You know you are a professional driver when...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by NewNashGuy, May 10, 2012.

  1. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    I am guilty of:

    Pulling my right hand off the wheel and reaching for the stick when I hear first gear getting into the upper revs, in my automatic pickup.

    Reaching for the keys to turn off the car, with my left hand.

    And ya, feeling like I am going to get a huge fine when I hold my cell phone to my ear!

    Mikeeee
     
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    Truck driving really screws up you 4 wheeler driving.

    When you wait for a half mile gap in traffic before pulling on to a road when you are in a 4 wheeler.
     
  3. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    i get nervous bobtailing my big truck never feel i am turning the wheel in the right direction backing up
     
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    One thing I actually used to do was kill my running lights in my car whenever I pulled into a parking lot, like walmart, at night. That's one of my biggest pet peeves in a big truck!
     
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    I am guilty of not changing lanes, until there is more than a truck length gap.

    Then remembering I am bobtailing...

    Mikeeee
     
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    I take on/off ramps below the speed limit.

    I look for pull throughs in the parking lot at the grocery store

    I reach for my rewards card when fueling
     
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    There has been a few times when i was bobtail, i would look in the mirror and freak for a second thinking what happened to the trailer.
     
  8. SHO-TYME

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    My Dodge I had was equipped with a Pacbrak, sounded just like the big boys, stopped about as quick with it also.
     
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    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    Cracking your head every time you get in or out, until you FINALLY realize you are NOT getting into/out of your truck. . .
     
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    dirtyjerz glowing beard pouty kid

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    Guilty on all charges:biggrin_25523: