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re: What can be done to curtail this 18 wheeler problem?
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:39 am to CaptainsWafer
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:39 am to CaptainsWafer
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Seeing how bad everyone else around here drives, do we know if all these wrecks are the truckers fault?
I've asked that question twice and still have not got an answer. I'd also be interested to see the stats on 18 wheeler accidents and what percentage of those are the trucker's fault. I'm not sure, but I susprct most accidents are not the trucker's fault. I base this on the fact that most of the trucks I see are driving safely while a lot of the 4 wheelers I see drive like they have a death wish.
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Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:46 am to Darth_Vader
I drove from BR to Hammond and back every day for 6+ years and saw a hand full of accidents actually happen, none of which involved an 18 wheeler. I did pass plenty of accidents that had already happened that did and did not involve big trucks.
The point is, the people who drove that stretch on 12 caused a lot of wrecks where no big truck was involved.
The point is, the people who drove that stretch on 12 caused a lot of wrecks where no big truck was involved.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:49 am to Darth_Vader
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I base this on the fact that most of the trucks I see are driving safely while a lot of the 4 wheelers I see drive like they have a death wish.
+1 . But I'm a truck driver so I might be biased.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 8:49 am to Darth_Vader
Yeah there are some rebel truckers out there, but not like the old days. The trucking industry is the most regulated industry, and due to these companies dealing with lawsuits, they put a lot of pressure on drivers regarding safety. Speed limiters, GPS tracking, and cameras.
Not to mention these guys have families they are trying to raise, and know an at fault accident will basically kill there earning power. (Not that they make much to begin with)
Meanwhile the passenger car is doing a list of things other than trying to be safe and respect the dangers of what they are doing
Not to mention these guys have families they are trying to raise, and know an at fault accident will basically kill there earning power. (Not that they make much to begin with)
Meanwhile the passenger car is doing a list of things other than trying to be safe and respect the dangers of what they are doing
Posted on 12/20/14 at 12:42 pm to Darth_Vader
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I've asked that question twice and still have not got an answer. I'd also be interested to see the stats on 18 wheeler accidents and what percentage of those are the trucker's fault. I'm not sure, but I susprct most accidents are not the trucker's fault. I base this on the fact that most of the trucks I see are driving safely while a lot of the 4 wheelers I see drive like they have a death wish.
The one I witnessed the other day...was entirely the trucks fault
Driver didn't think so because the vehicle hit was in his blind spot...and should have known better
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