re: What can be done to curtail this 18 wheeler problem?

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I drive this stretch fairly regularly. I'm always amazed at the attitude of the truck drivers. They constantly switch lanes with no regard for anyone around them. Normally, they pull into the passing lane whenever they want, regardless of the cars around them, and then slow down to below speed limit, daring you to try and pass them on the right. It's the whole arrogance, "we own the road" attitude that drives me nuts.

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Absolutely correct. I also drive this stretch quite regularly, and 'safe driving' is not the term that comes to mind when describing the truck drivers' technique.

'Aggressive and dangerous' is a far more accurate description. Not sure where all these conscientious truck drivers described by some of the other posters operate, but it isn't in south Louisiana.

They invariably force themselves into the left lane at an inappropriate, congestion-inducing speed, using their large mass.

And yes, there are a bunch of people driving 4 wheeled vehicles like a-holes, too. Terrible combination.