This will be my first time driving the northeast in the winter. I have an automatic 2019 freightliner cascadia. I was told do not use my jake brake when going down the steep icy mountains. So my question is what is the best way to go down without jake brake ?
Need winter advice !!!
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by AustinC0397, Sep 30, 2022.
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@Ridgeline can answer that.
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Lots of experienced drivers on this forum can give you proper advice.LtlAnonymous, Boondock and AustinC0397 Thank this. -
Well if the pavement is good it's best to use the jakes. The idea is to take your time if there is snow. I'll go down a grade at 15 mph if need be. If it's too much snow, go to the truck stop.
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@AustinC0397 --
After you spend some time in the northeast in colder weather--I think you'll find that your biggest problem isn't really the slippery roads.
It's actually finding safe, legal, respectable parking every night.
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I spent most of my life in the NE and I just don’t remember any mountains worth worrying about..
Side note about winter driving, if you encounter fog and the temperature outside is at or near freezing you better be paying attention. Definitely don’t use cruise control. And yes, overpasses do freeze before roads do..bentstrider83, Flat Earth Trucker, Geekonthestreet and 5 others Thank this. -
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