Which city?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Marc007, Jan 26, 2017.

  1. Marc007

    Marc007 Bobtail Member

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    Chicago , Los Angeles, NYC, or Miami? ? Which city is the hardest to drive in. Traffic, tight turns? Etc. And which city listed has the most diversity of truck driver's from different countries?
     
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  3. ExOTR

    ExOTR Windshield Chipper Extraordinaire

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    Meh.... Depends on you. I didn't mind LA, was easy to drive but rush hour sucked. Chicago had a gazillion low bridges, New York is just all around "tight".
    My hatred? Houston...
     
  4. ExOTR

    ExOTR Windshield Chipper Extraordinaire

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    I would assume Chicago would top your list on Diversity, New York a close 2nd.
     
  5. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I vote for Washington DC.
     
  6. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    NYC, but that's my experience. yours might be different. I understand getting around Los Angeles since I was at one time from there. And Chicago is easier once you get used to it. But all of the above are terrible at rush hour. If there is any one place, I would lose it and go running naked and screaming about the curative effects of Gatorade, it would be DC......
     
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    Aradrox Heavy Load Member

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    The curative effects of Gatorade? I would pay to see that
     
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  8. 8thnote

    8thnote Road Train Member

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    Of those on your list, Chicago would be my least favorite. Lots of unexpected low clearances. My personal worst city to drive in is Pittsburgh PA. If you ever have the misfortune of delivering there, the reasons will be readily apparent.

    Also, Chicago is the """trucking diversity""" Capitol of the world.
     
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  9. Coover

    Coover Road Train Member

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    I think they train motorists of Pittsburgh how to be the worst drivers ever. Either that or something in the water supply
     
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  10. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    Chicago is not that bad once you get use to it. I do local runs daily in Chicago but I pull a flatbed. Up north there's a lot of low bridges even I get nervous going under them. Lot of unexpected no truck signs and narrow streets, and yes there's Chicago PD who will ticket trucks for going on that road.
     
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  11. Buck7991

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    I would say NYC. Probably the most populated and very tight streets
     
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