Semi falls on its side after overtaking on curve - GIF

[hemmjo]

I cannot speak for Hoosiersmoker, but I know that my comment was intended with a bit of humor. I am thinking his was also.

In regard to the drivers situation, that appears to be someplace with very high poverty rate. I know I cannot get a clear idea of the situation from a 47 second video, but this is what I see. Both of the trucks shown appear to be relatively new and in very good condition. You get a glimpse of the tires, they appear to have good tread on them. The trucks are not all rusty and banged up. (well one of them is pretty banged up ad the end).

My impression of the driver is that does not have much. It is very possible he has NO SHOES. If he does he is either saving them for church, or they are so worn out that they might even be a hazard to drive in. Now he has lost his job, may very well be prevented from getting another, and probably will not be paid for the work he has done up to this point. I find myself feeling bad for his situation, trying to work hard for his family, but not having the skills required to do that job.

I am not defending his poor driving skills, BUT it is very possible he had never been in a truck like that before. It is almost assured that he had very little if ANY training as a driver. It happens a lot in countries like "wherever that is".

I should also add that the soles of his feet do not wear out like shoes would. His feet are like leather from going barefoot since he was a little kid.