How dangerous is it out there?

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  1. DGStrong71

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    Lol, that's why I carry pepper spray.
     
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    Its nothing like you hear. Don't get me wrong, #### does happen from time to time for some unfortunates. But unless you go out of your way to park at the ######### hole in the wall truck stop in memphis, tn ... you shouldn't need to worry THAT much.
     
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    In the 33 years I've been driving I can't recall a single time I ever felt threatened on the road. I guess being born and raised in the Bronx you get a little street smart and you get to deal with the harsh realities of the real world. My biggest fear is getting my truck hit by someone in the truck stop while I'm sleeping at 3 in the morning. My little bit of advice? Watch your surroundings, whether it's in Hunts Point or Picayune Ms.
     
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    Same here. Especially the FJ. I intentionally took up two parking spaces the last time I parked in a FJ to save my truck and be able to get back out.
     
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    The CB Rambo's are a fierce, fearless bunch and should be avoided at all cost unless you enjoy hearing a bunch of morons confirm how big a moron they are. Time wasted dealing with these idiots is on you.
     
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    Correction... Life is fatal, it always leads to death :)
     
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    You are kidding, right? I mean, taking up two spaces?

    If you are not serious, someone should have beat on your door and demanded you park correctly. It's difficult enough for drivers to find places to park and then to pull into a lot and see someone taking up two spots....I'd not be able to NOT say anything. Especially if there wasn't a spot.
     
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    Im not kidding. Two drivers almost took my hood off that night and I needed to get some sleep
     
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    if you go looking for trouble, trouble will find you. just be aware of whats going on around you
     
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    If you needed sleep, you should find another place to park.
     
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