tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975910734413273727.post3249189318999364396..comments2023-03-28T12:51:14.909-03:00Comments on TruckinEd: Never Get Outta The BoatEdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02904624066020701354noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975910734413273727.post-13822190894955969092012-10-15T04:45:52.494-03:002012-10-15T04:45:52.494-03:00Yes Marlaina, this guy shouldn't have blamed t...Yes Marlaina, this guy shouldn't have blamed the GPS. It would be nice if the GPS were made to be accurate with correct bridge heights and lane widths. I get more and more directions these days that the people are getting off of the internet instead of the old fashioned way (where the customer knows the truck route). <br /><br />As people become more tech savvy, everyone is going to the internet for their information. It should be accurate. There really is no excuse. If Google can send a car all over the world that takes pictures of everything it sees and then uploads it to the internet, the states should be able to provide accurate road and bridge information.<br /><br />ELH,<br />He will be out of work as a trucker for awhile. Having a criminal record wont prevent people from becoming a driver, but it will limit his ability to haul HazMat and get security clearances. He may still face civil penalties for what he did. At any rate, he shouldn't have been behind the wheel in the first place.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02904624066020701354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975910734413273727.post-73317329966440443942012-10-13T19:01:54.159-03:002012-10-13T19:01:54.159-03:00This is sheer idiocy. The guy deserves whatever is...This is sheer idiocy. The guy deserves whatever is thrown at him. The bridge was clearly marked with an accurate clearance sign 12 foot six inches.<br /><br />The problem, as you know, in New York is that the state has chosen to put fake clearances, so drivers get confused. <br /><br />You're the GPS is a helpful resource that is far from infallible, in most cases -- this guy aside -- drivers need to trust accurate signs at the obstruction.<br /><br />The other problem is that GPS will not go away so it needs to have accurate information. It's time every jurisdiction is required to have regularly available, accurate, up to date maps.<br /><br />Unfortunately there's an idiot in every crowd.Marlainahttp://www.lifewithnofixedaddress.comnoreply@blogger.com