Disqualified for accident
- Thread starter bigmistake
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bubsdad
"Hang in there!"
Other driver was at fault legally. Have you even inquired about the other driver's condition? IMO you were partially to blame because the other driver obviously thought you were turning onto the street he was coming off of. Not only was your turn signal on, but obviously you weren't prepared for that driver to come out in front of you. Any time you are approaching a side street with a vehicle waiting to turn into traffic you should assume they are going to come out in front of you. "Expect the unexpected" means something. Not trying to bust your balls, just saying you should own your responsibility for the accident and at least be decent enough to show concern for the other driver who was hospitalized.
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Nightcrawler
Honestly I'm surprised you were not fired. That is considered a Tier III accident. Even if the other driver was at fault, you have the responsibility as a "professional driver", to always expect the unexpected. Your signal indicated a false intention. This was an avoidable accident.
Ok. Ball busting over. Good luck and give it another "go", but for your sake and the sake of others, pay attention to everything and be safe.
If you can, please let us know how the other driver made out.
Ok. Ball busting over. Good luck and give it another "go", but for your sake and the sake of others, pay attention to everything and be safe.
If you can, please let us know how the other driver made out.
Old International
Now driving a Sterling
In Atlanta, turn signals are considered "threats".......
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
I was under the assumption that cars sold in Mass (as well as Conn, RI, and southern NH) offered directionals as optional equipment only.
RockyRogue
Agent of Change
LOL. I have the same impression of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. People here'll jump three lanes over--no signal--during rush-hour on the expressway to make an exit. Yes, I have seen wrecks result from this. I'm sure 705red and CACHSux (where have these two gone, anyway??) can attest to this. -Rocky
bigmistake
Well-Known Member
Thank you ALL for your responses.
As for the condition of the other driver, he was treated and released the same day. I was informed the Package car struck his vehicle just above the drivers side door, making it less traumatic, the side impact airbags also helped. There was never any legal action brought about by him.
It's funny, I also recall giving the "friendly tap" a few seconds before we collided. Either way, I learned a lot from this experience and ready to put it behind me.
Another point I would like to make. If this was such a serious violation that merited my disqualification, why was I given (and accepted) the opportunity to be a Saturday Air Driver.
As for the condition of the other driver, he was treated and released the same day. I was informed the Package car struck his vehicle just above the drivers side door, making it less traumatic, the side impact airbags also helped. There was never any legal action brought about by him.
It's funny, I also recall giving the "friendly tap" a few seconds before we collided. Either way, I learned a lot from this experience and ready to put it behind me.
Another point I would like to make. If this was such a serious violation that merited my disqualification, why was I given (and accepted) the opportunity to be a Saturday Air Driver.
dilligaf
IN VINO VERITAS
I like it. I need one.
dilligaf
IN VINO VERITAS
Our contract says that they cannot use any accidents, during qualification, against us. In other words, it will disqualify you but they can't discipline over it. Maybe you have the same type of language.
(I can't remember if it is NM or in one of our riders)
Livin the Dream?
Disillusioned UPSer
Saturday Air Driving is a completely different job, and in no way related or tied to package delivery during the week. It is wholly and completely separate.
City Driver
Well-Known Member
if i was ever an owner operator i would buy a magnetic sign like that and stick it on the back of every trailer i pull
of course the company wouldnt allow this, we are suppose to kiss the public ass no matter how oblivious they are
UPSNewbie
Well-Known Member
I love watching people get in the right turn lane as a rig has its blinker on and "in the center lane." The car in the right hand starts honking when they start their turn. Oh the human race...
stevetheupsguy
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Because they need you, and prefer paying you as an air driver, rather than as a full time pkg driver.
Sorta like the difference between FedEx and FedEx Ground?
UPSNewbie
Well-Known Member
Because they need you, and prefer paying you as an air driver, rather than as a full time pkg driver.
Sorta like the difference between FedEx and FedEx Ground?
These words made me think about words.
Shouldn't FedEx Express be twice the speed of UPS NDA? Federal Express Express?
stevetheupsguy
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I think it's just Federal Express, but you do make a good point.
City Driver
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the driving mistakes some people make makes me wonder how they ever got a drivers license
its very common to see people in the pouring rain when its almost completely dark out with there headlights off driving 10mph over the speed limit in the right lane wheres theres 6 inches of water against the curb and its VERY easy to hydroplane talking on there cell phones absolutely oblivious to the world around them
by biggest pet peeve is definitely tailgaters...i swear to god they piss me off so much.....if i have to stop suddenly you are going to hurt me, cost me alot of money and make me go through alot of smile* i dont want to go through just because you cant stay back off my bumper
when im in my personal vehicle whenever im getting tailgated i call that person out, i have bad temper and road rage problems (off the clock) and i pull to the side of the road and let them pass me then i gun it and ride there ass honking and flashing my high beams if its dark out
i HATE tailgaters, just back the friend* up
stevetheupsguy
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There's an inkblot test in the random facts thread, I'd like you to look at.
City Driver
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i cant help it
how about people who are drinking there starbucks on the interstate and cut me off, me and my 75 feet long 70,000 pound tractor trailer
they think we get pissed off cuz we are *******s....no, we get pissed off cuz if you cut us off then stop quick, you are dead and we are out of a job
how about people who are drinking there starbucks on the interstate and cut me off, me and my 75 feet long 70,000 pound tractor trailer
they think we get pissed off cuz we are *******s....no, we get pissed off cuz if you cut us off then stop quick, you are dead and we are out of a job
stevetheupsguy
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How about this? Look at your windshield, as if it is a huge TV screen. Start laughing at all of the comedy you see. This will help you out, my friend. I truly believe that if you're driving, and, this angry....you'll be the one dying (killing yourself), while the "morons" continue drinking their Starbucks, cell phone chatting and what have you. As always, this is JMHO!
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