There was a moment when a Jeep Wrangler became a convertible because someone’s dashcam was turned over to the police. No, it wasn’t on purpose, but yes, sparks cut off the top. In this case, it was called the Wrangler.
Anyone injured?
The Ann Arbor Fire Department was notified on December 15 that the bridge had collapsed. Unfortunately, the carrier driver figured it would be better to take off before the others showed up. Can you give the driver a big “stupid” and note the clearance height he is 14ft 2in and clearly visible.
After the bridge was inspected for structural damage and found to be fine, it was just a matter of determining how this happened and who did it. But the driver behind the trucker caught the whole thing on his dash cam.
What aids are available to avoid low bridges?
Both the carrier’s driver and the driver behind it stopped after the incident. Therefore, it is assumed that insurance information has been exchanged. Maybe the carrier wasn’t so hasty, but that information wasn’t shared.
This brings one of the benefits of several new driver assistance features available on many newer trucks. Many devices, including Ford’s Ford Pass app, can help you avoid low-clearance overpasses. Similar to the SmartTruckRoute app, RV trip planning tools offer similar services. Most professional truck drivers use a Garmin or Rand McNally GPS for mapping truck routes.
You can also check lowclearances.com to identify low overpasses along your route. Finally, pay attention to the closed road signs posted on each bridge. As you know, they are yellow diamond-shaped signs with maximum height dimensions for going under bridges and overpasses.
Are there other bridge hazard signs?
There are also narrow bridge warning signs, as are height restrictions. Appears when the bridge is narrower than the road you are driving on. Entering a bridge that is too narrow can be just as devastating as a bridge that is too low, especially for double drivers and motor carriers. It’s a valuable tool to help you avoid it.
At least the fire department had a sense of humor when it came to this car accident. “I’m getting a convertible tomorrow that the dealer didn’t order,” he posted. However, it also posted a more solemn comment, saying the dashcam footage “further confirms that the fate of this incident has not caused fatal or serious injuries.”