Who wears gloves WHILE driving?

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  1. Pintlehook

    Pintlehook Road Train Member

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    Someone explain why a person would do this.
     
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  3. upnorthwpg

    upnorthwpg Road Train Member

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    Drives me up a wall. Especially if you slipseat.
     
  4. Skate-Board

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  5. Jumbo

    Jumbo Road Train Member

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    I have heard guys say that cuts down on the vibration from the steering wheel. Only time I ever have was when the heater quit working.
     
  6. Jumbo

    Jumbo Road Train Member

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    It didn't fit so they had to acquit.
     
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  7. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    To get a better grip, it's hard holding a steering wheel all day

    *sprinkle sarcasm*
     
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  8. brsims

    brsims Road Train Member

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    I wear'em.

    Gotta wear a brace on my left hand due to wrist damage from falling. Wrist brace is made out of material that slips on the wheel. Gloves provide the extra friction needed.

    Plus, they're comfortable. Comfort matters far more to me than the opinion of strangers.
     
  9. alghazi

    alghazi Road Train Member

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    Apparently they prevent calluses from the steering wheel.

    Never worn them myself.
     
  10. TigerShark

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    Saw a covenant driver wearing gloves on time...you know the fingerless hole where the knuckles are gloves.....did know covenant hauled for Judas Priest
     
  11. TigerShark

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    Haha that's the first thing I do when shaking another truckers hand....see how rough their calluses are to give me an idea how many times they have held a steering wheel for dear life.....
     
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