[Cloudy Dayz]

Originally Posted by robr2

Only if they were using a standard GPS. There are versions specific for large trucks alerting them to restrictions.

GPS is never full proof. One YouTube truck driving channel I was just watching the other day was a prime example. The flatbed driver was following his Truck Navigation GPS to his drop off point. He exited the interstate, and made a left turn following the GPS instructions. Suddenly he slammed on his brakes right in the middle of the road, when he spotted a low clearance sign up ahead. He then made another left turn back onto the interstate and stopped on the on ramp, where he called the receiver, and they gave him an alternative route. If he hadn't been paying attention and just followed the truck GPS, he would have driven right into a low bridge.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by Cloudy Dayz

GPS is never full proof. One YouTube truck driving channel I was just watching the other day was a prime example. The flatbed driver was following his Truck Navigation GPS to his drop off point. He exited the interstate, and made a left turn following the GPS instructions. Suddenly he slammed on his brakes right in the middle of the road, when he spotted a low clearance sign up ahead. He then made another left turn back onto the interstate and stopped on the on ramp, where he called the receiver, and they gave him an alternative route. If he hadn't been paying attention and missed that one sign he would have driven right into a low bridge.

As I think has been pointed out here before, trucks are supposed to use a special GPS for driving instructions. They route trucks away from non-commercial roads and low bridges. Unfortunately those cost money so drivers just use the regular GPS which is free or carry a low fee. Jay

[Cloudy Dayz]

Originally Posted by JayCT

As I think has been pointed out here before, trucks are supposed to use a special GPS for driving instructions. They route trucks away from non-commercial roads and low bridges. Unfortunately those cost money so drivers just use the regular GPS which is free or carry a low fee. Jay

As I said the driver was using his Truck Navigation GPS. All trucks use truck specific GPS. They can still be wrong.

Another one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-ho8XZ2S8g

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by Cloudy Dayz

As I said the driver was using his Truck Navigation GPS. All trucks use truck specific GPS. They can still be wrong.

Another one.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-ho8XZ2S8g

Most of the trucks on the parkway or that hit low overpasses has been from the driver using regular GPS rather than a special truck GPS service. These services should know better since that is what they are paid for. It’s pretty bad that service was wrong. Jay

[robr2]

Originally Posted by Cloudy Dayz

GPS is never full proof. One YouTube truck driving channel I was just watching the other day was a prime example. The flatbed driver was following his Truck Navigation GPS to his drop off point. He exited the interstate, and made a left turn following the GPS instructions. Suddenly he slammed on his brakes right in the middle of the road, when he spotted a low clearance sign up ahead. He then made another left turn back onto the interstate and stopped on the on ramp, where he called the receiver, and they gave him an alternative route. If he hadn't been paying attention and just followed the truck GPS, he would have driven right into a low bridge.

But in the Merritt case, I'm going to say driver error. IMHO, no truck specific GPS system would route any truck onto the Merritt. It's a known road where trucks are not allowed.

[MrGompers]

Originally Posted by robr2

But in the Merritt case, I'm going to say driver error. IMHO, no truck specific GPS system would route any truck onto the Merritt. It's a known road where trucks are not allowed.

Its only a known road to the people who live and drive thru this area frequently. No reason to think that a driver from Florida would automatically know the Merritt is cars only.


Standard GPS systems like the Garmin Nuvi 50 with life time updates can be found on ebay for 50$ or less. Truck specific GPS systems are more expensive and probably have a monthly fee. Most phones come with GPS now too. No reason to think that a poor truck driver is going to spring for the more expensive GPS option.

[Wilton2ParkAve]

Originally Posted by MrGompers

Its only a known road to the people who live and drive thru this area frequently. No reason to think that a driver from Florida would automatically know the Merritt is cars only.


Standard GPS systems like the Garmin Nuvi 50 with life time updates can be found on ebay for 50$ or less. Truck specific GPS systems are more expensive and probably have a monthly fee. Most phones come with GPS now too. No reason to think that a poor truck driver is going to spring for the more expensive GPS option.

Ludicrous position - not going to find any sympathy here for cutting corners on safety while driving a multi-ton truck capable of significant death and destruction.

[Cambium]

Here's a question...


They had the chance to get off Exit 37 or stop at the New Canaan rest stop and wait for help but they didn't? Drivers fault if so, BUT....... There is this before that exit South. No way they made it under this...





There's this as well right before that exit. No way they made it under this, right?





So that leaves us with... They got on from New Canaan there and hit this bridge..


But I have another question. Why not try for the middle instead of the right side?

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by MrGompers

Its only a known road to the people who live and drive thru this area frequently. No reason to think that a driver from Florida would automatically know the Merritt is cars only.


Standard GPS systems like the Garmin Nuvi 50 with life time updates can be found on ebay for 50$ or less. Truck specific GPS systems are more expensive and probably have a monthly fee. Most phones come with GPS now too. No reason to think that a poor truck driver is going to spring for the more expensive GPS option.

There are signs on every entrance ramp clearly say no commercial vehicles. There is no excuse. Jay

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by Wilton2ParkAve

Ludicrous position - not going to find any sympathy here for cutting corners on safety while driving a multi-ton truck capable of significant death and destruction.

Yeah, agree. A lot of responsibility comes with driving a commercial truck. Also, there are FREE truck GPS apps for iOS and Android. I highly doubt any reliable truck GPS would allow a route on the Merritt.