18 Wheeler stuck in Zion National Park tunnel

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by Big Don, Dec 24, 2014.

  1. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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  3. sazook

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    Possibly. He came in from the other direction than what I did, but I do not believe that was any type of awning or cover at the booths that would have prevented a truck from going through.
     
  4. walstib

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    A GPS doesn't make you ignore signs...But in today's world of little to no personal responsibility, you have to blame something!{other than yourself}

    And the road on the west side reminds me of 52 in WV, not really made for 53'ers!
     
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  5. skateboardman

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    lol, I would love to how that trailer looks like a mom and pop or o/o??? because the doors seem to be white with no markings is the answer, they have probably been knocked off and replaced.

    some of you must have never helped one of these jokers who was following his navigo on the quallcomm. gps ????? its built into the elog
     
  6. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Its still the latest convenient excuse.
     
  7. OFTOTR

    OFTOTR Medium Load Member

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    A lot of the larger national park gates aren't manned at night, and left open.


    Train on the proper use of a GPS in CDL school? I have no idea what they teach in those, but I'd guess some sort of electronic training thing, like a simulator, where you have to learn to spot road signs would be better.
    '11' 6" 'No trucks' 'Idiot truck drivers wearing hoodies while driving not allowed' 'trucks use left lane' 'If you can read this sign it's too late to wake your trainer up...'
     
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  8. freightwipper

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    Yup... another "Professional driver" that follows a GPS and doesn't read signs
     
  9. ironpony

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    I really doubt he was "following the GPS." Just not paying attention, and got himself in trouble. The GPS nonsense is just an excuse.
     
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  10. *Five-0*

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    A quick look at a map (remember those?) should have been clue enough not to go through Zion. Why anybody in their right mind would go that way except to sight see or visit the park is beyond me......
     
  11. snowwy

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    if i were to see some sort of park shack, that be my first clue to not go any further. regardless of open or not.

    but, then, i look for the signs to not be on the road in the first place.
     
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