What do you do if you spot a twister?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Flashdrive7, May 2, 2015.

  1. kanidana

    kanidana Heavy Load Member

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    Hope the planners, dispatchers, and freight distributors do not have it out for you...because probability matters....
     
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    Look for a severe weather forecast before I accept a load that runs through it.

    Those are just Dust Devils in the SW.
     
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    Wild Murphy HAPPY TRUCK DRIVER

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    I fixed it.
     
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    Drive it thru the center like a ######!!!!!
    Spin around completely upright and continue on in your red truck.
    Duh.

    I saw the Moore one glanced and continued floating on my super singles towards Durant.
     
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    beat #### advice I've ever encountered. You deserve a beer driver.
     
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    Don't drive and film the twister with a handheld device......
     
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    Make sure you speak clearly when trying to outrun it and screaming the whole time, me personally, I want to hear the shear terror in your voice, for that you won't need to hold the phone sideways.
     
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    OK, ok,now seriously here, this guy is asking for guidance and all you can give him is sarcasm???

    OP, next exit, find the elevator, yeah the place that takes grain from the hopper bottems. Put yourself on the opposite side of the elevator than the twister. You will be sheltered from debris and wind. Other than stopping and seeing which way the beast is headed, then you need to take cover. Don't EVER count on outrunning it. It will shift and it is unpredictable. Remember that and you will do fine.
     
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    Fajo The Dark Knight

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    Hey now, Mine was serious advice, If the twister is faster then your governed truck. Well you get the picture. ;)
     
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