[quilbilly]

Here's my personal ethical pet peeve... Vehicles heading down a one lane mountian road when I am going up rarely back-up as required by law. They just keep on pressing foward and damn near take my side mirror off. The law states: When two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither can pass, the vehicle facing downhill must back up until the vehicle going uphill can pass. Theres a logical reason for this, wondering if anybody knows what it is.''

[Jeff R]

Thats why I carry my Glock. Backing up on a steep gravel/ dirt road would be tough in a... lets say . ...wiley, rear wheel drive, light in the back, manual transmission S-10. It seems the only time these encounters happen is, when one is going against the ebb and flow of mountain traffic : I.E; driving to the trail head late in the evening, when most folks are heading home.

[peppersteak'n'ale]

[quilbilly]

Were abouts do you fellas hike? That way I can avoid you. I had a gun pointed directly into my face 2x back in detroit... would rather not have it happen again. I didnt think preople brandished guns the same way out here...but maybe I was wrong. It must be a wild west thing? From what i understand, the only time you can shoot someone and not do time in jail - is if they invade your home and/or business. Might as well leave your gun at home. If your talking about hiking in Alaska - then I can understand the need for a gun (for the possible bear attack)

[Newt]

Generally speaking I will always pull over. The other car usually is driving like they're the only ones on the road and don't have time to stop. Sometimes tho, and old geezer like me pulls over as soon as we see each other. I've often wondered this when I drive Shell Rock. It would be hard for either person. Especially with Oil Pan Rock in the way.

[gareite]

I have always thought that the vehicle on the "in" side, that is to say on the more stable side pulls over, thus giving the other person on the "drop-off' side all the room possible to pass. I would think this holds true either going up or down a narrow road.

[quilbilly]

ok ok - these glock references are sarcasm - I get it now. What can I say...Im new here:doh:

[mike]

Custom on logging roads around here is to give the downhill traffic the right of way. Main reason is because the loaded log trucks can't be expected to stop and back up. Also it's near impossible to back up hill in a standard PU.

[polecatjoe]

I have never heard of this law as stated- where is it? I always thought that whichever driver was closer to a pullout should use it and that this was more a matter of courtesy than a law.

[Snowshoe Hare]

I think Newt said it well. Many aren't aware of all the different etiquettes in the world and rather than fuss with trying to remember them all just follow the Golden Rule. Like Newt, I almost always just get out of their way. Of course two meek people meeting like that will have them both backing up out of sight and then waiting for the other to proceed.

[Malachai Constant]

Fully loaded log trucks ALWAYS have the right of way

[quilbilly]

[Dante]

My dirt road peeve is people who won't move over when I'm close to the ditch and can see plenty of road on the opposite side of their car. People who drive their SUVs 5 mph on a perfect gravel road but won't pull over to let me pass bug me too. I've really never had any problem passing someone else or vice verse on a dirt road, but I've typically been in a small car (Datsun or Subaru) that leaves plenty of room for the other fellow if I hug the side of the road.

[captain jack]

[MtnGoat]

My other mountain car is Datsun.. the first SUV wagon. watch it buster! Anyhow, i have fewer issue with the backing up deal than with people who will not let you pass. If I come up on you, I will be past you very quickly if you let me by and you'll eat far less of my dust than you make me eat of yours.