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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jerryb, Jan 2, 2008.

  1. Jan 2, 2008 #1
    Jerryb

    Jerryb Bobtail Member

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    Hey all,


    Have`nt been to cdl school yet!
    On your dashboard you have a yellow and red pull/push button what do they do individually?:biggrin_2552:

    Thanks:biggrin_2551:
     
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  3. Jan 2, 2008 #2
    AllLab

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    The yellow engages tractor brakes, red engages trailer brakes.
     
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  4. Jan 2, 2008 #3
    Jerryb

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    I`m looking at a freightliner picture and there appears to be another leaver for the tractor brake. Whats that?

    :biggrin_2551:
     
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  5. Jan 2, 2008 #4
    AllLab

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    thats also for trailer brake sometimes called Johnson bar, it is usually used to test the trailer brakes at a slow role.
     
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  7. Jan 2, 2008 #5
    Jerryb

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    Thanks for that:biggrin_25514:
     
    Jerryb, Jan 2, 2008
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