FireRescueSS Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 It was was a rainy/snowy day, currently snowing. Approached a curve (to the left) and gently applied the brakes and turned the wheel. The truck then started to skid and I slamed on the brakes, out of total reaction, quickly released them, knowing I shouldn't have done that, but the damage was already done. Hit a mail box (metal pole), the ditch (deep), and started the fish tailing through 4 yards before regaining control. Parts Damaged - Known: All Passenger, Front Fender, Black Mirror Plastic, Both Doors, Back of Cab, Front of Bed, and Back Wheel/Tire. Accident happened durring sunset, and no camera with me durring the accident, so no pictures until first light. No tickets nor citations where given, though having my FD jacket on must have helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packjh Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 that sucks, when i had my truck in alaska i learned it was better to slam the gas and steer where i want it to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Sorry Bryan It is always best to stay off the gas and brake and just gradually steer into the skid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireRescueSS Posted February 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Yes, I know Dan, but in the heat of the moment, on a back country road with no room for correction, that did me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KissMySilvSS Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Sorry to hear that. Sucks when a fellow SSS'er goes down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTMD8R_SS Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Sucks man. I never driven in the snow/Ice but ive seen on TV, and it looks like it sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymz Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 sorry to hear about your bad luck... ppl can always say they do the right thing.. but the truth is.. EVERYONE has panic braked before... and if they havn't yet, they will. Don't get down on urself accidents happen thank god for insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoke03 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 that sucks man...sorry to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zath Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Sorry to hear that! Snow/Ice claimed my SSS 2 weeks ago.. in the shop with a 5k$ repair bill!(2-3k$ more cause i need new tires/rims!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireRescueSS Posted February 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 sorry to hear about your bad luck... ppl can always say they do the right thing.. but the truth is.. EVERYONE has panic braked before... and if they havn't yet, they will. Don't get down on urself accidents happen thank god for insurance Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerrider Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 sorry to here about your truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wopc69 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 sorry to hear that man. I would cry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireRescueSS Posted February 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 sorry to hear that man. I would cry. Almost, may after seeing it in the day light, and get the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorredss Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 That sucks! Hope it gets fixed fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireRescueSS Posted February 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Start of the first set of aftermath pictures. [atta hment=13771:35.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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