How dangerous is it out there?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Hearty, May 6, 2013.

  1. Cranky Yankee

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    isnt he really asking if you ever needed it?
     
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  3. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    a soccer referee died the other day
    punched by a HS goalie
    life is dangerous everywhere
    no different here
    no more no less

    murders in little town of 500 in il last week
    but i have been in every ghetto in this country
    at 2 am delivering food and hasn't been a problem
     
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  4. pattyj

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    Its not bad.Im a female and did the solo thing for 7 yrs and going back to solo before too long.
     
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  5. QuietMike

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    When you're out walking around especially at night stay a few feet away from the front of the parked trucks. It makes you easier to see for anyone pulling out and it will help you see anyone popping out between them before they have an opportunity to attack you. Don't walk between trailers if you can avoid it, take the extra minute or two and walk around. When you're parked on the street in what looks like a questionable neighborhood, or any neighborhood for that matter, just assume it is and keep your doors locked. If someone you don't know approaches your vehicle outside of customers, crack your window a bit to talk to them, or just talk to them through the window. When you're walking around walk with confidence but try not to appear arrogant. But in the end, you're never going to be able to do anything that will completely keep you from the potential of being a victim.
     
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  6. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Getting abducted and probed by aliens happens all the time, you'll get used to it.
     
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  7. ShootThis

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    And all their children are the Internet Tough Guys.:biggrin_255:
     
  8. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    For you being quietmike,you sure had alot to say,lol.All excellent advice.
     
  9. skateboardman

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    I had a jb hunt driver come after me with a razor, he said if had somewhere to plug it in , he would cut my head off.
     
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  10. bigjoel

    bigjoel Road Train Member

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    My biggest problem was keeping all the women off of me!
     
  11. secorp

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    Bragging about your private parts should be left in another forum.:biggrin_2559:
     
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