D.O.T. Regs about slick roads

392.14...what fine company is he with?

 

Tell him to audio tape or record the company if not they will get away with it.

 

I thought this thread was going to be about the idea that the DOT was putting together a regulation to ban slick roads. The put all sorts of regulations out there that are just as impossible...

 

And I wish they would move those deer crossing signs to safer areas too.

 

I don't see a problem here and it comes with the territory. Experience is a great teacher. I was brought up in a climate that had many days/weeks of ice and snow so you just get on with it. Fair weather driving is not always possible.
But we certainly don't need anymore meddling from DOT.
I just draw a line with chains. Not going to mess with those and luckily I don't go into "chain up" areas.
I've just completed 2 trips running through Indiana and Arkansas that subjected me to some of the worst road conditions you could wish to see.
So I'm going to just sit and hope the ice goes away? If the state shuts an interstate down, then fine. You roll with what you are given.
But in many cases of ice on roads, I could be sat for days, weeks. The customer wants his stuff. That's the name of the game. If you can't stand that, then maybe trucking isn't for you.
I am cognizant of the dangers of driving in such conditions and in my case it brings out the best in me and my driving techniques.
You don't have to be reckless, but take care.
Good luck.

 

I agree with you, I have always lived in cold, snowy areas and I have no problem running after most guys park it but if they're nervous about driving on it, that will cause them to make bad decisions. Some of us can and will run on slick roads but there's no reason to pressure those that aren't comfortable with it.

 

Your brothers trainer is a fool and when he kills someone he will learn while sitting in a prison cell you can undo dead or just say sorry my bag.i have over a million miles accident free and driving on ice and snow is stupid and if you have to do so at 25-30 MPh. Slower speed = longer reaction time and shorter stopping distance

 

True, but I can't speak for the "other" guy!