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...and I'm glad no one was hurt and my ducks were in a row (license, DOT medical card, vehicle paperwork, etc.). For those that read my last post on 'trainers who shouldn't be trainers', I picked up a new trainer this morning after speaking with the right person. Anyway, the day is going o.k.. Got lots of training in and explanation of the company way of doing things. We're heading back to the yard on a wet, ice covered road (I have the drop chains down and am going at an appropriate speed to keep control of my bus). Well, I just about get to the bottom of a hill, when in the other direction comes a newer p.u. fast enough that I thought something didn't look right. I stop in my lane (there is no one behind me that I'm in the way of) and keep my foot on the brake because of what I perceive of the truck when I see a little wiggle from the truck's back end and think, "Uh-oh, here it comes.". There is no place for me to go in time to get out of the way. Sure enough, here she comes right at the drivers side. Just before impact, I throw it in neutral and swing my legs out from under the dash to keep them from getting crushed, which is what I thought would happen. And yes, this really happened in slow motion, or so I thought. Anyway, I watch the truck front end accordion, my legs don't get crushed, the bus barely moves, and I think to myself that by reducing the closing speed (by my stopping), I probably kept the truck occupants from injury. The bottom line is the nobody was hurt, the truck is totaled, the bus will be fixed, and because I had my ducks in a row before starting the day on the road. Aside from having a "there I was" story for the grandkids some day I learned several things:
Start the day with a thorough pre-trip.
Take your training seriously. Other people had these experiences so learn from them.
Instinct can save you. I had time to run all my actions through my head from first perception through putting the bus in neutral and moving my legs.
-Arthur Spooner

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Sorry to hear about that, but very glad you came out ok.

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Sorry to hear about the collision, glad to hear that no one was injured.
Sounds like you did a pretty good job in handling the event and if you always remeber that since we as professional drivers turn so many more miles than any other on the highways of America, it's not a matter if I'm involved in an motor vehicle collision but when I'm involved in a motor vehicle collision. If you driver with that in mind you'll find yourself always prepared. See it's kinda like pulling the handle on a one armed bandit, sooner or later your number comes up but usually the prize kinda sucks.
By the way remember to write everything down in a journal like fashion, something your not going to be showing lawyers or anyone else but something for your own memory jog and if nothing ever comes of the event then all you've done is waisted a few minutes.Yes It's Latin, a Dead Language
But what else would you expect from a "MadMan", a rubber biscuit perhaps.

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Glad to hear no one was injured..could have been much worse.
RCM made a good point...It's not a matter of if its going to happen, but when it will happen.
I had an accident with a woman while I was driving a propane truck in Sacramento and was very glad i had everything in order for the police when they arrived. One important thing to remember when in a situation like this to wait for the police to get there before you say anything to anyone.
And also make sure you get a copy of the police report and keep it in a file somewhere. Unfortunatly your insurance company will want to see it.

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It sounds like you kept your wits and handled the situation like a professional. Nobody was hurt, and everything will take care of itself from here. Everybody has a bad day now and then in driving, but all you can do is make sure what happens is not your fault, you always stay alert, run safe and legal, and manage all situations like a professional. Looks like you are doing this now, keep it up, never stop learning, etc. Tomorrow should be better.