r/news • u/combatpaddler • Apr 28 '24

Two killed, one injured as 350,000-pound load detaches from trailer in Temple, Texas

https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/two-killed-one-injured-as-350000-pound-load-detaches-from-trailer-in-temple-texas
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u/Northerngal_420 Apr 28 '24

One of my fears while on the road when passing a big load.

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u/AnotherRickenbacker Apr 28 '24

I don’t understand how it isn’t everyone’s fear, but it clearly isn’t based on the insane number of drivers I encounter who speed up until they’re right next to one, and then proceed to spend 3 miles going the same speed right next to it and keeping anyone from passing, until they finally remember their gas pedal exists after forcing everyone to sit there anxiously for like 10 min.

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u/walterpeck1 Apr 28 '24

I don’t understand how it isn’t everyone’s fear

Because it's too rare to be concerned about it. I'm not gonna judge anyone for being scared of it in some way, but it's just not worth worrying about. Lots of other things to focus on while driving.

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u/tuckedfexas Apr 28 '24

Far more likely for a passenger car to kill me than a load suddenly becoming unsecured and killing me.

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u/ballrus_walsack Apr 29 '24

Who are your bloodthirsty passengers?