A couple of years ago, KMOX radio traffic copter reporter, Rodger Brand noticed frequent ladders and mattresses along the highways. He decided it was time to start counting them up with the year's total in December. It turned out to be fairly large numbers of these things which could be a real danger to other drivers. By doing this he hoped drivers who hauled these items would pay attention to securing them safely.
Although he doesn't do this anymore that I can tell, I always keep this in mind when we are on the highway near trucks or cars with mattresses or ladders hooked up to their vehicles. We give them a wide berth.
So today I read this from a friend of ours: "Beware of unsecured ladders that fly off pick-up trucks as you’re driving on the highway. 3 Hours later, & 2 damaged tires, we’re headed home."
This comment brought me right back to Rodger Brand. And, yes, be watchful as you are driving near people with ladders or mattresses or couches or whatever attached to their cars or trucks.
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