Anyone done 11 hrs driving non-stop?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by T|2uck3r, Aug 29, 2011.

  1. Onegooddet

    Onegooddet Bobtail Member

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    I have done it and its hard on the body to be in that seat for that long.
     
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  3. paul 1052

    paul 1052 Heavy Load Member

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    I usually do it twice a week, Minot to Edmonton, unload sleep then back to Minot. I keep an electric cooler with food and water on the sleeper floor within reach.
     
  4. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    We do it all the time....Stockton, CA to Portland, OR.....piece of cake!

    You get used to it actually! Splitting a measly 605 miles in 2 days takes away from home time!
     
  5. vinsanity

    vinsanity Road Train Member

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    I did it once, but it wasn't planned. I wanted to stop at a Pilot to get a $1 soda. Next thing I know it's almost 10 hrs so I just kept going. Usually, I drink a lot of liquids so I stop real quick after about 4-5 hrs.
     
  6. Derrick

    Derrick Light Load Member

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    It's very hard on the body and mind, take your breaks.
     
  7. T|2uck3r

    T|2uck3r Light Load Member

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    Other, you live in Stockton? Sacto here.
     
  8. THBatMan8

    THBatMan8 Road Train Member

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    I've done it before a couple of times. A convo with my GF will make those hours fly by and before I know it, the qualcomm is nagging at me due to my HOS being low.
     
  9. THBatMan8

    THBatMan8 Road Train Member

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    Not if you exercise regularly. 20 minutes of sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups and crunches in the morning followed by 20 minutes at night and your body can handle it. Eating healthy makes a difference also.
     
  10. lostNfound

    lostNfound Road Train Member

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    Just make sure you don't miss your exit while exercising.
     
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    7122894003481 Bobtail Member

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    What do you think cruise control is for?
     
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