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  • Idiot trucker took up almost the entire road!

    I'm not sure why I didn't think to post about this sooner. It actually happened two Fridays ago when I was on my way to the bar for karaoke with my friends.

    I was on a regular 2-lane road, when I saw a tractor trailer in the opposite lane. It was standing still and signalling a left turn. It looked like he was waiting for me to pass, so I didn't think anything of it.

    It turns out that the truck was positioned very crooked, to the point where the ass end of his trailer was in my lane. I didn't see it until I was pretty much right on top of it. I slammed on the brakes, but I knew I wasn't going to be able to stop in time. Somehow -- I have no idea how -- I managed to squeeze past it even though there wasn't much room left in my lane, or any kind of shoulder to speak of. By the time I got to the bar, I was shaking pretty badly.
    Sometimes life is altered.
    Break from the ropes your hands are tied.
    Uneasy with confrontation.
    Won't turn out right. Can't turn out right

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    I get the willies every time I pass a big truck, especially when it's windy or icky outside, because they never seem to be able to stay on their own side of the road. I've lost count of how many times I've gone into the rumble strips to not be run off the road because they are half in my lane.
    You really need to see a neurologist. - Wagegoth

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    • #3
      I'm thinking since he was crooked that he's attempted the turn before. Instead of waiting for him other cars just kept going and he would have to stop and try to re-straightin out. After awhile the trailer won't straighten and your left with a semi thats going to jack knife.

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      • #4
        you may be on to something. plus some vehicles need extra clearance to turn.

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