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Doggone FedEx (Original Post)
ashling
Apr 2015
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If he hadn't opened the driver's side door, the damage would have been minimal...
1monster
Apr 2015
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Midnight Writer
(21,768 posts)1. ALWAYS turn off your vehicle!
I worked many years for a delivery service and EVERYDAY our supervisor told us to NEVER leave your vehicle running. This is why.
Warpy
(111,270 posts)2. Looks more like the brakes failed.
Sucks when that happens.
Midnight Writer
(21,768 posts)3. Lights on, turn signal on
I have to conclude the engine was on.
Warpy
(111,270 posts)4. Not necessarily
because they'd be on with the key turned to "accessory." It looked like it was in neutral and the parking brake failed.
I agree, it should be shut off and in gear, it's the only way to make sure.
Hoppy
(3,595 posts)5. Or neutral, brake NOT on.
secondvariety
(1,245 posts)6. Lol.
That could have been a lot worse.
1monster
(11,012 posts)7. If he hadn't opened the driver's side door, the damage would have been minimal...
As it is, that door will cost considerably.