City driving, intimidating? Just make sure you know how to get where you're going, and be aware of your surroundings. Personally, I found the state of Kansas to be more intimidating than the city, because if you missed a turn there, you had a ways to go before you could get turned around.
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It is all about attitude and planning. Before you get to the city you need to know where you are going. If you have your directions down then it isn't so difficult to get around.
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another OTR vs local thread... :roll: |
Re: How intimidating is it driving in the city?
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Everyone here has been giving great advice. It's all about knowing your surroundings, and managing/keeping track of the space around your vehicle.
I remember my first dispatches to NYC and Jersey. Even after contending with Chicago, Philly, Montreal, Canada, etc. I was scared to death. But I took my time, prepared for it by KNOWING where I had to go, and KNOWING how to get there. It wasn't traffic that worried me... Handling four wheelers in the big city isn't what you need to be afraid of... Just treat them like ANY other four wheeler out ther; Consider the stupidest thing they can do, and prepare for it. It's the low clearances and restricted routes that should be a bigger concern. That's where good trip planning becomes a necessity. Your first stop BEFORE getting into the city should be a truckstop/service center on the outskirts to pick up a local roadmap. Preferrably one with the low clearances marked on it. Use that in conjunction with your atlas, and you should be in good shape to plan an effective route to and from the shipper/consignee. |
Also, sliding your tandems up will make it easier getting around corners.
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