truck making tight turn on residental street

[bobnewhart]

Salute to the day cab behind him for being patient Understanding the predicament and giving a fellow driver the space he needs

[brandonhines]

My dad would take me on trips all the time growing up and I'll never forget the time he had to drive through queens where it was so close I was nervous for him! But not pops and his 36 years in the road. RIP Pops watching things like this brings back all our memories

[SquirrelTheater]

As a former truck driver…….this guy (or woman) has some serious skills. I wouldn’t have even attempted it. 😵‍💫

[differencemaker]

That's a good driver. I can tell he's got years of experience, at least 3. He took advantage of every inch. That's what trucking is, a game of inches. He didn't have what he needed the 1st time, repositioned, got the inches he needed by backing up closer to the cars on his right and executed the turn. Beautiful work.

[kzkeith]

As a regular driver I 100% respect truckers. People don't give them enough credit. They keep America moving.

[mightymachines]

That white truck in the background is so patient, love people like that. He even backed up to give him a whole lot of room. They are both legends in my book, wow, what a turn.

[LVUJC-FM]

Firstly, Thank You for backing up to give the truck driver room to make the turn, and secondly, I have so much respect for these truck drivers.

[KnightSlasher]

The cab driver probably understands exactly how the guy feels and gave him enough space to turn, although there is no one talking you can just sense the amount of respect in this video

[djghostonthewheels]

This is what it means to be a trucker. Very well done, he didn't panic or rush. Took his time, thought about it and got around the corner safely. Great job

[stangtattooful]

Dispatcher was like, "yeah it's a clear route all the way".

[Autumn_moon]

I am a female trucker. Been in the game 3 years and watching this makes me proud. Folks don’t understand how tough it is sometimes.

I found myself caught in the city of Chicago surrounded by low bridges. If you didn’t know, trucks are 13’6”! Just imagine the panic when you’re caught in a area with 11-12ft high Bridges all around! The only way out was to make a right turn which was a very tight right turn onto one lane, while traffic was coming from that direction in the other two lanes. It was impossible unless the traffic from that direction stopped way back, so that I could turn! I was holding up traffic behind me and folks were honking and etc… I got out and ran to stop traffic from the direction that I needed to turn. I explained to two drivers that I am a trucker and I need to make that turn but I needed them to stop. They said okay. I ran back to my truck and as soon as I got in the seat and buckled up, the traffic started moving again. They DIDNOT help me out..they ignored what I asked and kept driving.. a-holes!!! They completely disregarded me. So I was stuck again.

I started calling the non emergency police to come and assist but they had me on hold. Meanwhile, I was creating a major traffic jam. My nerves weren’t too bad because I’ve been in bad situations before, but even though I did feel the panic, I actually stayed calm. Nothing I could do right? Within 2 minutes of being on hold, I saw another trucker coming east, in the direction that I was headed. As he was passing in front of me, I stopped him and explained the situation. This man held up traffic in the direction he was going so that I could make the turn. I was so thankful. My delivery stop was literally 20 feet away. 😅

[psykolikwid]

Pretty impressive! Much respect to all truck drivers and the work they do- it is much appreciated!

[reinajenkins]

This is perfect example why people need to give truckers space and not be all on top of them.

[jeffreydidier]

This is coming from someone that finds himself in a situation like this from time to time. It’s hard enough watching your equipment, signs, power poles, and parked cars without damaging any of them then add impatient, rude drivers not paying attention to the equation!

[titanik]

I could never be a big truck driver, and this is just one of the many reasons. But they truly are the unsung heroes of society - respect them!

[makora]

this was truly fascinating and breathtaking.for a second i thought they had given up. i love how his fellow tracker at the back was patiently waiting

[Shawnerr]

MAD Respect for this driver. My anxiety would have been through the roof! I used to drive a 6 ton bread truck and can relate to other impatient ignornet motorists on the road!

[jgamble]

Driver: Can an 18 wheeler come down your street?


Company: Yes we get big trucks all the time!

[spazzdineveryway]

I always wanted to drive a truck. It looks like solving turn puzzles, taking your time and methodically driving. This had to feel satisfying for the driver

[SouloDoloMusic]

Never driven a semi I'm my life but I always give ample room for them to do what they need to, and always stop on a road if they need to get out of somewhere; basically no one else lets them. These guys have a very important job with little time for anything at all. Give them some respect 💪