DOT Says Not To SuperTrucks

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Fri 18 Jul 2008 01:03
DOT Says Not To SuperTrucks - roy59
Looks like there won`t be any Roadtrains on UK roads anytime soon
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Fri 18 Jul 2008 06:06
DOT Says Not To SuperTrucks - R40
Typical DoT/Civil Service smoke and mirrors. The final para reads:

'The report does show, however, that there could be worthwhile benefits from permitting a modest increase in the length of current articulated vehicles. The Department will consider these further in the context of its ongoing strategic work on freight, on which I expect to publish a summary of progress this summer.'

So even bigger HGV's it is then.....................

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Fri 18 Jul 2008 17:03
DOT Says Not To SuperTrucks - frazerjp
In parts of Europe (can't remember which nation) they trialled longer trailers known as maxi trailers.
The wheelbase was about a foot longer then a conventional full-length trailer & the actual trailer body is about a metre longer. The driving characteristics on the motorway was the same but when negotiating a roundabout, the center of the trailer would cut in sooner because of the longer wheelbase, which could mean needing extra room on the outside lane before turning.

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Fri 18 Jul 2008 18:59
DOT Says Not To SuperTrucks - b308
They are big enough already.
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