Not at Fault accident question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by freightwipper, Oct 20, 2014.

  1. n3ss

    n3ss Heavy Load Member

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    That's because we're held to a higher standard than 4 wheelers, considering that we operate heavy machinery and our #### ups can have very real, very fatal consequences (more so than driving a car) - we should be held to a higher standard. We're sometimes called "Professional" drivers, part of our job is operating these 80,000lb death machines in a safe, responsible, way.
     
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    MysticHZ Road Train Member

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    All wonderful sentiments ... until the 4 wheeler lawyers up and says they were trying to pass you, when you swerved into them.
     
  3. freightwipper

    freightwipper Road Train Member

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    yet 4 wheelers aren't on HOS
    they can drive after being awake 5 days in a row no problem