Backing question
#41
08-19-2007, 03:03 AM
Originally Posted by greg3564
Originally Posted by aztrucker
You never stop do you...You dont have to get out my way and I dont think I'm a super trucker, you said that ,not me. By the way my truck only goes 68mph I dont think I'll be passing you...good luck you miserable punk..
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#42
08-19-2007, 03:08 AM
Originally Posted by aztrucker
Yeah...Don't only look for Steven's drivers in the truck stops...also watch for them going down mountains. They run 25 mph down all mountains. A friend of mine who worked for Ritchey hauling mail ran into one and was killed, on a very small mountain grade North of Phoenix. The speed limit for trucks on that grade is 65 mph, stevens was going 30mph. Thats just one situation..from what the Arizona state police have told me, they are notorious for this...BEWARE! They are being investigated...Good luck on your backing it will come, be patient and practice..
By the way, if a driver doesn't feel that going as fast as billy big riggers like you, I would rather they slow down to their comfort zone. Otherwise people like your "friend" not only kill themselves, they kill others too.
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#43
08-19-2007, 03:29 AM
Just to add my two cents as a former claims adjuster... In a rear end accident, the person who strikes a vehicle from behind is at fault 99.9% of the time. The rules of negligence dictate that you must maintain a proper lookout and a safe following distance and take the proper care necessary to avoid the accident.
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#46
08-19-2007, 02:59 PM
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[quote="Fredog"]
Originally Posted by aztrucker
First of all this string started by me telling a newby to watch out for very slow Steven's trucks going down mountains.
Keep your facts straight. Also, you said your friend was doing the posted speed limit when he hit the Stevens truck, then just recently you said he was doing 55 mph. So anyway, keep doing it your way, whatever way it is, and the safe drivers out here will keep doing it our way. An old saying: It is not a matter of if, it is a matter of when. Good luck!
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#47
08-20-2007, 12:12 AM
Anyway, back to the original question. NHHunter, when doing the offsets, the biggest thing to remember is not to OVERSTEER. Make small corrections with the wheel. You don't need to crank it one way then back the other way. If you have to do a pull-up, come out at a slight angle. Don't try to get yourself back to your original starting point. Hope this helps a little.
#48
08-20-2007, 12:38 AM
Originally Posted by Scott F
Anyway, back to the original question. NHHunter, when doing the offsets, the biggest thing to remember is not to OVERSTEER. Make small corrections with the wheel. You don't need to crank it one way then back the other way. If you have to do a pull-up, come out at a slight angle. Don't try to get yourself back to your original starting point. Hope this helps a little.
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#49
08-20-2007, 10:00 PM
Countryhorseman,
If you wouldn't mind sharing the source of your information regarding downhill grades with regards to the % of the grade , length of grade and gross weight I surely would appreciate it. I have never seen such information and am sure I could learn from it. I have only been driving 2 years and am always looking to improve my knowledge and driving skills. TIA Don
#50
08-24-2007, 03:33 AM
Going 30 mph down a mountain is NOT SAFE YOU MORON! especially with a 65 mph speed limit..... And for the other guy, it's 5% for about 6 miles.
And for Mr. safe driver....please dont argue with me...thats not what I want to do..Ritchies truck is still in the yard..go check it out..it's in the Deming yard. Please dont reply back, pony man...I hate guys like you..I'm trying to help guys who need a break..unlike your little life's virgin azz. Go talk to your JB and Wallyworld but buddies...dont talk to me. I haven't entered trucking school yet, I intend to start school in a couple weeks - just perusing and learning from all the experience at my finger tips here... But I couldn't help replying to this. I have driven pulling a small trailer behind my truck tho, and know just from that how wrong you are fella. I am glad I wasn't the person your friend slammed into. I really can't imagine how on earth you could condone much less suggest that a rig of any size go barreling down any grade at 65 mph... It defies common sense... forget about the mathamatics!!! A few reasons off the top of my head would be... slower traffic, (something your friend apparently didn't concider) a flat tire, road hazards, breaking distance (another thing your friend didn't concider) um just to name a few... And by the way, it doesn't matter what I think or the other guy who was trying to talk some sense into you, what matters is that you are wrong, and your friend is DEAD wrong... The law ALWAYS is against the guy who rear ends someone period. And rightfully so.[/quote] |
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