The average driver would never notice the contradiction present in this photo.
Look hard. Study it.
See it yet?
One more time. Scan sloooowly. See it now?
OK, I'll tell you.
TRUCK ROUTE. 12' 10" CLEARANCE.
First I have to say that prior to becoming a truck driver, I wouldn't have noticed anything wrong with this underpass. But since I've started driving, one of the first things my instructor mentioned when we went "on the road" for training was that most tractor-trailers have a height of 13' 6" and that you should always look at the signs.
I also had the good fortune to be under the fine tutelage of my Eddie and during my time in our rolling classroom, I have learned many things; one of them being that most of the bridges in New York are usually incorrectly marked. Most of the times, you can fit under them.
BUT..unless you've been there before or you see another truck going under it, you should heed the warnings. It's never wise to ignore the clearance signs.
We've all seen the pictures of what happens when you do.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
1 YEAR AGO: If Only The Streets Were Truly Paved With Gold
2 YEARS AGO: She Reigns Supreme
3 YEARS AGO: A Match Made In Heaven
4 YEARS AGO: Proof
5 YEARS AGO: Caped Crusaders
Look hard. Study it.
See it yet?
One more time. Scan sloooowly. See it now?
OK, I'll tell you.
TRUCK ROUTE. 12' 10" CLEARANCE.
First I have to say that prior to becoming a truck driver, I wouldn't have noticed anything wrong with this underpass. But since I've started driving, one of the first things my instructor mentioned when we went "on the road" for training was that most tractor-trailers have a height of 13' 6" and that you should always look at the signs.
I also had the good fortune to be under the fine tutelage of my Eddie and during my time in our rolling classroom, I have learned many things; one of them being that most of the bridges in New York are usually incorrectly marked. Most of the times, you can fit under them.
BUT..unless you've been there before or you see another truck going under it, you should heed the warnings. It's never wise to ignore the clearance signs.
We've all seen the pictures of what happens when you do.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
1 YEAR AGO: If Only The Streets Were Truly Paved With Gold
2 YEARS AGO: She Reigns Supreme
3 YEARS AGO: A Match Made In Heaven
4 YEARS AGO: Proof
5 YEARS AGO: Caped Crusaders
2 comments:
That railroad bridge at the top of the second page looks like the low bridge in my Town. It catches at least one or two trucks a year.
Love your blog! I came across it when Nicolle over at Boyd's Crazy Mama mentioned it. I am so glad I stopped by. I will be by again and again now. :)
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