How Do You Take Your Breaks?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by JasonCT, Sep 28, 2008.

  1. JasonCT

    JasonCT Bobtail Member

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    Greetings friends,

    So how does taking a bread while on the road work for you? Do you drive a couple/few hours and rest - or do you just drive til nature calls or simply have to stop?

    Sorry if the question seems "basic" just something I have been thinking about.

    Thanks!

    ~Jason
     
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  3. im6under

    im6under Heavy Load Member

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    I generally don't take breaks... lunch or p'stops...

    if nature calls too loudly... I try to fuel up also and save another stop.

    btw... fueling at 5 p.m. when the island is full is nuts....:biggrin_2552:
     
  4. brinkj23

    brinkj23 "Asphalt Cowboy"

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    I usually try to drive 4 hours then stop and take a nature call and stretch a little, and then try to drive the rest of my 7 before stopping again.
     
  5. Minus...

    Minus... Light Load Member

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    I would drive until i feel as though i wanna take a break...because taking breaks slows you down...you can snack on a little something while driving...maybe stop once for a good meal and clear ya mind...then just go again when you hit the truck stop...but it depends on the mood i'm in...
     
  6. CURTWAYNE

    CURTWAYNE Medium Load Member

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    All depends. If I was under a timed load, and didn't have time to stop, I just keep on truckin'. If I need to pee, there are quite a few trees between here and there. Doesn't take long to stop and add to the moisture content of one of them.
    Otherwise, I would just stop if need be.
     
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