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Old Crank

(5,151 posts) Thu Dec 12, 2024, 04:38 AM Dec 12

Want to drive a bus?

In a European city?
Beginning drivers get to learn in these types of roads.

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Want to drive a bus? (Original Post) Old Crank Dec 12 OP

After many years of driving a band bus in such places... OldBaldy1701E Dec 12 #1

I learned to drive a tractor trailer Old Crank Dec 12 #2

I have not driven a semi too many times, so I can imagine that was even more wild to do! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Dec 12 #3

Doesen't look too bad (for a professional) ZERTErYNOthe Dec 12 #4

You are right about the garages. Old Crank Dec 12 #5

OldBaldy1701E

(6,965 posts)

1. After many years of driving a band bus in such places...

Reply to Old Crank (Original post)

Thu Dec 12, 2024, 07:27 AM

Dec 12

I could probably still do it. You should have seen what it was like to go into the back lot of the bar we used to play in Blacksburg, VA. (We could not load from the front, Gods, no. That would have been super easy and simple.) The others finally just made sure I was the one to do it.

Old Crank

(5,151 posts)

2. I learned to drive a tractor trailer

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #1)

Thu Dec 12, 2024, 11:04 AM

Dec 12

One afternoon I had the pleasure of driving around the office building to the right then backing into a hole. Then to the left and repeat. Fun stuff. But I did learn how to back into a dock between 2 trucks.

OldBaldy1701E

(6,965 posts)

3. I have not driven a semi too many times, so I can imagine that was even more wild to do! (n/t)

Reply to Old Crank (Reply #2)

Thu Dec 12, 2024, 04:46 PM

Dec 12

ZERTErYNOthe

(249 posts)

4. Doesen't look too bad (for a professional)

Reply to Old Crank (Original post)

Thu Dec 12, 2024, 06:15 PM

Dec 12

My wife drives an 07 Tahoe. My own backup is my 01 Sierra (usually I drive something smaller, but it's currently out of commission). Over the last few months I've had to park in various garages for medical appointments (with minor damage), so I appreciate what these drivers go through!

Parking garages aren't designed for modern automotive bloat.

Old Crank

(5,151 posts)

5. You are right about the garages.

Reply to ZERTErYNOthe (Reply #4)

Thu Dec 12, 2024, 11:09 PM

Dec 12

They were built and striped for a large car not a vehicle the size of a Sherman tank. If you can restripe you loose 25% of your parking. That doesn't count loses because of structural member locations.
Plus length is an issue. Stalls and lanes need to be bigger and stories may need to be taller.

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