Myth of the Black Dog?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by MojoPotatoe, Oct 23, 2011.

  1. Dave1837

    Dave1837 Road Train Member

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    When I was moving back to PA from ND I was hauling a 24 ft enclosed trailer with my F150 that had all my belongings in it, furniture, ATV, dressers, etc...it's about a 25 hour hike all together. I drove it straight through only stopping for gas. After I got through Chicago and started into Indiana I was beyond tired, 4am, no traffic and the cruise set at 75. When I was almost into Ohio I saw a garbage truck backing into the interstate right in front of me, my eyes were open mind you. I stabbed the brakes and swerved to the left. Once I swerved, the garbage truck was gone. Craziest thing I ever experienced. Needless to say I stopped at the first service plaza in Ohio and got a 24 oz coffee and a red bull. Hallucinations are real and by the time you notice them, it's probably too late. All I can say is, God bless trailer away control.
     
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  3. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    For me most of the time it was like I was in a tunnel. I knew it was time to find a place to stop.
     
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  4. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I mistook a tree branch for a low bridge once and slammed on the brakes.
     
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  5. dedrouteCO

    dedrouteCO Medium Load Member

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    I did this with the horizon my first year driving.
     
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  6. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    I see bridges like overpasses that are not there...... Sleep deprivation can make you hallucinate as good as any drugs.
     
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  7. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    Elogs have removed most of these from the high...
     
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