Psychological Effects

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by xlsdraw, Jul 23, 2022.

  1. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    I must wonder what the long term psychologically effects may be of the continual exposure to the plethora of nanny systems on these modern trucks.

    I don't think we are geared for perpetual monitoring and warning. It is quite invasive to one's peace.

    I think it's essentially a form of torment.
     
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  3. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Personally I think it makes the driving population less skilled. There's no need to learn or evolve your skills when the vehicle (tries to) do all the thinking for you.

    I hoped into a newer Cascadia for a week or 2 last winter. Literally easier to drive than a car. I'm not joking. The skill level involved in getting around the city with a 48' deck was minimal.
     
  4. GreenPete359

    GreenPete359 Road Train Member

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    ignore it. Forget about the nanny crap. Drive like you normally do & the hell with it. If they want the freight delivered on time and damage free they can deal with it.

    i think as a whole we as humans always look to or for the worst case scenario, so we get worked up thinking about how the company can screw us with this tech. Screw that way of thinking. Forget the tech is in the truck ignore the hell out of it. If it triggers an alert let it trigger it. So what, you have a steady work history & a clean cdl, you’ll be in someone else’s truck by Monday! They may be the boss, but they forget they work for you just as much as you work for them.
     
  5. supergreatguy

    supergreatguy Road Train Member

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    I agree. If you scope out, a large group of people are constantly being invaded by everything all at once all the time. I try my best to avoid that, though sometimes it starts to feel too much
     
  6. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    Heck, I am monitored. If I don't reply to a text I get about every 2 hours from 6 AM until 10 PM I will get a visit. I am going to be getting a lifealert like device in about a week. This was my compromise with my daughter after she moved out.
     
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  7. RuralTrucker

    RuralTrucker Light Load Member

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    Stop driving then. Get out now before your mind is warped.
     
  8. Kenworth6969

    Kenworth6969 Road Train Member

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    The nanny cameras getting you ready you comfortable to be a porn star after you go bankrupt fleasing a truck
     
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  9. Last Call

    Last Call Road Train Member

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    Just wear a tin foil hat .. that will be your life line to freedom
     
  10. Maxiforce

    Maxiforce Light Load Member

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    I think it's only going to much worse.I have quit driving.Luckily I have drivers.If I get behind the wheel again it will be under own authority.Pre emissions with paper logs.There is a way I promise.small loop hole in fmsca rules.
     
  11. Maxiforce

    Maxiforce Light Load Member

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    In alot of ways your right.But these megas won't let you.I always had a tendency to unplug mine.Say it was broke
     
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