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

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mcmanly, Nov 11, 2014.

  1. mcmanly

    mcmanly Light Load Member

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    I assume I have to ask my company for some special brake checking apparatus but I have no clue what its called or what it is .


    I guess it might be a mirror I set behind the trailor and another under the tailor for the tractors brakes
     
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  3. GreenMonster9669

    GreenMonster9669 Medium Load Member

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    If you're not yet solo you have a trainer, right? What does he/she say? And how have you done it so far?
     
  4. purpleprime

    purpleprime Medium Load Member

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    Tire thumper wedged between the seat and brake pedal
     
  5. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    Pull the hand valve down for the trl. brakes. Then walk back and check your brake lights.
    How hard is that....???
     
  6. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Kenworth's pop right back up. Can't do it on those.
     
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  7. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Easy, when you're going down the road and stop but nobody else does behind you, you'll have an idea if they are working or not
     
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  8. OriginalBigfoot

    OriginalBigfoot Light Load Member

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    Ask for a brake light check on the CB on your way out of the truck stop. You'll have plenty of opportunities to see your brake lights in the dark.
     
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  9. Pool6710

    Pool6710 Medium Load Member

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    Wrap your seatbelt around the Johnny bar. It will hold it down if done rite.
     
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  10. dutchieinquebec

    dutchieinquebec Road Train Member

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    my goodness poor poor poor guy..
     
  11. OriginalBigfoot

    OriginalBigfoot Light Load Member

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    :) Very funny dutchieinquebec! Remember, we were all there at one time!
     
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