This video is a good reminder of the reality of the off road pecking order on the FSRoads in British Columbia but I am sure it applies directly to similar industrial resource extraction in the mountains anywhere in the world. It doesn't matter how great our off road rig is, these guys are the rulers of the road. The size and weight differences are such that, we should never ever assume we have or take, the right of way. They cannot stop if they meet you in a blind corner while you are "apex trimming" and they will not go off the road for you as their lives are just as much at stake as yours. Also, if they have a wreck, it is their livelihood. When we are travelling on a road which is posted as active haul status, we should consider it a work place in which we are absolutely guests. We are out there just having fun on the road and the truckers are there making a living.
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This video dealt a lot with radios being used to call out your location. This is the best case scenario but the vast majority of recreation users of these roads do not simply have them. If you don't have a radio or a nice lady guide, here are a few suggestions, most folks here will know already. These apply mostly to your going "Up" a logging road and potentially meeting a loaded truck coming "Down". First thing, become hyper sensitive to foreign engine noise, turn off the tunes, open your window, cut the chatter, slow down and really pay attention to what you are doing. Before you go into a dubious (not every) corner, stop well before it, as far to the right as possible and turn off your engine. Listen carefully, you can hear the engine noise and especially the Jbrake from a logging truck a fair distance off. If nothing is heard, go gingerly into the corner, hugging the right hand side of the corner. On a straighter section, if you see a truck coming towards you , quickly seek out one of the usually numerous pullouts and use it and stop. If you get caught between pullouts and cannot get to one, Pull over as far as you can, Put your blinker on and Stop and let the truck navigate around you. The drivers much prefer you as a "stationary object" to be driven around as opposed to "oncoming traffic", competing for space on a narrow road. You being stopped is a variable they appreciate not having to deal with. Also, if you are on a long road with multiple trucks coming down, they will warn each other by radio of your presence and location on the road so you have that in your favor as you progress.
Just a few thoughts, all pretty common sense stuff. Thx for posting this BillyBob. The video is worth a watch, as a refresher if nothing else.