What is YOUR definition of a "steering wheel holder"

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by superpet39, Jun 25, 2013.

  1. Toothpick1

    Toothpick1 Light Load Member

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    The driver that shows no courtesy whatsoever, always has to be first. Hurries to pass someone, only to exit a short distance down the road. He knows nothing about how his truck works and has no interest in finding out. The guy that just opens his door and starts shoveling his trash out onto the ground, even if he's within spitting distance of a trash can. The guy that parks his truck, gets out, peez on the ground, then waddles into the building. The guy that uses the facilities for a major transaction, walks out without washing his hands and heads straight to the buffet. (I gave up on buffets many, many years ago because of this) In short, someone who has no self pride.
     
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  3. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Hmmm... Seems to me if someone bumps a dock they have to then get out and unload that customer's freight. ;)

    Just a thought...
     
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  4. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    I have actual footage of real steeringwheelholders!


    "What should we do?"
    "I don't know what's going on"
    "Oh my god, maybe we need to get out of this truck! Get out Joseph!"

    Yessir, lots of skill. Driving mindlessly down the road.

    "But Six, they couldn't see!"

    Yet R&L safety stops a set of wiggle wagons. If anyone should have wiped out, it should have been R&L. Not only did he stop in time, but his trailers are straight. That's the difference between a driver and a steeringwheelholder.

    There's video after video after video of Braindead steeringwheelholders to the point of where it seems that the majority on the road are Braindeads.

    "But Six, how are we supposed to know something bad has happened?"

    If you go to the beach and there's no water, that's a sign that imminent danger is upon you. If you're running down the highway, and there's ZERO oncoming traffic, SOMETHINGS WRONG up ahead!
    What does a Braindead do right before he gets killed in a car crash? Answer: turns his camera on to film it for social media. "Hey! I'm about to die...wouldn't it be cool to get some pics for FoolBook? I'd better update my status to deceased!"
     
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  5. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Somehow I had a feeling that the guys talking at the end were the ones in the CRST truck that put it in the ditch.

    People were going WAY too fast for conditions there.
     
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    TripleSix God of Roads

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    Take it a step farther. It's not always speed (R&L was probably faster than any truck in the video except for the car hauler), it's reading the road. There's no oncoming traffic. CLUE. There's vehicles on the shoulder. CLUE. There are people standing in the elements filming. CLUE.
    If you are paying attention to everything, the clues would make your self preservation mode kick in, and you instantly slow down. These guys see the vehicles on the left shoulder, see the vehicles on the right and decide to thread the needle. Braindead is Braindead at any speed.
     
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  7. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I personally prefer to be the stone in the river in conditions like that, so the "braindeads" get further away from me faster.

    Contributing to a cluster is always a thing to be avoided.
     
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  8. Iron Trucker

    Iron Trucker Bobtail Member

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    Steering wheel holder -
    Anyone who thinks plastic trucks are cool - anyone who thinks Freightliners are cool- fat lazy tank top and flip flop wearing douche bags- anyone who don’t know what 389 or W9 means
     
  9. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Biggest steering wheel holder on TTR right here-

    20210108_104206.jpg
     
  10. Final Drive

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    What's up with all the hate against freightliners,I still drive my 1997 Classic that I bought brand new...and it still hasn't disappointed me...
     
  11. Badmon

    Badmon Heavy Load Member

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    Love me a good classic, FLB, and maybe even a FLD . I actually really dig the early model freightshakers
     
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