Are truck stops Dangerous at night?(lot lizards, etc.)?

Question

I'm going through truck driving school right now , but I was wondering one thing. I'm gonna be going OTR, and I've heard a lot of stories about lot lizards and such, and was wondering is it really as bad as it sounds. I mean are they at every truck stop you stop at or are they just at the trashy ones, and from truckers with experience I mean if you ignore them will they ignore you or will they keep annoying you all night? (p.s. a lot lizard is a prostitute at a truck stop incase someone hadn't heard that term before)

Also, what else is there to worry about on the road?

Answer 1

You should be so lucky? Not usually a problem at all.

Answer 2

Most truck stops are relatively safe. Truck stops around big cities generally are not safe.



You should always watch your back, no matter where you stop. Places like West Memphis, Arkansas, Gary, IN, Jersey City, NJ, generally are not safe at all at night.



It's not the lot lizards you have to worry about. It's other types of crime and violence. Usually, you just tell a lot lizard to go away and they leave you alone.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I am at a sinclair now in fact. I live truck stops and sleeping in my conversion astro van in Nebraska. They are very safe as long as you use common sense you'll be fine. Lock the doors, keep a gun or bear spray next to you when sleeping. I've done this so many times that is has just become second nature. Like people, most truckers are nice people and they know a lot about the road if you have any questions.. But always keep your guard up just in case. Safe travels!

Answer 5

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Are truck stops Dangerous at night?(lot lizards, etc.)?

I'm going through truck driving school right now , but I was wondering one thing. I'm gonna be going OTR, and I've heard a lot of stories about lot lizards and such, and was wondering is it really as bad as it sounds. I mean are they at every truck stop you stop at or are they just at...

Answer 6

Well, prostitutes, or lot lizards do exist however, I don't think you should be worried about it too much. I think it is best to ignore them. Usually prostitutes don't go around looking for sex unless they know you have money. I would just ignore them. Truck stops are usually there for two reasons. One to weigh your truck to see if it meets the requirement. The second reason is so the truck driver can rest. Prostitutes may come and go, but it isn't a huge problem.

Answer 7

That's a very good question, and you show a lot of promise for asking it.



You will find "horizontal highway hostesses" all over the place, and in most cases they're harmless. Of course, as with anything, there are exceptions. Some of them are drug addicts, and will do anything for that next fix. Some of them are too lazy to get a real job, and some of them are acting out of desperation, i.e. the economy and kids to feed.



No matter what story they give you, avoid all of them. Think about it. Look around you and check out some of the drivers. Pretty scummy, right? Do you want to take a chance on having relations with someone that was with one of them and maybe get crabs, scabies, vd or the ultimate, AIDS?



Here's something else to be aware of. Nice looking lady, legs up to there, cleavage out to here, approaches you and says she needs a ride somewhere and will do anything for it. Chances are she already has. On top of that, you really don't need to fall asleep with someone you just met and don't know unless you want to wake up with your money and valuables gone or not wake up at all. There are too many cases to count of horny truckers being rolled or killed by these women or their boyfriends.



If you really need to do something about blue balls, get a run through Nevada and stop at one of the legal brothels out there. They are regulated, taxed, and most of all clean. Either that or go home and grab your girlfriend wife or whatever. And if you're married, you should get a run that keeps you close to home so you don't miss each other too much.



Other than all that which I have written, just keep to yourself and be aware of the usual scam artists in this world and don't let anyone in the truck that you do not know. Some of them carry guns and knives.



Be safe and good luck to you. Some of us older guys are counting on you to keep things moving after we're gone. It can be a good life, and you'll get to see country that most people dream about.



Oh, and carry a spare fire extinguisher with you. They're pretty cheap at Wal-Mart, and the look on a girls face just before you shoot her of the running boards is priceless!

Answer 8

I have traveled the country for 20 years chasing after storms(hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, etc.) doing repairs. I regularly live in my conversion vans at truck stops. As a rule they are VERY SAFE AND SECURE! Just keep in mind that you need to stay at name brand truck stops. If you go to local owned truck stops you are more likely to encounter these types of problems.

Answer 9

Truck stops are no more dangerous than anywhere else. Depends on location. 35 years driving truck and no problems anywhere.

Answer 10

its not too big a problem except around main cities,been driving since 1984 and only been approached once in that time and this was at a nicer stop,ive been in dumpy ones and never had any problems

biggest worry is the other drivers (4 wheelers and some big rig drivers)

Answer 11

oh don't worry, he just simply wanted to take you in the back of his truck for some slobbery highway fun.

Answer 12

No not as bad as a the tv lets you think they got to have something to talk about.

Answer 13

I don't know if you need to worry about lizards but if you watched the movie rest stop, definitely ghosts that can't be killed!!!! Watch out!

Answer 14

do you think so many people stop their because their dangerous. are you afraid of girls<