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Good practices and tips from otr drivers...please

Discussion in 'Prime' started by TooGroovy, Feb 25, 2013.

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  1. Feb 26, 2013 #31
    TooGroovy

    TooGroovy Medium Load Member

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    Was not expecting this...but everything counts...
    Salt lake city rancheritos take out 24 hour fajita mix plate 9 bucks steak shrimp chi ken guacamole... several but one is in redwood and 80...
     
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  3. Feb 26, 2013 #32
    pattyj

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    So you're saying you miss signs?Alway look far and ahead.The longer you drive the more routine it'll be to see your signs long before you approch them.You're just nervous is all.
     
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  4. Feb 26, 2013 #33
    TooGroovy

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    Real basics for struggling beginners..
    If you see a sign for an exit...there is an entrance coming

    Most if not all the weigh stations are listed with exit numbers in atlas

    At bridges trucks five tons or over have special lanes mostly to the right even if pre passBAltimore

    Yes...experienced guys...the transition from a sunday driving four wheeler to a professional driver is huuuuge
     
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  5. Feb 26, 2013 #34
    JIMROY

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    I had a guy road testing me one time , he told me read each sign outloud to yourself , you don't miss them and it helps keep you alert and awake too.
     
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  7. Feb 26, 2013 #35
    TooGroovy

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    It is actually worse than that... I have enough vision to pass dot ... but I FOR THE
    LIFE OF ME I swear on my V Star 1100 was not aware I needed glasses... by the time I can read the sign I am on top of them. . I guess in my camaro it was ..."viva la vida loca" lets supercharge the exit... I am NOT PROUD Of this... getting glasses immediately
     
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  8. Feb 26, 2013 #36
    TooGroovy

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    Reading signs out loud and saying..and it means that I...
    And a lot of times is...can be calm
     
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  9. Feb 26, 2013 #37
    pattyj

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    When I went to school we had say everything outloud whether seeings signs what we're going to do next ect.It's called commontary and yes it really helped.Even after school and in training I did that.Trainer at first thought I was a few fries shy of a happy meal,lol.
     
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  10. Feb 26, 2013 #38
    JIMROY

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    hmmmm, a happy meal sounds real tasty right now. Lol
    your makin me hungry!!!
     
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  11. Feb 26, 2013 #39
    pattyj

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    Why don't you buy a pair of glasses from your Walmart those will help till you do get a pair of prescription glasses.
     
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  12. Feb 26, 2013 #40
    pattyj

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    lol:biggrin_25525:
     
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