These trucks are huge and have blind spots...there's a reason you need a commercial driver's license to operate them in most states.
Re:I Bought A Firetruck
by fnordfnordfnord on Sunday March 24, 2013 @08:38PM
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So you keep saying. What's the big deal about blind spots? So, he shouldn't reverse without a spotter, and he should be extra careful merging on the freeway. Looks like he has a circle-driveway so, he's got that covered. Seriously, this thing isn't any worse than a Class-A RV, a vehicle which, like it or not, requires no special driver license.
Many days I can't find a good reason to appreciate living in the US. I'm glad that there are places to live where a guy can buy an old fire truck if it tickles his fancy. I'm also glad that there are ticky-tacky neighborhoods with HOA's in towns with strict zoning, so you and I won't have to be neighbors.
I also can't think of a reason why I should fear for my children's safety if my neighbor had one of these in his driveway.