give a wave or flick of lights or indicators or even a call over the 2 way but some people these days😒😒
Stay cool Tricky I agree with you on all these issues ,I try not to let inconsiderate road users change me old school decency is best for me , but I do tend to swear at them when they do something dangerously stupid or just plain crazy . Fortunately for us here in Aussie we still have mostly decent professional drivers helping each other out via the radio or a thanks signal great channel mate love the truck she’s beautiful 👍
EX NZ driver. See you slipping through Feathervagis regularly...100 % way it has gone....OLD school was good and we all looked out for each other...changed so mutch
I understand your frustration. I have the same thoughts at times but I guess as trying to convey a professional and courteous image as a driver I will always keep doing it regardless if anyone acknowledges it or not, You'll get the few that do and could also be a fellow driver or someone you know. Keeps a positive light on trucking for the ones like us that do it. Yep those ones that speed up on the passing lanes are extremely annoying and seems to me a higher percentage actually speed up than those that stick to their current speed. I've heard different theories, some say it's the widening of the road makes them feel safer so in there brain they speed up without thinking cause there's more room for them and they feel safer now travelling higher speed on a wider road, then another theory is they just instinctively speed up because it's a passing lane and there brain tells them to speed up as if they were passing even if there not. Then there's just plain ignorance or in my mind which overrules all is that they aren't paying enough attention to there driving and checking there speed and mirrors etc cause if they were they wouldn't speed up in the first place. What do you do though??? Needs to be that they should have educational short adds on tv or billboards or something to remind people of these things they do wrong to try break them of there bad habits could save alot lives and road rage on the roads too. Another add could be for keeping an eye on your mirrors on long trips if your a caravan or the likes going slower to pull over let other faster traffic past when you can. Another on educating about proper roundabout signalling to keep proper flow. The list goes on and on....
I totally agree. The transport industry has been calling for years for better driver training and education around regular hazards such as heavy vehicles. Things like awareness of blind spots on trucks, weights and lengths etc. so far, nothing.
Agree. Also a saying I use often is “Never underestimate the stupidity of the public”.
It’s the same here in Aus mate, traffic always just need to be in front of us. Bloody annoying!
Definitely agree with everything said. European driving is a breath of fresh air, as well as a reminder of how it used to be in NZ.
NZ is moving towards an organized chaos road system. All the rules but no obedience.
Love your work, keep it coming. Doesn't mater if it's late, just glad to watch it.
Cheers mate
Real talk I remember wen I was young in the late 90s early 2000 rolling passenger with my old man doing linehaul it seemed normal to give a wave or flick of lights or indicators or even a call over the 2 way but some people these days😒😒
Great content again brother keep it up stay safe.
Stay cool Tricky I agree with you on all these issues ,I try not to let inconsiderate road users change me old school decency is best for me , but I do tend to swear at them when they do something dangerously stupid or just plain crazy . Fortunately for us here in Aussie we still have mostly decent professional drivers helping each other out via the radio or a thanks signal great channel mate love the truck she’s beautiful 👍
Thanks mate
EX NZ driver. See you slipping through Feathervagis regularly...100 % way it has gone....OLD school was good and we all looked out for each other...changed so mutch
I understand your frustration. I have the same thoughts at times but I guess as trying to convey a professional and courteous image as a driver I will always keep doing it regardless if anyone acknowledges it or not, You'll get the few that do and could also be a fellow driver or someone you know. Keeps a positive light on trucking for the ones like us that do it. Yep those ones that speed up on the passing lanes are extremely annoying and seems to me a higher percentage actually speed up than those that stick to their current speed. I've heard different theories, some say it's the widening of the road makes them feel safer so in there brain they speed up without thinking cause there's more room for them and they feel safer now travelling higher speed on a wider road, then another theory is they just instinctively speed up because it's a passing lane and there brain tells them to speed up as if they were passing even if there not. Then there's just plain ignorance or in my mind which overrules all is that they aren't paying enough attention to there driving and checking there speed and mirrors etc cause if they were they wouldn't speed up in the first place. What do you do though??? Needs to be that they should have educational short adds on tv or billboards or something to remind people of these things they do wrong to try break them of there bad habits could save alot lives and road rage on the roads too. Another add could be for keeping an eye on your mirrors on long trips if your a caravan or the likes going slower to pull over let other faster traffic past when you can. Another on educating about proper roundabout signalling to keep proper flow. The list goes on and on....
I totally agree. The transport industry has been calling for years for better driver training and education around regular hazards such as heavy vehicles. Things like awareness of blind spots on trucks, weights and lengths etc. so far, nothing.
What truck are you driving right now? Kenworth W900?
Hi there. Truck is a 2023 Kenworth W900 SAR Legend, 50th Anniversary Edition to commemorate the first Australian assembled Kenworth in 1973