I had an epiphany about backing up a tractor-trailer on a city street

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  1. Kyle G.

    Kyle G. Road Train Member

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    Well... I guess I'll be sitting here awhile. I can’t go forward because there could be a motorcycle in front of me but I can't tell. Can't back up because there could be a yellow car back there. I'm screwed!
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  3. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Don't feed the troll unless you want more trolling.
     
  4. rolls canardly

    rolls canardly Road Train Member

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    Keep 'er rollin' boys, it's almost to 40 pages!!!
    What is the record on troll feeding, by the way?
    (I would have killed it at the second redundant answer,
    but I'm just no fun anymore.)

    And it snowed here last night, did I mention I hate winter?
     
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  5. Kyle G.

    Kyle G. Road Train Member

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    There's no going back now! I'm committed.
     
  6. mtclex

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    You must be a new driver or misinformed to think you can see a car or motorcycle that close to you? I’ve had people driving behind me on the interstate and I couldn’t see them. You have to be very careful when backing especially on the street. When in doubt, don’t do it, or get out and check.
     
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  7. Star Rider

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    You are about to be sucked into the bottomless pit.
     
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  8. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    The vortex of stupid.
     
  9. Sons Hero

    Sons Hero Road Train Member

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    there are millions of miles worth of common sense on this thread. The OP is not included in said millions. Living proof it is possible to do something for 10+ years and still not understand the basics. Unless of course you’re using American simulator. Why is he no longer a “driving instructor?” He has nearly 150 threads, many of them locked, where he is all wadded up over things that don’t even require a second thought.
     
  10. rolls canardly

    rolls canardly Road Train Member

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    My first thought was - "how many panic stricken people,
    Families; furiously blowing the horn to not be crushed,
    has he scared to death, without even knowing it."

    Then I hear about the Op. having many previous threads,
    and others indicating the warning signs of "Troll syndrome, "
    and I figure I'll throw another log on the fire.
    Go 40 pages!!!

    And today was a great day to be alive.
     
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