About to go solo ,how do I check the brake lights?

Really? Come on man. Use the seat belt on the hand brake. A binder, notebook or even a bongie cord, anything works, it doesn't have to be all the way, as long as the brakes are applied, the lights will come up. YOU DO NOT NEED HELP TO CHECK YOUR BRAKE LIGHTS!

 

i work on cars as of now hopefully not for long but when i pull a car in my bay i do a light check and to check brakes i use my hood prop and wedge it against the pedal and seat. hood props are cheap and might be able to use it for other stuff. i'll have to bring mine when i began trucking

 

Does anybody drive a prostar? They have an exterior light check feature built in. Check all lights including the trailer. With the key on and brakes set push and hold the button for the light on the back of the cab for abt 5 sec. Dash will read somehing about light check or something like that. Walk around and check all of your lights.

 

I usually look in my side mirrors and if the brake lights dont shine on the ground on any given side you know they are out. If i am in a parking lot with building that have large glass windows i just position the back of my trailer against it and look in the reflection.

 

Mirrors are so hard to work, though, you silly rookie.

 

You could also pull into the nearest scale house and ask the friendly man in the uniform to check if your lights are working. It's a free service they offer-only when their open LOL

 

Yeah, looking at stuff is hard, lol...

Forgive me lord, i didnt mean to laugh. God bless all blind people...

 

I find it amusing that you make a jab at the op saying he isn't "quite ready for solo" yet because of the potential of missed details in training, then in nearly the same breath you suggest using a tire thumper to check your tires.

Anyone who who intends to actually check their tires will ALWAYS use a tire gage. You can tell if a tire is flat with a thumper but you cannot tell if it is a little low. The best way to prevent flats, blowouts and tire damage is to actually check your tire pressure.

 

[/QUOTE]Anyone who who intends to actually check their tires will ALWAYS use a tire gage. You can tell if a tire is flat with a thumper but you cannot tell if it is a little low. The best way to prevent flats, blowouts and tire damage is to actually check your tire pressure

 

If you pick your nose with greasy fingers, the grease will coat your nose and prevent further boogers. In conclusion, if you use a tire pressure gage you will not get boogers.