Thought this might help

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by CommDriver, Jun 1, 2010.

  1. CommDriver

    CommDriver Road Train Member

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    If you have to turn around like this, your trailer is going to be pushed back some. You can damage trees, shrubbery, vehicles, whatever. In some cases, you just have to back all the way down the street you entered. Then you have to watch for cross traffic if you go through an intersection. Best not to end up like this to begin with.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3RC3OqrX7g&feature=related
     
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  3. Rollover the Original

    Rollover the Original Road Train Member

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    the grass and tire damage costs should teach him a lesson! At least the car didn't get scratched! And I bet it would have been easier if he could have either dumped air to the back axles or slid the whole mess forward even a few holes! LOL
     
  4. Kittyfoot

    Kittyfoot Crusty Ancient

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    Sure as you're alive you'll someday get told to do a delivery in just such a place.:biggrin_2559:
     
  5. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    Never make that in a spread....
    I have drop in where I have to park in a cul-de-sac albeit...a larger radius.....Cars all around and the customer doesn't want me to use their driveway to turn around....:biggrin_25510:
     
  6. slo-poke

    slo-poke Light Load Member

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    I think it funny how there are so many drivers out there that have not made any mistakes and always talking crap what should of been done. I been in some bad situations over the years made some mistakes and learned from them. That video is a situation i think we all have been in. That a Tri-axle good thing it wasn't loaded :)
     
  7. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    But...but...but...we're supposed to "know better"....:biggrin_2556:
     
  8. Landstar2206

    Landstar2206 Light Load Member

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    Who cares about tires and grass when you dont have to pay for it...if you dont knock a building down or hit cars with your tractor trailer....who gives a **** .I certainly dont...Ive done this alot with 40 ft goosenecks but they werent my trailers.Another great thing to hear is the springs popping with a heavy load its like music to my ears.
     
  9. outerspacehillbilly

    outerspacehillbilly "Instigator of the Legend"

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    If he were dragging a 53'er it would be called, Backing yer ### out of the whole you just drove into! I know I had to do it before. :biggrin_25510:
     
  10. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    NAFTA driver woulda just pulled over the fence.....:biggrin_2556::biggrin_25523:
     
  11. rubbergearsnextyear

    rubbergearsnextyear Heavy Load Member

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    Been there, done that and I even got the t-shirt lol.
     
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