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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DJ Hughes, Jun 15, 2015.

  1. DJ Hughes

    DJ Hughes Light Load Member

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    Ok Im not one to brag but im kind of excited I parallel parked a 70' tractor trailer today. I know that means nothing to yall veteran drivers but for me and only the third time I ever sit in one I feel good bout it. At first I was over steering it and running of the course I guess that's a result of pulling my 18ft camper for so long. Once I realized that small movements of the wheel make big movements at the rear I socked it right in there all nice an straight.
     
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  3. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    Good for you, man. You should always be proud of your accomplishments.
     
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  4. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    Your truck is only 70 feet long? Come back when you do it with 82 feet or more.





    Just kidding ... good going dude.
     
  5. DJ Hughes

    DJ Hughes Light Load Member

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    yeah it a 53ft trailer and I assume the tractor is 20ft, but a big step for me.
     
  6. 6daysontheroad

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    Good job, after a while it will become second nature to you. Congratulations!
     
  7. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Pffff. Big deal. You parallel parked a truck. We do it all the time, kid. Now, when you can park it in a 10'5" parking garage, that will make you a professional trailer trucker. image.jpg image.jpg
     
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  8. cmbks21

    cmbks21 Medium Load Member

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    Lol...

     
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  9. DJ Hughes

    DJ Hughes Light Load Member

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    zinita17601 Road Train Member

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    Thats parking for V.i.P. Very imbecile person
     
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  11. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Somebody had a case of the dumbs that day....


    That's an airport garage in Salt Lake City. So
    1. He was that close to CRE when he did that

    2. It's an airport garage

    3. It's clearly marked 10'5"

    4. ITS A ####ING AIRPORT PARKING GARAGE!!!!!!
     
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