Odd Question..which way do you sleep?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by BoazTrucker, Feb 20, 2016.

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Which direction do you sleep

  1. Head near drivers side?

    89.3%
  2. Head near passengers side?

    7.1%
  3. Sleep? Who needs sleep...this load needs to get there!

    3.6%
  1. CrappieJunkie

    CrappieJunkie Wishin' I was fishin'

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    Thats funny right there.
     
  2. HardlyWorkingNeverHome

    HardlyWorkingNeverHome Heavy Load Member

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    Depends which way the truck is leaning and how bad. I get headaches if my head is below my feet for long periods.
     
  3. dngrous_dime

    dngrous_dime Road Train Member

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    Sometimes while driving. Those long straight stretches, I just prop my feet up on the steering wheel, and turn the headlights off to get some good Zs.....


    But seriously, head behind the drivers seat, and I typically use a sleeping bag. Easier to pull one item out to wash when it needs done, and I hate having cold drafts on my feet.
     
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    purpleprime Medium Load Member

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    Head near the drivers side , simply because that's where all the heat/air controls and light switches are at.
     
  5. CargoWahgo

    CargoWahgo Road Train Member

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    I started in a kw600 so I went passengers seat. Storage access convenience.

    Then later on when I got an opti idle truck I switched.

    Problem is you get so used to spinning to your right....well your face meets the upstairs bunk and you kick all your junk.

    So pick one and stick with it!!!!

    I still did the turn suck in and duck maneuver coming in and out of the sleeper BTW even with those giant evo sleepers. Habit is habit....
     
  6. lovesthedrive

    lovesthedrive R.I.P.

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    The controls for the APU / bunk controls are on the drivers side of a Freightliner. Rather hard to work the controls with the feet.
     
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    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    Head on drivers side.

    Unless I can't find a suitable parking spot.
    I won't try to sleep with my head below my feet (if the truck is at an angle.)
     
  8. Keep'em 18roll;ng

    Keep'em 18roll;ng Light Load Member

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    Butt Butt naked!! With my head behind driver seat and buttocks facing the wall, spent some time in the penitentiary!!!
     
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