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Wow what do you do in this situation?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 1278PA, Apr 28, 2016.

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  1. Apr 28, 2016 #1
    1278PA

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    What if you are almost out of hours stuck in this?
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2016 #2
    bzinger

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    Go to the nearest truckstop and park it .
     
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  4. Apr 28, 2016 #3
    1278PA

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    When you are stuck in that traffic and not moving at all?
     
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  5. Apr 28, 2016 #4
    bzinger

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    Bummer if they don't like it , you are a human being in need of facility's and a safe place to park ..if you could predict the future ya wouldn't be driving a truck .
     
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  7. Apr 28, 2016 #5
    TROOPER to TRUCKER

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    Didn't watch the video but just traffic wise you need to know where you are going and at what times.
     
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  8. Apr 28, 2016 #6
    walstib

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    Change to the 16 hour rule. You're allowed more time due to inclement weather and traffic conditions.
     
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  9. Apr 28, 2016 #7
    1278PA

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    This is not a traffic backup this is an interstate shutdown because a truck overturned. So if it took hours to clear the road what do you do if you run out of hours to drive? You are allowed to safely get the truck to the nearest truck stop? or do you pull over to the side of the road when it starts moving?
     
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  10. Apr 28, 2016 #8
    Mickey the no good Paddy

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    Pull an Abe and abandon the truck!
     
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  11. Apr 28, 2016 #9
    bzinger

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    A lightning bolt isn't gona shoot outa the heavens and kill your truck and you not gona go to hell over it ..go to next truckstop and take you're time off ..ya mite get a call from safety Dept tmw and explain the situation ..no big deal .
     
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  12. Apr 28, 2016 #10
    Longarm

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    Get to the closest safe parking. That's all you can do.

    And for the love of God don't park on the #### shoulder!!
     
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