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why do drivers cut corners

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Freebird135, Sep 20, 2009.

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  1. Sep 20, 2009 #1
    Freebird135

    Freebird135 Road Train Member

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    and i mean that literally


    why do u see so many drivers (off interstate) making right turns that they should be able to make fairly easy but riding 3 feet onto the sidewalk?

    i see it all the time, im a rookie and i know i could make most of these turns with no problems, and i see guys do it all the time

    they just start the turn to early......i dont understand why it happens so much, arent they suppose to be professional drivers?:biggrin_25510:
     
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  3. Sep 20, 2009 #2
    rookietrucker

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    They DO NOT pay enough attention to there mirrors. When I started driving, my instructor would poke me in the right shoulder and ask, "what's in your right mirror". (LoL) He was not doing it to be mean but to show me how fast things can change.
     
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  4. Sep 20, 2009 #3
    ship71021

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    I agree. Many drivers just don't pay attention. It's also laziness in that regards.
     
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  5. Sep 20, 2009 #4
    Rug_Trucker

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    When I was hauling fuel we called those type of drivers "side walk sissies!":biggrin_255:
     
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  7. Sep 20, 2009 #5
    REDD

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    And this from a rookie who isn't even old enough to drive an OTR truck? Before you start bashing other drivers, I would suggest that you get some experience under your ### first. When you KNOW that you can do it... That is usually when you screw stuff up.

    If they are doing it ALL the time... then obviously there is a reason. Me personally will drag my trailer over the sidewalk if I see that there may be clearance issues with the front end of my 379... I'd much rather beat up the trailer then the truck.
     
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  8. Sep 21, 2009 #6
    Freebird135

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    its sad isnt it that im a rookie and i know i can do it and these so called professional drivers cant, or are just to lazy to
     
    Freebird135, Sep 21, 2009
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  9. Sep 21, 2009 #7
    BoDarville01

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    fixed it for ya.
     
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  10. Sep 21, 2009 #8
    REDD

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    I was trying to stay away from this thread.... But for some reason I can't.

    Ok Mr. Know it all. While don't you post what highway intersections & what cities these intersections are at. That way we will be able to tell you about them... Or get a aerial view posted so we can tell you exactly why the trailers get dragged over the sidewalks.
     
    REDD, Sep 21, 2009
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  11. Sep 21, 2009 #9
    Brickman

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    Easy now, every body just take a breath and calm down.


    This is not worth getting this worked up over.
     
    Brickman, Sep 21, 2009
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  12. Sep 21, 2009 #10
    Working Class Patriot

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    Not only that..."Work" is 4 letter word........and I'm my best to avoid it.....:biggrin_25523:
     
    Working Class Patriot, Sep 21, 2009
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