Drivers lounge Sun, 17 May 2026 05:13:02 +0000 Sun, 17 May 2026 05:13:02 +0000 Gearhead Central http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?forums/drivers-lounge.6/ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:26:52 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/if-youve-picked-up-a-hitch-hiker.5628/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/if-youve-picked-up-a-hitch-hiker.5628/ invalid@example.com (Denis Hard) Denis Hard
On my part if I were to pick up a hitch-hiker then I'd stop only for someone at a spot where I can all around me [to ensure there's no one waiting to ambush me once I stop] and the hitch-hiker should be carrying nothing. If they have some fancy bag or luggage I'll roar right...

If you've picked up a hitch-hiker. . .]]> 10 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 01:03:19 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/otr-truckers-how-is-the-economy-affecting-you.9402/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/otr-truckers-how-is-the-economy-affecting-you.9402/ invalid@example.com (askanison) askanison Tue, 29 Jul 2014 09:31:19 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/the-death-road-will-you-drive.1518/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/the-death-road-will-you-drive.1518/ invalid@example.com (slap2dgroove) slap2dgroove
The North Yungas Road, also known as The Death Road, is a 61 to 69 km road leading from La Paz to Coroico (Bolivia's capital, to the Amazon region) in the Yungas region of Bolivia. It is legendary for its extreme danger: in 1995 the Inter-American Development Bank christened it as the "world's most dangerous road. " One estimate is that 200-300 travelers were killed yearly along the road. The road includes crosses...

The Death Road... Will You Drive?]]> 22 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 09:30:30 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/careless-drivers.34/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/careless-drivers.34/ invalid@example.com (Chrome) Chrome
Traffic in India for example is ridiculous, apparently fender benders and other minor incidents are normal there. People in the U.S. would flip if someone carelessly scratched their car like that although there are some jerks out there who are inconsiderate...

Careless drivers]]> 96 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 02:58:37 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/project-cars.9292/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/project-cars.9292/ invalid@example.com (titohunter) titohunter 4 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:23:48 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/self-driving-trucks-tested-in-japan-form-a-close-knit-convoy-for-fuel-savings.596/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/self-driving-trucks-tested-in-japan-form-a-close-knit-convoy-for-fuel-savings.596/ invalid@example.com (Flexin) Flexin Self-driving trucks tested in Japan, form a close-knit convoy for fuel savings

By Carl Franzen on February 27, 2013 07:50 pm Email @carlfranzen 31Comments
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Self-driving trucks tested in Japan, form a close-knit convoy for fuel savings]]> 12 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:08:49 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/what-do-you-listen-to-while-in-the-truck.91/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/what-do-you-listen-to-while-in-the-truck.91/ invalid@example.com (Flexin) Flexin
For me I have to have my mp3s playing. It relaxes me and makes the day go faster.

James]]> 19 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 17:49:49 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/truck-driver-is-fined-200000-for-parking-in-his-own-driveway.7093/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/truck-driver-is-fined-200000-for-parking-in-his-own-driveway.7093/ invalid@example.com (Flexin) Flexin
The article can be found here...

Truck driver is fined $200000 for parking in his own driveway]]> 6 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 14:42:24 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/used-cars-vs-new-cars.6710/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/used-cars-vs-new-cars.6710/ invalid@example.com (dannyboy) dannyboy 15 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:03:04 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/car-insurance-brand.6285/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/car-insurance-brand.6285/ invalid@example.com (dannyboy) dannyboy 2 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:53:46 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/getting-cut-off.114/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/getting-cut-off.114/ invalid@example.com (Flexin) Flexin

James]]> 14 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:23:18 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/tricked-by-a-gasoline-station.9067/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/tricked-by-a-gasoline-station.9067/ invalid@example.com (etcq) etcq 2 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 02:26:17 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/filling-gas-tank.6609/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/filling-gas-tank.6609/ invalid@example.com (dannyboy) dannyboy 9 Thu, 29 May 2014 23:40:24 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/metro-train-operators.6248/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/metro-train-operators.6248/ invalid@example.com (dannyboy) dannyboy 3 Tue, 06 May 2014 23:22:51 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/lost-control.50/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/lost-control.50/ invalid@example.com (Chrome) Chrome
You're supposed to slow down and then gradually move back onto the pavement, however since I got nervous I tried to force the car back on the road at once...

Lost control]]> 24 Mon, 05 May 2014 18:21:35 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/night-vision.127/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/night-vision.127/ invalid@example.com (streakanime) streakanime I know this effects everyone, but it definitely effects people who wear glasses a great deal more.... I do not really like driving at night because of all the head lights, street lights, etc. The glare on my glasses makes it EXTREMELY hard to see anything. I have tried getting glasses with the anti-glare on them. But, I really never see much difference. That and in my experience licenses with it tend to scratch easier and are harder to keep clean. I was...

Night Vision]]> 29 Mon, 05 May 2014 17:53:42 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/whats-your-handle.6203/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/whats-your-handle.6203/ invalid@example.com (randee555) randee555 My dad was a truck driver for years and so was my boyfriend's dad. I had got my CDL learner's back in 2005 but shortly found out I was pregnant so there went that dream. Anyway, I never got the chance to choose a handle so I'm just curious on others.]]> 3 Sat, 03 May 2014 22:47:38 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/toughest-road.6121/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/toughest-road.6121/ invalid@example.com (dannyboy) dannyboy 3 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 01:55:44 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/big-truck-pic-thread.2710/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/big-truck-pic-thread.2710/ invalid@example.com (Flexin) Flexin
I love Peterbilt trucks so I have to start the thread with one. This one is is hauling end dump trailer in Bedford Nova Scotia.

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James]]> 3 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 03:00:45 +0000 http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/the-ever-changing-office-view-of-a-truck-driver.4352/ http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/the-ever-changing-office-view-of-a-truck-driver.4352/ invalid@example.com (Flexin) Flexin
Here is a picture of downtown Halifax, looking across the harbor from Dartmouth. It was a cool morning.

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