Vegas Teacher Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 Howdy all! My wife drove the semi a couple weeks ago on a return trip from Laughlin Nv. It was close to 70 degrees two weeks ago and the "D.W." and I got out on the road for a short trip running bobtail down to Laughlin and back from Vegas. It was a great trip, 4 lane highway all the way, a nice big lot at the halfway point in Search Light at a Terribles Gas station to get snacks at and the wind was not too bad either. When I got to Laughlin we turned on Casino drive and went to the end, there what a huge lot across from Harah's where we turned around in and started home. No we did not stop to eat or gamble, since we live in Vegas. On the way down we stopped in Search light to stretch and go to the restroom. I was on of two trucks in the lot. As we were driving we got to talking about Pam spending more time behind the wheel. On the way back, after I got the main highway, we stopped at a visitors center / rest stop and Pam took over driving. She drove about 20 miles back to Search Light and the same Terribles truck stop we went to on the way down. Once again had to get rid of 44 ounces of Diet Cherry Coke. We switched positions in the truck. This was her second time behind the wheel, and she was much more comfortable and confident. I drove home. Outside of Railroad Pass Casino a real semi pulled in behind me and followed me through the Vegas traffic on my way into town until he turned off of the 515 and headed north on 15 toward Salt Lake. It made me feel kind of good that a pro was following an novice. Almost made me feel like I was driving well. Later, Cory O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimster Posted February 7, 2022 Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 My wife's first experience driving ours was not a good one. She's not inclined to get back in 'the' seat again. 90% of what transpired was outside her control. No one died. No damage to anything other than nerves and some sleepless nights.. Maybe she will give it a crack in the future, again. Quote Robert & Lisa '14 Keystone Fuzion 315 38' 5er 2015 Volvo VNL 670, D13, iShift 'The Tartis' (ours) 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 'K-9' 2011 CanAm Spyder RT Limited (Ours) We are both USAF vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted February 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 1 hour ago, trimster said: My wife's first experience driving ours was not a good one. She's not inclined to get back in 'the' seat again. 90% of what transpired was outside her control. No one died. No damage to anything other than nerves and some sleepless nights.. Maybe she will give it a crack in the future, again. Sorry to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted February 10, 2022 Report Share Posted February 10, 2022 Pretty soon you will lose your driving privileges as she will want to drive it all the time! My has driven ours with our old trailers when I needed a break but now since we keep our travel days to shorter hours with our new trailer, she hasn't needed to drive it, but it is good to know she can. Quote 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimster Posted February 10, 2022 Report Share Posted February 10, 2022 17 minutes ago, Star Dreamer said: Pretty soon you will lose your driving privileges as she will want to drive it all the time! My has driven ours with our old trailers when I needed a break but now since we keep our travel days to shorter hours with our new trailer, she hasn't needed to drive it, but it is good to know she can. Good point. She's shown interest again. Mostly as backup if there's a medical emergency. I'll just need to arrange a big parking lot so she can focus less on traffic, more on spacial relationships, etc. Quote Robert & Lisa '14 Keystone Fuzion 315 38' 5er 2015 Volvo VNL 670, D13, iShift 'The Tartis' (ours) 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 'K-9' 2011 CanAm Spyder RT Limited (Ours) We are both USAF vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted February 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2022 23 hours ago, Star Dreamer said: Pretty soon you will lose your driving privileges as she will want to drive it all the time! My has driven ours with our old trailers when I needed a break but now since we keep our travel days to shorter hours with our new trailer, she hasn't needed to drive it, but it is good to know she can. Probably very true. She looks more confident each time. She drove last weekend again, I was going to put it up there but I did not want to bore everybody. Later, Cory O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moresmoke Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 Time and practice is what it takes. My wife drives some, lately even with the 51’ toy hauler. She gets a bit mad at me when I insist that I am driving at times, then realizes that there is a reason. Not ready to turn her loose in Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimster Posted February 13, 2022 Report Share Posted February 13, 2022 The big issue for my wife, is her seating position. She's 5' 1". She doesn't feel safe or in control because the accelerator and break peddles are not in positions that allow her to reach them properly. Are there clip-on units that can extend/modify the break & gas peddle? Quote Robert & Lisa '14 Keystone Fuzion 315 38' 5er 2015 Volvo VNL 670, D13, iShift 'The Tartis' (ours) 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 'K-9' 2011 CanAm Spyder RT Limited (Ours) We are both USAF vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 Google "Pedal Extender" Quote Jim's Adventures Old Spacecraft.... Who knows whats next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 Put wood blocks on the kids bikes, when they got a bike with growing room. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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