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r/Wellthatsucks · u/ZambeeMCAug 1, 2026, 4:12 PM

Empty logging semi passed in a no passing zone

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u/sometimesifeellikemu1Aug 1, 2026, 4:15 PM
You should have let them pass.
- u/12DrD211Aug 1, 2026, 4:34 PM
  They were probably coming in the opposite direction, so the op opted to go off the road rather than hit the semi head on...
- u/ZambeeMC1Aug 1, 2026, 4:50 PM
  Oops. I thought I had typed it out.. Still shaken up about it. The semi was coming up behind the car FAST. Posted speed limit was 30mph and the truck was doing at least 45 or 50mph. Car was turning left and put on the blinkers well in advance so the semi could slow down. Semi decided to ignore the turn signals and pass in the oncoming lane, even though its a no passing zone.
u/Dalionking2251Aug 1, 2026, 4:17 PM
That doesn’t explain what happened at all
- u/ChVckT1Aug 1, 2026, 4:25 PM
  Right? *How did the car get crushed?*
  - u/pastalex421Aug 1, 2026, 4:37 PM1 reply
  - u/Celica881Aug 1, 2026, 4:39 PM
- u/ZambeeMC1Aug 1, 2026, 4:50 PM
  I will edit the post.. I thought i had typed stuff out. The semi was coming up behind the car FAST. Posted speed limit was 30mph and the truck was doing at least 45 or 50mph. Car was turning left and put on the blinkers well in advance so the semi could slow down. Semi decided to ignore the turn signals and pass in the oncoming lane, even though its a no passing zone.
u/im_just_thinking1Aug 1, 2026, 4:21 PM
How slow were you going to be passed by a semi
- u/12DrD211Aug 1, 2026, 4:35 PM
  Most roads aren't one way and opposing traffic is a thing...
- u/gashufferdude1Aug 1, 2026, 4:35 PM
  OP could have been 5-10 over the speed limit. Logging trucks are a different beast. They usually get paid by the load, so they are zooming on their routes, loaded or unloaded.
- u/ZambeeMC1Aug 1, 2026, 4:51 PM
  The semi was coming up behind the car FAST. Posted speed limit was 30mph and the truck was doing at least 45 or 50mph. Car was turning left and put on the blinkers well in advance so the semi could slow down. Semi decided to ignore the turn signals and pass in the oncoming lane, even though its a no passing zone.
u/devilsaint861Aug 1, 2026, 4:22 PM
You're not supposed to go under the trailer Clark
- u/EnthusiasmDefiant9171Aug 1, 2026, 4:28 PM
  thank you for this.
u/HighlightOwn20381Aug 1, 2026, 4:23 PM
At least this didn't happen
- u/ZambeeMC1Aug 1, 2026, 4:53 PM
  My number 1 driving fear! It could have been so much worse than it was.
u/Helpful-nothelpful1Aug 1, 2026, 4:36 PM
We are assuming OP doesn't drive this as is daily.
- u/ZambeeMC1Aug 1, 2026, 4:52 PM
  This is a daily driver. The semi was coming up behind the car FAST. Posted speed limit was 30mph and the truck was doing at least 45 or 50mph. Car was turning left and put on the blinkers well in advance so the semi could slow down. Semi decided to ignore the turn signals and pass in the oncoming lane, even though its a no passing zone.
u/babyBear831Aug 1, 2026, 4:41 PM
I’m trying to imagine all the ways that this would have caused you to wreak the back left side of the car…I’m confused.
- u/ZambeeMC1Aug 1, 2026, 4:52 PM
  The semi was coming up behind the car FAST. Posted speed limit was 30mph and the truck was doing at least 45 or 50mph. Car was turning left and put on the blinkers well in advance so the semi could slow down. Semi decided to ignore the turn signals and pass in the oncoming lane, even though its a no passing zone.
u/SherlockBonz1Aug 1, 2026, 4:44 PM
I'm gonna assume logging truck drivers are paid by the load, so empty = not making $$$ so they go as fast as possible.
- u/ZambeeMC1Aug 1, 2026, 4:53 PM
  Luckily it was an empty logging semi.. Cant imagine how much worse it would have been if it was loaded.
  - u/SherlockBonz1Aug 1, 2026, 5:20 PM
u/mike_rhinehart1Aug 1, 2026, 4:48 PM
u/Wellthatsucks-ModTeam1Aug 1, 2026, 5:27 PM
Your submission has been removed in violation of Rule 2 - No injuries No injuries. A post should make you react with well that sucks. If the post shows someone getting hurt, we will remove it. No gore, injuries or medical posts. THIS INCLUDES ANIMAL SUFFERING.
u/Wellthatsucks-ModTeam1Aug 1, 2026, 5:28 PM
Your submission has been removed in violation of Rule 3 - No car or motorbike crashes. No car or motorbike crashes. Try /r/CarCrash