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<blockquote data-quote="retiredTxfeeder" data-source="post: 1358648" data-attributes="member: 52978"><p>Downshifting was the hardest for me.&nbsp; If your rpms aren&#039;t right, while you&#039;re hunting for the next lowest gear, you&#039;re also slowing down.&nbsp; When you finally find the next lowest gear, oops, you need the gear *below* that one now.&nbsp; A lot of guys have trouble backing, but we have had boats in my family since I was a pup, so I was already a backer.&nbsp; Don&#039;t cut any corners.&nbsp; If something were to happen, be in the right in everything.&nbsp; If you were contributory to an accident in any way, chances are they will try to hang it on you.&nbsp; Keep your eyes way ahead on the road.&nbsp; Change lanes while the changin&#039; is good, not when you&#039;re at the mercy of a 4-wheeler to let you over.&nbsp; Assume everyone on the road is drunk, sleepy, or texting.&nbsp; Or a combination of all three.&nbsp; I&#039;d like to think I was a good, safe driver to achieve 34 years safe driving, but luck&nbsp; plays a part as well.&nbsp; Good luck to you in your new assignment.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="retiredTxfeeder, post: 1358648, member: 52978"] Downshifting was the hardest for me. If your rpms aren't right, while you're hunting for the next lowest gear, you're also slowing down. When you finally find the next lowest gear, oops, you need the gear *below* that one now. A lot of guys have trouble backing, but we have had boats in my family since I was a pup, so I was already a backer. Don't cut any corners. If something were to happen, be in the right in everything. If you were contributory to an accident in any way, chances are they will try to hang it on you. Keep your eyes way ahead on the road. Change lanes while the changin' is good, not when you're at the mercy of a 4-wheeler to let you over. Assume everyone on the road is drunk, sleepy, or texting. Or a combination of all three. I'd like to think I was a good, safe driver to achieve 34 years safe driving, but luck plays a part as well. Good luck to you in your new assignment. [/QUOTE]

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