What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    That's one part, the axle rating, but Indiana the steer limit is 12,000 NO apu allowance.

    Louisiana and Mississippi are 12,000 but have the apu allowance.

    But when dude calls you in when you roll over the scale at 12.4, and looks at your truck and you're rated for 12, then you're gonna have some 'splainin to do.

    I seen a dude in Oregon checking tire pressures on some guys steers with a heavy axle.
     
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  3. Judge

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    And now, the weather update just for
    you..
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  4. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Some of the best use of the pieana right here -



    I'm gonna be leavin'
    At the break of dawn
    Wish you could come
    But I don't need no woman taggin' along
     
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  5. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    And the rest of the story about the dude that biffed it on the new 202 - Josephit Hernandez ( I know you're surprised ), and he hit a car hauler. Car hauler driver walked unscathed.
     
  6. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    Maybe, sometimes after a fatal wreck, some drivers never drive again.
     
  7. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    Those type of wrecks, will affect some more than others,
    Usually when at night, alone with your thoughts, a mind can let you see things..
    Like a little blue car disappearing below the hood of a 379 before it slams into a car driven by an old woman, yes she pulled out infront of you, yes, her husband was in another car behind her they were taking hers to the shop.

    Why she stopped at the stopsign, waited for the last moment and pulled out, noone will ever know,
    Even though, you slowed down, expecting her to tub the sign, then hadti lockthe brakes, though it didnt help..
    but for a while,you will wonder things line,
    Did she see me?
    Did she turn at last minute and see?
    Is there anything more i could have done..
    If I wouod have left, one minute before or later, would the outcome be different.

    Then calling for help, though you know its to late and being there with her husband for 35 years and nothing you can say or do, while he tries to get to her


    It affects. Sorry for the tale, but its true
     
  8. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

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  9. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

    HillbillyDeluxeTruck Road Train Member

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    Nope, no one I recognize. But that name atleast his last name definitely rings a bell.
     
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  10. WesternPlains

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    DOT here, is big on measuring the width of the tread on the tires. There is a spec on the actual amount of tread on the road, versus weight. Doesn't matter the rating of the tire or axle. Can have the rating, but fail on actual tread.
    DOT said it's because people were buying narrower than needed tires.
    People here are great at being cheap.
     
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