[AT] Test...idiot drivers

Thu Aug 6 08:42:46 PDT 2015

I can't say much because I'm guilty of talking and driving as well but
I will say that I got run off the road by a NC State Trooper
in his patrol car, on duty who changed lanes on me, forcing
me into the median and he never knew it because he was
so busy talking on his cell phone.  Luckily we had just pulled away
from a stop light and were still moving at relatively low speed.

Charlie

-----Original Message----- 
From: Cecil R Bearden
Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 10:15 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] Test...idiot drivers

The idiot driver problem is further compounded by the constant use of
the cell phone.  The cell phone has become the adult pacifier.  They
cannot drive without one in their ear...  When this happens they can
neither drive nor talk....  I was in Stillwater, OK yesterday.  Stopped
at a rental/safety supply for some water flavorings.    Two girls came
in for some boxes of rags.  Both left their car with only their cell
phones clutched in their hand.   The next generation of youths will have
developed a claw instead of a hand.  This claw will be shaped for the
smartphone!!    I have to move a lot of equipment for my small
operation.  I don't drive fast, but try to not be roadblock.   If these
idiots would just hang up and drive things would be so much smoother.
Cecil in OKla

On 8/6/2015 8:56 AM, David Bruce wrote:
> It was a real blessing for the motoring public when the CDL was
> instituted. Got rid of a lot of the "cowboy drivers" who were a menace.
> Granted there are issues and nothing is perfect but I do remember the
> pre-CDL days not so fondly. Professional acting big rig drivers have my
> ultimate respect and I try to be respectful. I had an eye opening
> experience when moving a tractor on a trailer when I moved a couple
> decades ago. Most drivers are complete idiots.
>
> Had a perfect example of that a couple days ago. On a divided highway I
> damn near rear ended a van pulling an open trailer. Driving well under
> the minimum speed because of a flat on one of the trailer wheels. No
> warning lights, the FedEx truck in front of me gave no warning before
> whipping around him. I was lucky in I had room to move as well. I
> sympathize with the issue with the trailer limping home with one tire
> shredding (dual axle) but some flashers would have been nice. 65+ MPH
> simply does not mix with 35 MPH.
>
> David
> NW NC
>
> On 8/6/2015 9:30 AM, Cecil R Bearden wrote:
>> I got mine so long ago that I did not have to take the driving test...!!
>>
>> Cecil in OKla
>>
>>
>>
>> On 8/6/2015 7:59 AM, charlie hill wrote:
>>> Cecil,  I had to renew my drivers license this year and waited
>>> (true to my form) until the day before my birthday.  I have a Class
>>> A license which is the same as a CDL but without any endorsements.
>>> More accurately it is what was a CDL before there was a CDL and I
>>> never updated it.  I don't know what use it is to me but I keep it
>>> and that means I have to renew every 4 years instead of every 5 and
>>> I have to go in and take the eye test every time.  This time I got cocky
>>> and didn't bother to look at the book before hand.  I passed and got
>>> everything right but it scared me when I looked at that round circle on 
>>> the
>>> screen and had to pause 10 seconds to realize that, painted yellow with
>>> an X on it, it's a rail road crossing.   I did the same thing when I saw
>>> that
>>> baseball home plate on the screen and had to pause to realize it's a
>>> school crossing.  It's amazing how easy it is to get partially stumped
>>> on something you know cold just by removing  a few details.
>>>
>>> I keep thinking I'll go and take the driving test and get a CDL but to
>>> do so I'd have to borrow someone's road tractor and trailer and it
>>> has to be one that you know will pass inspection (no air or oil leaks, 
>>> all
>>> lights working, etc.).  That's kind of a big favor to ask of someone.
>>> I guess at 65 I should just drop the Class A back to a Class C and 
>>> forget
>>> about it.
>>>
>>> Charlie
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Cecil R Bearden
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 8:27 AM
>>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
>>> Subject: Re: [AT] Test
>>>
>>> Thanks Charlie.  It has been so long ago I had to study that I forgot
>>> how.   I used to hold a hazmat CDL cetification.  I always had to take
>>> it the second time to pass.  After 6 years and no Hazmat loads, I
>>> dropped it so I could quit studying...
>>>
>>> Cecil in OKla
>>>
>>> On 8/6/2015 1:05 AM, charlie hill wrote:
>>>> no you passed fine without studying Cecil.
>>>>
>>>> Charlie
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Cecil R Bearden
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 5:26 PM
>>>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
>>>> Subject: Re: [AT] Test
>>>>
>>>> Do I have to study for this test??
>>>>
>>>> Made it to OK
>>>>
>>>> Cecil in OKla
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 8/5/2015 4:11 PM, charlie hill wrote:
>>>>> Not getting any mail at this end.
>>>>> I know I've been missing some.
>>>>> Now I seem to be missing all.
>>>>>
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