Which cities are toughest to drive in?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by thehornet, Jan 12, 2012.

  1. BossOutlaw88

    BossOutlaw88 Road Train Member

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    Florida is bad about cops also and the speed limit goes from 55 to as little as 35, so you better pay attention to thd speed limit everytime.
     
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  3. thehornet

    thehornet Medium Load Member

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    up for the challenge, although not an 18 wheeler, i drove a Ryder 26 footer around philly and than fifteen stops in midtown, no scratches or tickets, this driver is dying to get started in the industy...

    hope to see you out there and thank you for the encouragement..
     
  4. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    You got the right attitude ! ! (can do !)
     
  5. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    Trying to follow street directions I'd say Salt Lake City and Washington DC. SLC the streets that run east and west really run north and south and the north and south run east and west. They did it that way to match the side of the Temple. Washington DC is just a nightmare since the streets were laid out for buggy's and designed like a hub.
     
  6. AZS

    AZS Honk if anything falls off

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    Really? I thought Salt Lake City was one of the easiest places to get around in that I've been to.
     
  7. seabring

    seabring Road Train Member

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    Not a big city at all but Winnipeg Canada can be a major PITA if you dont have precise directions. Get into the Exchange district or downtown proper and its a real challenge with the way the streets are laid out. Now that I am a city p+d driver in winnipeg its easy but i really feel sorry for anyone coming in without good truck directions and having to tool around looking for an address. The 4 wheelers are the worst I have seen anywhere.
     
  8. FLORIDAHEAVYHAUL

    FLORIDAHEAVYHAUL Light Load Member

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    If you ever find yourself in Louisiana on I-10 you DO NOT want to be headed West in the morning rush hour(s) through Baton Rouge or East during the afternoon rush. Absolutely one of the WORST experiences you can have in a big rig.
     
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  9. lonewolf262

    lonewolf262 Light Load Member

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    Its funny NYC is tight, LA is huge and DFW is an upside down prick. Chi is cold and windy. It's not the city as much as the drivers ( including truckers) . Most of the drivers are impatient. They see a open space and start weaving in n out only to find the line ain't moving.

    .:whax:
     
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  10. rushfan

    rushfan Bobtail Member

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    The places I dislike the most would be L.A. and Chicago. The best way I've found to handle both places is to get to where you're going EARLY in the morning. L.A. is ALWAYS a mess no matter what time of day though. The other is any two lane highway in Western Arkansas (Ozarks). Very twisty, windy roads and extremely slow traffic. Makes for a long day. Also, I managed to get across the G.W. Bridge in N.Y. fairly well mainly because I was crossing it at 5:00 a.m.. I can't (or wouldn't) do that ride any other way.
     
  11. pilottravel2002

    pilottravel2002 Medium Load Member

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    i would say all northeast,my opinion.
     
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