From My Dash Cam

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by fishonron, Nov 2, 2019.

  1. fishonron

    fishonron Medium Load Member

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    This is a great example of just how fast things can very bad.

    US 54 through Texas this morning.

    Start watching @1:00


    There was a slight bend in the road so I couldn't see what was taking place right behind the first truck.

    Just as I passed by the first truck all I could see was the high beams of a truck in my lane coming at me.

    Please drivers 'always' be hyper focused at all times. You just never know what's about to happen.

    Oh, and there was a passing lane just a couple of miles ahead but Mr. High Beams couldn't wait.

    Don't make stupid decisions like the guy in my lane.

    Patience Wins the Day...Live by it and be safe.

    I feel blessed today.
     
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  3. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Oh my god buddy that was some great driving, u were quick to respond but didnt over react and put it in the ditch. That gave me an adrenaline rush just watching that. Glad you are ok.
     
  4. Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    How much of your seat cushion did you have to dig out of you back side???

    That is pretty nerve racking just to watch... Let alone experience.
     
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  5. stillwurkin

    stillwurkin Road Train Member

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    What a idiot!!! Tell you what ,i think it is getting worse every year. Good job missing that POS. Thank goodness for that wide berm. Just sitt'in here shaking my head, unbelievable stupidity.
     
  6. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Crazy part is both those drivers had plenty of time to hit the brakes when they seen headlights from the cam truck and yet when they both pass they are running side by side. Probably some dumb road rage going on ..its to bad its dark and cant see license plate number or dot numbers . that guy deserves to lose his license and be behind bars .
     
  7. Harry Flashman

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    This is exactly why I try to avoid driving on undivided highways at night.

    I can never see anything. There could be a huge boulder in my travel lane and I wouldn’t see it, because all I can see are the #### oncoming headlights.

    Driving at night on the interstate or through cities is fine, but those undivided highways (especially in rural or mountainous area) suck at night.
     
  8. fishonron

    fishonron Medium Load Member

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    It had me rattled pretty good until it got light out at least.

    I'm sure the first truck knew what was going on behind him. I wonder what he was thinking as I approached.

    I barked out a few choice words on the radio but of course no reply.
     
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  9. rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    This is the main reason I avoid two lane highways when possible.
     
  10. PoleCrusher

    PoleCrusher Road Train Member

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    Dang it man. Sure am glad you were able to handle the situation. And thank God there was a shoulder, and nobody sitting there broke down.
     
  11. fishonron

    fishonron Medium Load Member

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    I've been thanking God for that all day. If there was no shoulder I probably wouldn't be here now typing this.
     
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