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Dash Cam of the Week: No-win scenario

May 5, 2017
Star Trek fans should be familiar with the concept of “a no-win scenario,” and know that Captain Kirk famously doesn’t believe in them. But that’s Hollywood, not the highway—and sometimes there’s not much you can do to avoid an accident.

Star Trek fans should be familiar with the concept of “a no-win scenario,” and know that Captain Kirk famously doesn’t believe in them. But that’s Hollywood, not the highway—and sometimes there’s not much you can do to avoid an accident.

In this Dash Cam of Week, taken on what looks to be I-30 east of Dallas, the truck driver is faced with three choices, none of them good. So he cusses, holds on, and hopes for the best.

The situation is this: With a rig stalled on the narrow shoulder, a blue sedan suddenly slows in front of the trucker, and a pickup is racing by fast in the left lane. What would you do? You might give it some thought, because we’ve certainly seen it before, and likely will again.

About the Author

Kevin Jones | Editor

Kevin has served as editor-in-chief of Trailer/Body Builders magazine since 2017—just the third editor in the magazine’s 60 years. He is also editorial director for Endeavor Business Media’s Commercial Vehicle group, which includes FleetOwner, Bulk Transporter, Refrigerated Transporter, American Trucker, and Fleet Maintenance magazines and websites.

Working from Beaufort, S.C., Kevin has covered trucking and manufacturing for nearly 20 years. His writing and commentary about the trucking industry and, previously, business and government, has been recognized with numerous state, regional, and national journalism awards.

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