Dso66 wrote:
Wondering what people do when they have to pull their rigs through the bigger cities. Also is there a book or app. That has preferred routes to destinations. Just thinking driving certain places with a 5r or a TT isn't a lot of fun
Most important: *KNOW* the exact height of whatever you are driving!
Get "up top" and measure from highest point to the ground.
Sometimes a couple of inches can make a BIG difference!
Put a "reminder" on your visor, or?
*Through* big cities, as in on an Interstate, freeway, expressway, major highway, etc.:
Avoid rush hour/s.
Look for highway bi-pass that go *around* rather than through.
Height - if you see tractor-trailer rigs as your fellow travelers - you're OK.
If *not* better figure out why not in a hurry!.:?
"In" big cities, but *NOT* on the above - more local highways, roads, blvds, etc.:
Plan your route in advance.
Back to the above - what is on the road with you - trucks or no trucks?..:@
Plan for a "180" -
*If* you need to turn around (or?), can you get it done?
Carry truckers atlas, use GPS with clearance info - but don't completely rely on either - there can be construction, etc.
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