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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by hrdman2luv, Jan 13, 2013.

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  1. Jan 13, 2013 #1
    hrdman2luv

    hrdman2luv Medium Load Member

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    This isn't meant to scare you. But, make you aware of some things you will probably see during your driving career.
    WARNING!!! Some of these were probably fatal.

     
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  3. Jan 13, 2013 #2
    TruckerPete1990

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    I have always said. Every should he hey wrec A wrecked yard compan so tha peopl people and orientation have have to go and look at. Also should have details on what happen.
     
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  4. Jan 13, 2013 #3
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    Notice... Most of the wrecks in this video, were caused by the cars/pickup trucks. Not all of'm. But most of'm.
     
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  5. Jan 13, 2013 #4
    pattyj

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    yep but according to FMCSA/DOT the trk drivers are the worst on the planet.A few weeks ago im driving thru unplowed hwys to the receiver,I seen more 4 wheelers flipped over or in ditches and not one semi but yet we're horrible drivers.
     
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  7. Jan 13, 2013 #5
    pattyj

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    Things like this does happen but during my 8 yr carreer I have'nt witnessed any such horrific accidents.
     
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  8. Jan 13, 2013 #6
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    Recurring themes
    1. SEATBELTS PEOPLE!

    2. Speed ( most were going too fast for road conditions)

    3. Intersections...know where they are and use caution approching them!

    4. Always be aware of your surroundings. Notice how some of the videographers had to think fast to avoid oncoming speeders/collisions.

    No!!!! I am not trying to be a know it all, just observing what is contained in the video and learning from it.
     
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  9. Jan 13, 2013 #7
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    most of these are also not in the US.
     
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  10. Jan 13, 2013 #8
    hrdman2luv

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    I've seen a couple. One very close to me, and right in front of me. I was going around Baltimore one morning when a 4wheeler came up and passed a truck on the trucks left, then tried to make the exit on the trucks right. The truck over reacted and ended up head first into a sign pole in the ditch. The 4 wheeler never even stopped.

    I was behind the truck about 2 truck lengths, and had to step on the throttle to get passed the sign that was falling down onto the road.. When I got stopped and ran back to check on the driver, we though he was dead at first. But he started moving his head and apparently been knocked out from the impact. Within a couple of minutes, there was a doctor and a couple of nurses on their way home from the night shift.
     
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  11. Jan 13, 2013 #9
    Red Hot Mess

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    As much as we don't like FMCSA, DOT, and all those bears at least we are a tad bit safer here.
     
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  12. Jan 13, 2013 #10
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    scary.....
     
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