Am I too short to drive a 18-wheeler?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Peewee91, Dec 26, 2014.

  1. new chavo

    new chavo Bobtail Member

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    Yeah, if you go flatbed you may have a challenge. I'm 5/5 and I have to carry an 8' ladder with me.
     
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  3. Big Don

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    Hey, welcome to the forum here, new kid! I'm curious why you would have to carry an 8' step ladder because you are 5-5. Are you saying that if you were, oh let's say 5-8 that you wouldn't need the step ladder? I'm probably just being thick here, but I don't get it. . .
     
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  4. crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    A company I drove for had a midget driver, they had special adapters made to fit on the pedals so he could reach, he also trained, 5'4" shouldn't be a issue
     
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  5. crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    Man! I'm 6' and I carry a 8' ladder, I've pick up some tall loads, (pre-loaded) needing padding, and unless your 12' tall your going to need a ladder to reach the top, and at my age, I'm no monkey, so trying to crawl up those loads not happening
     
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  6. G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    Are you trying to say you're almost as old as an old fart like me and a few others? :biggrin_2559:
     
  7. Mudguppy

    Mudguppy Degenerate Immoralist

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    *best southern drawl*
    And just HOW do y'all know it durn't, if you cain't see the dadgum thing to make sure it don't??!?!?!! :biggrin_25523:


    snicker,snort.....LOL
     
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  8. Peewee91

    Peewee91 Light Load Member

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    I just got the chance to check this thread again since last night and I didn't expect so many replies. Thank you all for your helpful answers :). I read them all.
     
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  9. Big Don

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    Hey, we try to help. And of course have a little fun along the way!:biggrin_25525:
     
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  10. Mr Ed

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    We had a midget at the nudist camp.but we threw him out, he had his nose in everyones' business.
     
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  11. Voyager1968

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    I'm 5' 5" and the only truck I've had a problem with was Pete 379. The clutch pedal comes up out of the floor and not from under the dash. As such, when I needed to put it to the floor, I had to raise up out of my seat. Otherwise, I've been driving for nearly 20 years without a problem.
     
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