New trucks - The stupidity chronicles. How ridiculous is yours?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by MACK E-6, Aug 15, 2020.

  1. black_dog106

    black_dog106 Road Train Member

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    Seeing how fast and far how things have advanced in the last few years, I doubt it will take 10 years?
     
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  3. Redtwin

    Redtwin Road Train Member

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    You can stop it going into eco roll by keeping light pressure on the brake pedal. Just need enough to activate the brake light switch without actually applying the brakes.
     
  4. mustang190

    mustang190 Road Train Member

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    The leading cause of accidents is Complacency. The more so called safety gadgets that are installed the more complacent drivers become.
     
  5. Old_n_gray

    Old_n_gray Road Train Member

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    Wish I could thank this twice. Complacency kills. Trying to fix stupid with stupid technology equals fail.
     
  6. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    So u didnt notice the car going slow urself ?
     
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  7. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Modern "conveniences" have a funny way of becoming reliances.
     
  8. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    Having the brake lights on whenever the engine brake is on sucks............
     
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  9. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Yeah my truck does that. Makes u look like a rookie going down a big mountain
     
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  10. REALITY098765

    REALITY098765 Road Train Member

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    That's better than having someone run into the back of you. Oh I didn't know you were slowing down.
     
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  11. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    Yup, and looks like I’m break checking you when I float them in using the Jake to bring the rpms down.....
     
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