The greatest save, and probably the closest call, you will ever see

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by Dna Mach, Dec 21, 2014.

  1. Dna Mach

    Dna Mach Road Train Member

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    I have to tip my hat to this truck driver! Even though you know going in they don't collide, the video will still make you cringe.

    http://cdllife.com/2014/video/video-truck-drivers-great-save/

    Skip the first minute. It appears he waits to long to brake, but if you notice he switches to the left lane. I think for a split second he thought the double was going to turn right.
     
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  3. Agtrucker

    Agtrucker Light Load Member

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    God ####... At first watch I still thought he tagged him with the way the other truck rocked but he must have just dumped the clutch...Eekk
     
  4. Dna Mach

    Dna Mach Road Train Member

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    I thought the same thing Agtrucker! I looked really close and even the truck step was unscathed. I'll bet they came within an inch of each other. I really wish that truck driver was wearing a mic. I could see him chewing the guy out, just wish we could hear him.
     
  5. Grumppy

    Grumppy Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Your right, even tho I knew they werent going to hit after reading your post, I still caught myself kinda picking up my right leg & turning slightly to the left in my chair when they got close right there...lol

    That was a good save... very good save. You'd think that old guy had been in that situation already a time or two over the past years..
     
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  6. Pinqui

    Pinqui Light Load Member

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    You know it's powerful if you're driving your chair.
     
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  7. chalupa

    chalupa Road Train Member

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    Very good save and thanks to the dash cam for his back up. Scary stuff.....
     
  8. dieselfuelonly

    dieselfuelonly Road Train Member

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    Anyone got a prybar handy so I can remove this computer chair from my rear end? holy crap
     
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  9. stabob

    stabob Heavy Load Member

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    I gota get me a wind chime too......
     
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  10. Arielit0oo

    Arielit0oo Light Load Member

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    Wow... that driver that pulled out is a dick.
     
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  11. skateboardman

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    that old s.o.b. can drive cant he?? man!!!
     
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