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First time trip to Alabama

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by HwyDragon, May 31, 2017.

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  1. May 31, 2017 #1
    HwyDragon

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    Today is gonna be my first time in Alabama. Montgomery to be exact. My dedicated runs are normally north east. But anyways aside from the legendary TA in Monty, is there anything else you veterans suggest I look out or prepare for?
     
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  3. May 31, 2017 #2
    pattyj

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    This run should be a breeze since you're use to northeast runs.
     
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  4. May 31, 2017 #3
    skellr

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    Quite a few like to drive 10 under in town so you end up stopping at every light.
     
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  5. May 31, 2017 #4
    Moose1958

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    Watch out for the speed traps. Alabama like Mississippi is full of em.
     
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  7. May 31, 2017 #5
    lilillill

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    Yes... banjos.
     
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  8. May 31, 2017 #6
    lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    Which way are you coming in and where are you going? Coke? C&S?
     
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  9. May 31, 2017 #7
    lilillill

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    I-65 is pretty much a free-for-all except when you get to Montgomery. They have a metric ####-ton of motorcycle cops that enjoy hiding beside the freeway.
     
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  10. May 31, 2017 #8
    HwyDragon

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    From Ohio. Heading to Forward Air.
     
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  11. May 31, 2017 #9
    lilillill

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    On Jackson Ferry Rd?
     
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  12. May 31, 2017 #10
    KillingTime

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    Alabama is generally good driving. It and Arkansas were two of my favorites while I was OTR.

    I do all my biz in the Northeast now, so I feel ya, OP. If you can drive up here (especially the 95 corridor from Boston to Richmond, VA) you can drive nearly anywhere, IMO.
     
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