Anyone barely make an exit, but ran all over the bumpy dirt?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Trucks66, Jul 11, 2024.

  1. Trucks66

    Trucks66 Light Load Member

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    I saw a truck that barely made an exit. He was doing about 65 on the highway and moved to the right to make his exit and while he made the exit, he ended up running over the bumpy dirt that appears right after you run out of road. His truck went flying, but he made it.

    He anyone had this happen to them?
     
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  3. dieselpowered

    dieselpowered Heavy Load Member

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    nope I would sooner make next exit and turn around somewhere. Doing what you describe could cause an accident and you will be held liable. Even if you don't hit someone lastly even if you did this your load can move around a lot on something sudden like this or blow a tire running something over. Nothing about it sounds good or worth the hassle. The next exit maybe its 5 or 10 miles but that 10 miles out the way is a lot better than ending your career.
     
  4. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    No never happened to me and if I catch any driver of mine driving this recklessly, they will be a former driver of mine.
     
  5. PaulMinternational

    PaulMinternational Road Train Member

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    That driver is a ramp rollover waiting to happen!

    Go to next exit and come around.
     
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  6. TurkeyCreekJackJohnson

    TurkeyCreekJackJohnson Medium Load Member

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    Sadly this is why companies use cameras/G sensors.
     
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  7. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    My favorite is when a person takes wrong exit, and backs up on off ramp.
     
  8. abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    Only one time I barely made an exit, and that was the last time I ever ate Taco Bell
     
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  9. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

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    Drive like your boss and a cop are sitting in the passenger seat.
     
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  10. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    I'm still alive from the first point but I prefer to not think about the second. Maybe it's why I'm my own boss.
     
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  11. AHayes90

    AHayes90 Bobtail Member

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    It hasn't happened to me because I've never encountered an exit that "HAD" to be taken at that speed. Sounds like Speed Racer won't be a driver for long.
     
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