RuthlessSupSlayer
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How long are the trucks? I know there are different models whats the range?
Thanks
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Truck sizes
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Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
Mini uhaul sized to large uhaul sized.
Who cares?
Who cares?
RuthlessSupSlayer
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Thanks for your thoughtful response its great to have resources like yourself
I was thinking of getting underglow lights for the ups trucks then wire them in to blink when you use your turn signal and when you beep your horn they get really bright...
I actually ask because i am renting a truck to practice for my road test because i do not drive a 26ft truck everyday and i am not in a rual area.
My P1000 is almost 26 foot long
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
If you're thinking this hard or worried this much about your road test.......well good luck.Thanks for your thoughtful response its great to have resources like yourself
I was thinking of getting underglow lights for the ups trucks then wire them in to blink when you use your turn signal and when you beep your horn they get really bright...
I actually ask because i am renting a truck to practice for my road test because i do not drive a 26ft truck everyday and i am not in a rual area.
RuthlessSupSlayer
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im not worried i am just making sure i am prepared. It comes with my current job. I understand what you mean and normally i would say the same thing. I have lost sleep waiting for this oppertunity because of having to work preload not because im stressed or nervous. I just want to do my best. Thank you though i appreciate it.
RuthlessSupSlayer
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thanks i figured ill just rent a 26 footer for a night maybe even drive it in lol
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
500's are the best
The newer 1000's are slightly longer also a Uhaul doesn't steer the same way as an UPS truck
RuthlessSupSlayer
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How so?
Different turning radius
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
It kinda does. But it's a completely different driving view.
.have you ever drove somewhere on your route in your personal vehicle? It looks completely different.
oldngray
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You get the feel of driving something bigger but the angles are different.
Way different
RuthlessSupSlayer
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would you think the ups trucks are tighter or wider on the turn radius. I would assume wider.
Over 70
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The road test itself is easy. Just take your time on turns and take them a bit wider than you think you need if your not used to a big truck. They turn well for a vehicle of their size. Take the time to dial in your mirrors/seat before you take off.
I drive an 18 speed at my other job and 5 speed was a little weird at first with the gears so close together but you'll get the feel for it halfway through. You're going to grind some gears but stay calm. If you accidentally go from 2nd to 5th don't panic, just calmly pull it out and get it in 3rd. They expect to see you're competent with the stick in traffic not perfect. Some people panic and end up having to stop right if traffic which wouldn't be good.
When they have you start on a hill from a complete stop, slowly engage the clutch with the handbrake still on and when you feel it grab pop the brake off, rev and go. Or if you're confident do the same thing with your foot on the brake.
If you know how to run a stick I wouldn't waste your money renting a uhaul. That's just me. Those things don't turn as well or have the visibility of a pkg car. I honestly don't feel driving a pkg car is a whole ton different from a regular car. Granted I'm used to tractor trailers, dump trucks with tag trailers, etc but once you remove the fear factor you can squeeze a pkg in alot of tight spots pretty easily.
Good luck.
I drive an 18 speed at my other job and 5 speed was a little weird at first with the gears so close together but you'll get the feel for it halfway through. You're going to grind some gears but stay calm. If you accidentally go from 2nd to 5th don't panic, just calmly pull it out and get it in 3rd. They expect to see you're competent with the stick in traffic not perfect. Some people panic and end up having to stop right if traffic which wouldn't be good.
When they have you start on a hill from a complete stop, slowly engage the clutch with the handbrake still on and when you feel it grab pop the brake off, rev and go. Or if you're confident do the same thing with your foot on the brake.
If you know how to run a stick I wouldn't waste your money renting a uhaul. That's just me. Those things don't turn as well or have the visibility of a pkg car. I honestly don't feel driving a pkg car is a whole ton different from a regular car. Granted I'm used to tractor trailers, dump trucks with tag trailers, etc but once you remove the fear factor you can squeeze a pkg in alot of tight spots pretty easily.
Good luck.
