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Disrespect on the road

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DirtyhandsMcgee, Nov 11, 2017.

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  1. Nov 13, 2017 #51
    DirtyhandsMcgee

    DirtyhandsMcgee Light Load Member

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    I don't care what other drivers think of me, I was just frustrated with the amount of disrespect I've been getting lately. It's whatever though, I'm getting more and more numb to it with each passing day. The nice thing about being in a truck is that you don't have to talk to all the ########, you just make the music a little louder and light up a smoke. Bada bing bada boom
     
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  3. Nov 13, 2017 #52
    slow.rider

    slow.rider Road Train Member

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    Maybe it's not that you're getting more disrespect, but rather you're just better able to recognize it now that you're no longer a white-knuckled n00b? Just a thought.

    Oh, also, think about waiting till you have a full year in before moving up. Better doors will be open to you once you get that first winter under your belt.
     
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  4. Nov 14, 2017 #53
    InTooDeep

    InTooDeep Donner party survivor

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    Watch out I heard from a friend who still drives for swift that starting Nov 17 somewhere close to that Swift will be turning up company trucks speed. From 60 pedal to 63 and cruise from 63 to 65. Now they will be flying.
     
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  5. Nov 14, 2017 #54
    Lepton1

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    Company trucks have been at 62. Perhaps they are thinking of dialing it up to 65. That would be a good thing.
     
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  7. Nov 14, 2017 #55
    Coover

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    I agree with most of what you say, can't second the matress or county thing. But what interests me is the bangable driver. I've been out here just shy of 15 years never seen one I'd entertain thought of. And according to my ex wife I have pretty low standards. Guess I haven't been looking hard enough.
     
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  8. Nov 14, 2017 #56
    lilillill

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    I’ll usually give a Swifty the benefit of the doubt but seeing CR England eyeball an empty parking spot next to me makes me fear for my hood.
     
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  9. Nov 14, 2017 #57
    Eowyn

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    The person in the peterbilt was probably watching a movie on their phone or on Facebook and just didn't have the mental capacity to anticipate traffic.
     
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  10. Nov 16, 2017 #58
    b947

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    My trainer makes fun of swift drivers at least 2 times a day .
     
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  11. Nov 16, 2017 #59
    HighwayD

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    You're right. Please keep up the good work. Everyone starts somewhere.
     
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  12. Nov 16, 2017 #60
    stayinback

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    I will say this,You have my respect for trying to do it the right way- Only thing instead of brights-Kill the headlights for 2 seconds- That's it-You'll get respect,At Least from guys like me.....

    I don't care who you drive for, Show Class,And your one of us

    semi-retired made a good point-he started before me- BUT,It wasn't so much Swift that was picked on......Roadway,CF Cornflakes,Buster Brown,Lotta union guys-But it was in fun- We didn't hate them at all, We'd end up Shootin the #### with them at the 76 anyway.

    Today,Differen't,Anger Everywhere,No Patience No developing friendships.

    You keep it up there OP, You Got it right so far...........I Think you'll make it.
     
    stayinback, Nov 16, 2017
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