Ladders, Ladders Everywhere!



OK, Here's a little tip from your Uncle Allen. If you are going to haul a ladder, TIE IT DOWN FIRMLY! I am nothing less than amazed how often I read in the paper or hear on Atlanta radio that a ladder is in the middle of one of the interstates in and around Atlanta because it has flown out of the bed of a pickup.

Here are some various photographs of some dangerous looking situations



Da Truck Pictures, Images and Photos

Why should you care?

NC man killed trying to retrieve ladder from highway

Man Avoids Ladder on Highway, Crashes

Ladder in road blamed for crash that killed teen

Let's be safe out there!

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