driving down mountains in truck has no engine brake,how to handle that
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Hova28, Sep 25, 2018.
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Go real slow.
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ok thanks I will go down there in 3rd or 4th gear if need be
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For real? The same gear you went up in is the gear you descend in. Also learn “stab” braking, don’t keep the pedal down.
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I prefer lock-up braking. I like going down in top gear; it's easier on the engine.
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There's a Frequent Poster who knows all about mountain driving who should be along any minute.
Just don't dare question his inconsistencies.bottomdumpin, jammer910Z, Rideandrepair and 1 other person Thank this. -
Need more info.
How long is this 7%grade?
How many lanes?
What’s the posted recommended speed limit for trucks?Lepton1 Thanks this. -
although it is scary to me that you have give this to someone who is already driving a truck. -
7 th sounds good - yep 7th
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I routinely top hills in 8 9 10th hear, but i wont dare go down the other side in anything more than 7th. I also have a pretty good jake to hold me back.
Come to think of it, i also ascend a hill for a mile or so in 6th or 7th gear, but the down side i can handle in 8th, 9th gear with stab braking. 7th gear is just too much.
Had i not had an engine brake, i also would question the fact that i have to descend a hill at 15mph to hold me steady while joe schmoe can take the hill in 9th gear with a 3 stage brake.Dave_in_AZ, Hulld, magoo68 and 2 others Thank this.
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