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Georgia overdrive; true or false??

Discussion in 'Road Stories' started by Ex-Trucker Alex, Nov 24, 2024.

  1. Nov 24, 2024 #1
    Ex-Trucker Alex

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    Years ago, I was in Atlanta waiting for freight. A bunch of us were talking ****, and I mentioned the term "Georgia overdrive". A local driver stopped me and said "I guess a Yankee like y'all wouldn't know, but we don't use that term down here in Georgia. We call it "Alabama overdrive".

    So, was he telling the truth???
     
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  3. Nov 24, 2024 #2
    SmallPackage

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    I’ve heard old timers down here call it Rocky Mountain overdrive, Yankee overdrive, or Mexican overdrive. Was called Georgia overdrive in Dave Dudley’s song and kinda stuck I guess.
     
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  4. Nov 24, 2024 #3
    Big Road Skateboard

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    I would think Alabama OD wouldn't much work on those Bama flats,

    Call it WyoDrive, droppin down Three Sisters....
     
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  5. Nov 28, 2024 #4
    Ex-Trucker Alex

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    I dunno....lots of hills in northern AL.......
     
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  7. Nov 28, 2024 #5
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  8. Nov 28, 2024 #6
    NightWind

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    I guess there are places in Bama you haven't been like 431 or some of the back roads to the mines......... Read #13
    Top 31 Most Dangerous Roads in the US for Truckers
     
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