Tornados

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Bronco5097, Feb 7, 2008.

  1. Bronco5097

    Bronco5097 Light Load Member

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    Can anyone tell me what I should do if a Tornado is bearing down on me? Do I try to out run it? Hide under bridge? Ect Please help!!:biggrin_255:
     
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  3. illegal_eagle187

    illegal_eagle187 Light Load Member

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    A truck isn't faster than a tornado and don't hide underneath a bridge like other people do.... I know that much but I'm guessing find a low lying area off the side of the road and bunker down lol...what do u other drivers out there do when ur faced with a tornado?
     
  4. chickenhauler

    chickenhauler Bobtail Member

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    I live in a coastal town of Virginia, not a lot of tornado's, but I always heard that low lying areas such as a ditch could save your life. I cant say that I have any experience in this area. Hopefully you wont either.
     
  5. Bronco5097

    Bronco5097 Light Load Member

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    Are saying get out of trk and lay down in ditch?
     
  6. Bronco5097

    Bronco5097 Light Load Member

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    If your truck is loaded 80,000lbs won't it be safer to stop and get into sleeper and cover-up?
     
  7. illegal_eagle187

    illegal_eagle187 Light Load Member

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    A tornado will toss that truck down the road....even if its loaded...u always here about big buildings getting destroyed and mobile homes getting tossed around : /
     
  8. illegal_eagle187

    illegal_eagle187 Light Load Member

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    Tornados are a really freaky sight...it gives me chills seeing them..its like looking at death lol....living in oklahoma I've seen my share of them
     
  9. Bronco5097

    Bronco5097 Light Load Member

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    OK, So whats a driver to do ? Does anyones Co have a policey on "Twisters"
     
  10. illegal_eagle187

    illegal_eagle187 Light Load Member

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    I haven't seen any policies on tornados... But I'm not a driver yet but just follow common sense....
     
  11. e-tee

    e-tee Bobtail Member

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    While it might seem a good idea to get underneath an overpass, that can be the wrong thing to do. Those areas tend to act as a tunnel and actually suck stronger wind into them.

    If you can see it and it is close and heading your way, get out of your truck and hit the ditch, lay face down on your belly and cover your head with your arms. Your best chance to survive.....
     
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