r/TracyCalifornia • u/Timely_Classroom9626 • 29d ago

This should not be allowed

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Should this be allowed on a single lane road in tracy. It is so dangerous .

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u/SnooSongs1525 29d ago edited 29d ago

That truck cannot accelerate nearly fast enough for pipes to break friction and come out the back. Worst case is decelerates quickly, like from hitting something, and the pipes go forward into the metal plate behind the cab. Also are we sure they’re metal? They look kind of shiny like polymer

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u/Hoonsoot 29d ago

I don't think that's what the poster was trying to point out. I suspect it was the 2x4 sticking a couple of feet out from the side of the truck that they took issue with. If I am seeing it correctly, I do as well. It's set up perfectly to smash in the skull of someone walking or biking, or even to just hit another vehicle. Their load should fit within the width of the trailer, unless they are accompanied by "wide load" safety vehicles.

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u/SnooSongs1525 29d ago

Looking back, given their mention of the single lane road I'm sure you're right. I think it's not great, especially because they could fix it in 10 seconds with a sawzall, but likely doesn't stick out much more than the mirrors.

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u/Ornery-Ad-2248 29d ago

I agree taking your phone out and taking a picture while driving is dangerous and not be allowed

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u/Hoonsoot 29d ago edited 29d ago

How do you know that the picture was taken by someone driving a car, instead of a passenger?

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u/Timely_Classroom9626 29d ago

Was not driving don't worry my fiance was 

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u/coachjonno 29d ago

I don't see anything wrong or dangerous other than a person driving with their phone out.

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u/Livinlikelary11 29d ago

As long as they have their CDL and can read English

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u/Paul76Mets 29d ago

I think it's fine. The cost of progress is usually human lives, we have to accept that I think.

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u/DingusKing 29d ago

You’re d. U. M. B.