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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by steve-in-kville, Oct 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM.

  1. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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  3. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    Tingling or CRAMPS? I’ve always work3d with my hands, so I am not a good judge. Tingling only comes from days on a motorcycle, hundreds of miles a day in the saddle. Vibration in the grips. Cramps came from working all day without eating and only water to drink. Check your diet first.
     
  4. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    Having your thumbs over the steering wheel instead of wrapped under the steering wheel will keep you from death gripping it.

    Any time you do something new your body will need to adapt. Maybe try a stress ball or something too when you’re not working just to work the muscles in your forearms.
     
  5. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Yes you are now a certified, bonified truck driving man ! Your body will age quickly. Take note of drivers you see that are 45 yrs old but look like they're 60 ! Coffee in left hand, cigarette in right hand or hanging from lips. Time to get on down the highway with that load ! :argue:
     
  6. SmallPackage

    SmallPackage Road Train Member

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    Death grip, butt pucker, and occasional lower back pain from an adrenaline rush brought on by an oh crap moment is just part of the job. Watch the way an old timer real trucker walks and carry's himself. You can feel his pain with his movements. Lol.
     
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  7. Ex-Trucker Alex

    Ex-Trucker Alex Road Train Member

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    I learned years ago to never 'death-grip' a wheel; that causes more accidents than anything else. It makes it too easy to over-correct with the wheel. I grew up in the 'snow belt', and learned how to keep my steering 'loose'. Be ready to slide a bit, and don't panic. Kept me out of ditches for nearly 50 years, too......
     
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  8. 201

    201 Road Train Member

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    When my arms got tired, I'd steer with my knees,,,:eek:
     
  9. 77fib77

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    Is it electrolytes? Put some salt in water. Not Gatorade it's loaded with sugar.
     
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  10. Moosetek13

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    Put some salt and pepper and butter on a baked potato.
    But, salt water as a drink? More than gross.
     
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