I am learning how to turn around.

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  1. Dec 3, 2014 #1
    Rooster903

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  3. Dec 3, 2014 #2
    Balakov100

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    Old video.
    If you do it like him you'll figure it out in no time.
     
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    :biggrin_2559:
     
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    This was actually a video of my test drive, they said they would call me. I am still waiting, do you guys think I should move on?:biggrin_25521:
     
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  7. Dec 3, 2014 #5
    Balakov100

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    I guess the crazy thing is he did not HAVE to make a UTurn there.
    Best option would have been wait for traffic to clear and back into the road on the left side.
    Wouldn't even have been blind side.
    Or simply back up and go forward on that same road.
     
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    aduiepyle

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    He thought he was gonna make it, you freak out when you are facing a low bridge but common sense nd control your emotions to turn around safely is another thing.
     
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    I have to agree with balakov100. Ive seen this video several times, it appears there is a road to the left. A road with a very wide intersection. Could have easily did a driver side back into that road and turned around. Granted we cant see if this road is blocked by traffic, a gate, or something else. Even if it was, it could probably been accomplished with just a few pull-ups and this guy would not have destroyed the truck and trailer.
     
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    ineedajob

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    I almost feel sorry for the dude but lol at the same time. When he jumps out with his hands on his head that is a defeated (and probably unemployed) man
     
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    Meltom

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    I like how the guy is filming him instead of attempting to help him. That's pretty cool.
     
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  12. Dec 3, 2014 #10
    Rooster903

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    What, and have him run over the person trying to help? No thanks... :biggrin_2556: You know I can understand getting into a bad situation, but you got into the situation without ripping pieces off of your truck you can get out of that situation without ripping pieces off of your truck. This guy is an idiot, he actually thought at one point if he goes faster he could make it over the grassy knoll. There is no excuse for this, this driver is a village idiot and he is the exact reason DAC came about.
     
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