Unoccupied 18-wheeler rolls across Rte. 117 in Bedford Hills

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  1. Cybergal

    Cybergal Road Train Member

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    Unoccupied 18-wheeler rolls across Rte. 117 in Bedford Hills
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    http://lohud.com/article/20081106/NEWS02/811060518/-1/SPORTS
     
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  3. Lilbit

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    I'm gonna guess someone forgot to set their brakes.
     
  4. countrycruisers

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    The whole thing could have been prevented with one gatorade bottle.
     
  5. Roadmedic

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    I did that once, but thankfully it was on level pavement.

    When I got back into the truck, I about had a heart attack when the brakes were not set.

    As a result, I now check the brakes are set twice before I get out.
     
  6. doubledragon5

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    Same here, I stopped to use the rest room, opened up the door to step out. I noticed the pavement was moving and said of fudge that is not suppose to happen. Jumped back in the seat and pulled the brakes...
     
  7. Lilbit

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    My first trainer with Swift did that at a truck stop in Big Cabin. Doors were locked too. He had been driving. I got the door unlocked and pulled the knobs before he could even decide what to do about it. That is something I always triple checked after that, whether I was still in training, driving solo, or driving team.
     
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