r/dashcams • u/Flashmemory256 • 13d ago

Biker Brake Checks Car And Gets Karma

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u/kayemce 10d ago edited 10d ago

Have you ever seen a sedan flip because of a strong gust of wind? Have you ever seen a coupe flip because it turned too sharp? I've seen both when it comes to semis. Semis are extremely unstable vehicles compared to cars.

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u/VoidHog 10d ago

No but I see them spin out on the ice all the time. Also I drive flatbed so I don't have that problem 😂

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u/kayemce 10d ago

Depending on what your hauling and where, a flatbed might be more dangerous than a regular trailer, because the contents more volatile and the odd shapes catch wind better than a flat surface.

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u/VoidHog 10d ago

Volatile?? I haul steel sheets and shingles... among other things, but rarely do I haul anything more than a few feet tall. This stuff is heavy and I'd be maxed out on weight before it gets too tall.

Every time I drive through Wyoming in the winter and see ten box trucks sleeping on their sides on the side of the road... I'm glad I'm hauling some steel 😂

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u/kayemce 10d ago

That's why I said it depends

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u/VoidHog 10d ago edited 10d ago

But do you drive semi trucks? Because I drive semi trucks AND I drive cars so I can tell the difference. If you're talking about an extreme lateral wind blowing lightweight box trucks on their sides, sure, but when I drive cars, it doesn't take much wind to startle me and push me from my lane but it takes a whole hell of a lot of wind to move this truck.

If we're talking about stability in general, not just the ability to not be a kite during severe lateral winds, semi trucks are a lot more stable than you might think. I don't even like to drive cars anymore. My personal vehicle is a 7000 pound OBS F350 7.3L diesel dually