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Old 03-19-2010, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by cdswans
I'm having a little trouble falling for this explanation . .

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I've heard women of arguing and claiming they were going to jump out if the vehicle didn't stop. Certainly not the sort of thing you really want to do. She may have opened the door as if she was going to jump. He hits a bump and she falls out. A little far out, but possible. The whole thing suggests that neither one was very bright.
 
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Does anyone recall the trucker vs wheelchair story? The hand grips of the wheelchair became lodged in the truck's grill and the chair and it's occupant rode with the truck for awhile. It's a true story and you can probably google and find it.

Now try this one . .

Video shows UK truck pushing woman in car 530m - World - NZ Herald News
 
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Originally Posted by cdswans
Does anyone recall the trucker vs wheelchair story? The hand grips of the wheelchair became lodged in the truck's grill and the chair and it's occupant rode with the truck for awhile. It's a true story and you can probably google and find it.

Now try this one . .

Video shows UK truck pushing woman in car 530m - World - NZ Herald News
I find it a bit hard to swallow that in 318 miles, he didn't see SOMETHING. Either that, or the driver is one of the "little people". Now much doubt, those tires had FLAT SPOTS in each one of them.
 
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Unbelievable. It isn't like I'm looking hard to find these stories. These next 2 ought to make you feel pretty safe . . two from the fuel tanker division . .

Video shows DWI suspect in tanker truck make U-turn on Allen tollway | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Latest News

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Drugs suspected in fiery tanker truck crash on I-15 in Weber County - Salt Lake Tribune

In both stories, the driver is being charged with "inhaling the fumes." The second story has a related story in which the driver's boss says "No way. Not this guy." We'll see. In the meantime, you slip-seaters need to be more careful with your accessories.
 
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A little follow up . . the victims version . .

Driver tells how she dialled 999 as truck shunted her car along motorway - mirror.co.uk

"I was terrified the tanker was going to crash me into the central reservation, and that would be that.”
 
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Originally Posted by cdswans
Unbelievable. It isn't like I'm looking hard to find these stories. These next 2 ought to make you feel pretty safe . . two from the fuel tanker division . .

Video shows DWI suspect in tanker truck make U-turn on Allen tollway | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Latest News
I've been out there too many years, and heard and seen enough things that I know this is not faked, but you gotta admit it swings awfully far over to the "National Inquirer" side of reality.

Sure am glad I'm retired. I ride a bicycle around a few blocks right here in the neighborhood. Don't have to share the roads with the likes of "them".

But, still, every now and then, we do get a big rig down these streets. No idea how they turn some of these corners. Can't get two cars side by side in a few places. Bet some of the drivers that get through here have nightmares for the next 3 months.:lol:
 
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Looks like it's not just truck drivers.....

Trooper in patrol car arrested for DUI - Criminal weirdness- msnbc.com

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. - An on-duty Colorado state trooper was arrested Monday on suspicion of driving drunk in a marked patrol car while in uniform and carrying a gun, authorities said.
 
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It makes ya wonder just how many lawmen drive while drunk. Not just in their patrol cars, but personal cars. Ya know.. going out for a few drinks, when they are off-duty and drive home.
I can't believe this guy aint got enough sense not to pull this off in his patrol car.
 
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Originally Posted by Jackrabbit379
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It makes ya wonder just how many lawmen drive while drunk. Not just in their patrol cars, but personal cars. Ya know.. going out for a few drinks, when they are off-duty and drive home.
I can't believe this guy aint got enough sense not to pull this off in his patrol car.
And, next, he'll be coming on here and asking... "AM I SCREWED?":rofl:
 
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Yeah! :lol:
We'll keep an eye out for it..

"Hello. I used to be a highway patrolman. My boss tried to get me with a DWI, and I'm fighting it, but no luck. Are there any companies that can hire me? How do I clear my name?"

 
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