I got backed into at the truck stop - is it my fault?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by blairandgretchen, May 1, 2018.

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  1. IluvCATS

    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    You should’ve fallen down holding your neck in pain because of the collision you just suffered!
     
    IluvCATS, May 2, 2018
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    The lunatics have taken over the asylum.
     
    daf105paccar, May 2, 2018
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    He tells me he’s not here to cause problems, he’s out here to make friends. I advise him to get close and look - not back up till you hitsomething.

    LOL. Just here to make friends. Good one.
     
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    Thanks for the video! Nice relaxing music. Looks like a lot of drivers not taking care of the equipment. About the rebar load--maybe he was hoping a bobtail or hotshot could park behind him. Not sure what his other option was besides taking up 2 spots. That mudflap was ridiculous.
     
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    Don't get all bothered by fault in these situations. Fault is clearly with the other driver. However you might get questioned about why you did not park correctly by safety. I can tell you as someone that has seen this side of it that contributing reasons can and sometimes is a killer.
     
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    Was his name Boris or Vladimir ? Lol
     
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    Is that Blair?
     
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    Any time I’m hauling long material I usually just park along the curb somewhere or along the driveway.
     
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    Can we use that without attribution?
     
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