Big rig blow-out

[cctxfjr]

Retired from trucking as fleet manager for the largest oil field service company in the world- not just tires but drive shafts, complete rims and tires, ujoints,bellhousings when clutches exploded you name it we had it fly off our trucks and we were considered a safe fleet by the federal motor carrier people. avoid big rigs like they could kill you because they will

 

[madmike2]

avoid big rigs like they could kill you because they will

Not much different than cars, pick-ups or SUVz. Being much larger the "danger curve" rises commensurate with their size.

 

[krashdragon]

My buddy is a trucker.

Said there's 3 things to think about

1. wait before passing utill there's enuf room to pass without having to wait for a vehicle in front of you

2. then get past as fast as possible

3. Make sure you pull in far ahead of the truck.

He said he's actually had small cars pull in front of him so close he could not even see them over the front of his hood...

had to slow down so he wouldn't run them over...

mary

 

[FJamR]

I will watch the the truck tires a little closer before passing on part of my journey, especially where it is a 2 lane freeway for close to ten miles. There are a lot of tractor-trailers on the roads I must take to get to work and I accelerate past them pretty vigilantly. The past couple of days, when I go past, I have cringed waiting for something to explode. I definitely have a lot more respect for them friggin' rig tires!

 

[Taff]

My buddy is a trucker.Said there's 3 things to think about

1. wait before passing utill there's enuf room to pass without having to wait for a vehicle in front of you

2. then get past as fast as possible

3. Make sure you pull in far ahead of the truck.

He said he's actually had small cars pull in front of him so close he could not even see them over the front of his hood...

had to slow down so he wouldn't run them over...

mary

Hi Mary,

yep, that is what I also recommend if you read my post...

Gice them a big birth, that's what I say :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

 

[old&slow]

My old daddy told me when I was a youngin' ," Never ride beside a truck "....

I've never seen it actually happen ,, but I have seen the damage to the heavy steel on a semi after a tire blew...

A guy I went to school with was killed changing a truck tire ,,without a cage,,

So, give me a ticket,, ain't riding behind or beside a Semi ,,,,, :dribble:

 

[Cdogman]

I do have another story. I was in a 1964 Triumph Spitfire (rag top) and I was 18 years old (that means steam driven engines to some of you wise-*****). I was driving down I-5 in Cali just north or San Clemente on my way home from work. I am in the slow lane and putting along behind a big rig, not even close but behind him 1st in line.

This truck ran over a full sheet of plywood and stood it up on its side right in front of my car. I had instant visions of "Daemon" and my low slung car hitting the bottom edge and it coming through the windshield and cutting me in half. I threw the car into a slide and caught it broadside. The car spun around once and I was up on the dirt shoulder. The car the went end over end with me in it.

When it stopped I was upside down, the car was smashed level so the door frames were supporting the vehicle and the windshield frame was gone. I had ducked my head as the car went over, tucked my elbows into my gut, and wedged on to the steering wheels bottom edge to lock into the seat. There are no seat-belts in a 1964 Spit convertible.

When I stopped I could see no light since the car was on its top and everything was smashed flat. I was still in my seat upside down and the "Roof" was now a couple inches from my head as I had my face dam near in my lap. I pushed hard and the car moved enough for me to get purchase with my legs. I pushed with my legs and got it to stand up on the mangled metal. I crawled out from under the car just before the first person who stopped got there.

I was most assuredly in shock. I had a small scratch on my arm from crawling out from under the car on the shattered glass.

I did not even hit my head, I did not go to the doctor, I did not get a ticket........... The medics and LEO's were astounded and kept checking me over on the scene looking for something to treat. I could not even remember my name I was so shook up. My car looked like an aluminum can that had been stomped on. My brother came and got me. It was a week before I could drive again.

This was back in the late 1980's I just now remembered it happening... Yea. I respect those big boys

 

[odot]

Damn, dog.......you one lucky moFO.

 

[FJRMGM]

avoid big rigs like they could kill you because they will

Not much different than cars, pick-ups or SUVz. Being much larger the "danger curve" rises commensurate with their size.

Never seen a car tire explode and spread as much shrapnel on a road as a big rig tire does.

I NEVER ride beside or behind a big rig for any longer than it takes me to pass or drop back.

 

[Cdogman]

Damn, dog.......you one lucky moFO.

Yessir. I figgur I only get one off those for free.

Truth is I have been in 3 Rollover Accidents. This is the only one that I was driving. Others were when I was a kid and someone else was driving.

I ride my bike slower now to since my getoff. Figgur I only get one of those too since I escaped unscathed

 

[odot]

Working them angels overtime, baby.

 

[Cdogman]

Yea, The big red "S" on my cape is fading and I figgure I gotta back off just enough.. Last time I saw an angel of mine it seemed a bit annoyed with me :huh:

 

[Fred W]

On many roads, avoiding the "big rigs" is easier said than done. 2 Lane highways/freeways come to mind, of which there are many around these parts. Unless you want to be the slowest guy on the road your gonna have to pass these guys in the adjacent lane.

This is just one of the reasons I really like to stick to the single lane back roads. The other being there aren't many 2+ lane twisties...

 

[rogdeb]

Good post FJamR ---- never had any near misses of that sort myself, mostly because (like the rest of you guys) I've been giving them a wide berth -- always.

If I can't change lanes I'll wait well behind and to one side until I can pass with mucho acceleration.

 

[GalaxyBlue]

Here is a good website to study and live by.

Avoid the NO ZONE!!!

I am one of the good guys out there who drive a truck.

Be careful out there folks!

 

[Taff]

I do have another story. I was in a 1964 Triumph Spitfire (rag top) and I was 18 years old (that means steam driven engines to some of you wise-*****). I was driving down I-5 in Cali just north or San Clemente on my way home from work. I am in the slow lane and putting along behind a big rig, not even close but behind him 1st in line.
This truck ran over a full sheet of plywood and stood it up on its side right in front of my car. I had instant visions of "Daemon" and my low slung car hitting the bottom edge and it coming through the windshield and cutting me in half. I threw the car into a slide and caught it broadside. The car spun around once and I was up on the dirt shoulder. The car the went end over end with me in it.

When it stopped I was upside down, the car was smashed level so the door frames were supporting the vehicle and the windshield frame was gone. I had ducked my head as the car went over, tucked my elbows into my gut, and wedged on to the steering wheels bottom edge to lock into the seat. There are no seat-belts in a 1964 Spit convertible.

When I stopped I could see no light since the car was on its top and everything was smashed flat. I was still in my seat upside down and the "Roof" was now a couple inches from my head as I had my face dam near in my lap. I pushed hard and the car moved enough for me to get purchase with my legs. I pushed with my legs and got it to stand up on the mangled metal. I crawled out from under the car just before the first person who stopped got there.

I was most assuredly in shock. I had a small scratch on my arm from crawling out from under the car on the shattered glass.

I did not even hit my head, I did not go to the doctor, I did not get a ticket........... The medics and LEO's were astounded and kept checking me over on the scene looking for something to treat. I could not even remember my name I was so shook up. My car looked like an aluminum can that had been stomped on. My brother came and got me. It was a week before I could drive again.

This was back in the late 1980's I just now remembered it happening... Yea. I respect those big boys

WOW, you were one lucky person.

 

[evilmedic13]

Here is a good website to study and live by.
Avoid the NO ZONE!!!

I am one of the good guys out there who drive a truck.

Be careful out there folks!

Coming thru Chicago anytime soon?

 

[Cdogman]

Here is a good website to study and live by.
Avoid the NO ZONE!!!

I am one of the good guys out there who drive a truck.

Be careful out there folks!

Just to be clear... I dont blame truckers at all. It is part of life and simply needs to be compensated for. I also think there is a HELL OF ALOT more "No-Zone" around those big boys than is displayed on this picture. Like who wants to be on a bike where that car is when a tire cuts lose in the passenger side of that trailer.. I think not!!

Taff.... Yes.. I got very lucky.

 

[GalaxyBlue]

Coming thru Chicago anytime soon?

lol

I will be sure to send you a message the next time i do!

 

[GalaxyBlue]

Just to be clear... I dont blame truckers at all. It is part of life and simply needs to be compensated for. I also think there is a HELL OF ALOT more "No-Zone" around those big boys than is displayed on this picture

I understand completely!

The more people i can teach about just how dangerous driving around truck is, The better.

Hell,

I hate trucks when i am riding also! Simply because i know what the potential danger is. I dont mess around!

Glad your here to share your survival story with us Robin, And personally, I dont think i could stomach maming/killing anyone regardless of the situation

Adam