Too much carnage on the roads

There is far too much carnage on the roads, Just this last week a number of people were killed in various types of accidents.



But this week, it's close to home, a relative was hit and killed while walking home last Saturday night.

20 year old Jeffrey Wide was struck from behind by an SUV and died at the scene.

The details still have not been released but the devastation to the family and his many friends has been done.



We've all seen the roadside memorials, unfortunately far too many.

It's so tragic that a small mistake, momentary lapse of attention or driver distraction can cause a fatal accident in the blink of an eye.



EVERYONE MUST drive like their life depends on it, because their life and lives of loved ones DO!




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Tanker Slosh ?

I don't know what caused this accident but it brings to mind the possibility of "Tanker Slosh"



Tankers may have baffles and different compartments to help stabilize their liquid load but just like loads shifting in an earlier post cargo that is in motion will tend to remain in motion.

If the driver makes an emergency move, the liquid may slosh about in the tank causing the driver to momentarily or totally lose control of the vehicle.

In the case of a tanker exiting a highway, if a car slowed quickly in front of this truck and he hit his breaks too quickly, half a second later the truck will lunge forward from the inertia of the liquid as it surges forward in tanks. If the truck is turning at a speed as on an exit ramp, that inertia could try to keep the truck going straight, and in this case it was straight into the ditch.

Whatever the cause, I suspect this driver may have been exiting a little too fast for the curve he was in.

Need I mention to leave lots of room for trucks especially if they are carrying gasoline and never brake hard in front of a truck, he may not be able to stop.


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Is It Safe Yet?

Well I thought winter was finished but for the last week I've been seeing leaves shriveling up from frost damage.


It is finished . . . isn't it?


It's almost June, surely Summer is coming, right


Then why is it still so cold (around here anyway)


I want to lose the pants and I'm tired of wearing socks with my "Flip Flops" to keep my toes warm.



Someday soon.

I can't wait till my Smoke Tree comes out in bloom and I can take summery pictures for donssite or my photo blog again.


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Load Shift

Ever wonder what happens inside a truck that has to slam on it's brakes or swerve to avoid taking out a car?


Some loads are heavy and don't take much to shift.



Banding, straps and various restraint methods may not ensure that the load remains secure in an emergency move.


Sometimes the packaging or improper loading can contribute to damage from an evasive action.



Best thing is to leave lots of space between vehicles and don't give trucks a reason to make evasive moves, it just might save your life!

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Smoke

I still haven't heard what burned in this "industrial fire".




The police had the area blocked off pretty good and the radio only said industrial fire when they talked about it, though they did mention plastics.



I'm sort of curious because I used to work real close to the "scene".

Thick black smoke was drifting across the highway and it was during rush hour so commuters were not impressed with the back-up which went several miles. Luckily I was going the other direction.


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Wheelies on the Highway

I've seen a lot of stupid moves on the highway by a lot of people that should not be allowed on the highway but a couple of nights ago I saw what absolutely had to be tops in stupidity and the most dangerous stunt I've ever seen.

I was driving along in a construction zone at night in fairly heavy traffic where 3 traffic lanes were re-aligned several times over a couple of miles. The lanes shifted suddenly along the stretch with uneven pavement and poorly marked lanes.



Suddenly, a motorcycle passed me doing a wheelie at about 75 miles an hour in the inside lane. That IDIOT was followed by a Honda Civic passing me in the outside lane swerving in and out of traffic with about twenty seven kids hanging out the windows shooting videos with their cell phones. I guess it will be all over youtube by now, maybe I can find it and include it in a follow up post.

This stunt could have turned fatal so quickly in so many ways.

The motorcycle was totaly invisible to me as it approached because his headlight was pointing upward, he continued on passing a number of other cars after me. He passed me where the lanes shifted and the uneven pavement shifted across each lane at an angle and where the lanes were not clearly marked. I could have drifted in front of him without realizing and it would look like it was my fault.

I wonder if any of those kids would volunteer their videos if there was an accident.

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Pete Harris Video

I just thought I'd drop a link to one of Pete's Videos





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