I ran over a sign.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Steam87, May 4, 2018.

  1. shogun

    shogun Road Train Member

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    Definitely a concern, because unless it was a spread axle, he cut that turn at least seven or eight feet short depending on tandem location. Either that, or the sign was short and he jumped a sidewalk and caught it. Either way, let’s hope it’s a valuable lesson in being mindful of the trailer at all times.

    By the way, I love that new Signature, LOL
     
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  3. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Honesty is the best policy,

    if there are witnesses.
     
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  4. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    Not a major drama although that's just my opinion really just depends on your supervisor if he / she is a perfectionist or they have a little bit of leeway with you making errors if its your first incident you should be given some slack if it was your 5th similar incident then maybe a warning or worse.
     
  5. Tb0n3

    Tb0n3 Road Train Member

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    Do you always carry caging bolts with you?
     
  6. Steam87

    Steam87 Bobtail Member

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    It was a street sign. Not a traffic device. I did get a ticket, cop said it was the least significant ticket he could writebut he had to give me something.
     
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  7. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Used to be one on the brake chamber. Haven't needed to cage one in a long time so I don't know anymore.
     
  8. Tb0n3

    Tb0n3 Road Train Member

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    Moving or non-moving?
     
  9. Steam87

    Steam87 Bobtail Member

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    And yes, first incident. Thx for the comments...im just freaking the f out
     
  10. Steam87

    Steam87 Bobtail Member

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    Moving
     
  11. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    that'll go on your DMV as well now....
     
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