> 4. I'm not a trucker, nor an SUV driver, but something to account for high-height vehicles could be useful for many.
This exact issue causes a fair number of trucks to hit this one specific bridge [0] in Durham, NC. Blindly following a GPS meant for cars when you have a tall vehicle is a recipe for disaster.
> Vehicles will be limited by regulation and an overhead bar on entry to 2m (6.6ft, 79 inches). The space to the ceiling itself will provide 57cm (22 inches) for signage and other overhead gear.
I think the Montague Street Bridge and the Durham railway bridge claim so many trucks because they're just high enough (3m and 3.56m respectively) to trick inexperienced high vehicle drivers.
The 2m one would be obvious you can't make it through.
This exact issue causes a fair number of trucks to hit this one specific bridge [0] in Durham, NC. Blindly following a GPS meant for cars when you have a tall vehicle is a recipe for disaster.
[0] http://11foot8.com/
[1] http://championtrucklines.com/latest-news/11foot8-bridge-cra...
[2] http://chapelboro.com/news/news-around-town/durham-can-opene...
[3] http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/threa...