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This bottom picture is kind of what happened to my hubbie on one of his truck runs several years ago. He said the low clearance sign was hidden from view. That was a horrific day for him and he was not able to drive a semi across the country after that without shaking when he came to an underpass!!

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Underpass Warning

Caution. Watch your head. This underpass is very low!

Is it one you think you can get under?

Unless you’re blind, it’s something that instinctively a driver ought to know.

So if you drive a great big truck, you’ll know you’ve made a blunder

if coming out the other side, you find your roof from your cab is torn asunder!



Written Oct. 17, 2016 For the Warning Contest of  Viv Wigley
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 11/13/2016 3:27:00 PM
Congrats, Andrea!
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Date: 11/7/2016 6:37:00 AM
Back with congrats on your placement :)
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Date: 11/6/2016 6:05:00 AM
Oh Dear Maybe they need to put automatic sensors on these trucks that will flash a big red light on the dash. Seems it could save a lot of heart-break, let alone, 'truck-break'. Lol congrats. SuZ
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Date: 11/6/2016 4:49:00 AM
That's a warning to take note..... Congrats Andrea, for your placement in the contest!! ;-)
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Date: 11/6/2016 3:34:00 AM
Congratulations on the poem and on a surviving husband. Lots of wishes, Kai
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Date: 11/5/2016 2:35:00 AM
Congrats, Andrea, on your HM. We have a low bridge in Derby that claims at least two trucks a year so, yes, frightening. Viv x
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Date: 10/23/2016 9:12:00 PM
"if coming out the other side your roof is torn asunder". Fits better. You just wanted to wax archaic.
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Date: 10/23/2016 7:56:00 AM
So many truck drivers have done this. Your brother Tony has done this, your husband. What are they thinking when they do it? Love your humor in this poem.
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Date: 10/21/2016 4:34:00 PM
I remember that incident Andrea. Congratulations on POTD! I haven't been around because my eyes needed rest. I hope you are doing well my friend. Blessings, Connie : ) 7
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Date: 10/20/2016 8:55:00 AM
Back with my Congratulations on your POTD, Andrea:)
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Date: 10/20/2016 12:33:00 AM
Oh dear....Imagine writing a warning for that. How did you come up with this inspiration, dear? Good luck in the contest....
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Date: 10/19/2016 11:58:00 PM
Andrea this made me laugh, I love your fun poem and congratulations on potd
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Date: 10/19/2016 9:47:00 PM
This is a good one, Andrea, congratulations on POTD and good luck in Viv's contest. Hugs Eve
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Date: 10/19/2016 9:15:00 PM
Hi Andrea, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on getting the poem of the day:-) Alexis
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Date: 10/19/2016 7:16:00 PM
Cute poem to go with the pictures..My husband owned his own business but he always worked out doing what had to be done even though he was the owner..He was driving a roll off truck one day and they had not measured a new container and it was about 1/4 inch too high for a train trellis..He had a compression fracture L1/L2..Has had problems with his back every since..Good warning for truckers to know their equipment and the roads..Thanks for stopping by my page..Sara
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Date: 10/19/2016 4:36:00 PM
Good warning very interesting good words x
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Date: 10/19/2016 12:55:00 PM
This is a nice warning for truck drivers. They are sometimes involved in terrible accidents. Personally I don't even drive a car anymore. Maybe it is time for me to write an article about truckers! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 10/19/2016 12:13:00 PM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. Andrea - :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/19/2016 11:03:00 AM
Congratulations for POTD honors...
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Date: 10/19/2016 8:19:00 AM
Funny. Congrats on POTD, Andrea.
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Date: 10/19/2016 7:10:00 AM
Great poem of a sleepy truck drivers dilemma, Andrea. Congratulations!
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Date: 10/19/2016 6:48:00 AM
A fun write, Andrea! Congrats on POTD!
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Date: 10/19/2016 5:24:00 AM
Congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 10/19/2016 2:23:00 AM
Saw one the other day on the news, it's more common than not I suspect. Great stuff Andrea, and good luck /|\
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Date: 10/18/2016 5:40:00 PM
Glad there were no injuries...Nicely penned Andrea
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