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Driving Bobtail

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by doglover44, Nov 17, 2014.

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  1. Nov 17, 2014 #11
    Tall Mike

    Tall Mike Road Train Member

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    try not to jackknife it.. :smt101
     
    Tall Mike, Nov 17, 2014
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  3. Nov 17, 2014 #12
    nb629

    nb629 Light Load Member

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    I just drove bobtail for the first time last week. It was definately a different feeling and I missed having a trailer immediately,and a big 10-4 on the stopping distance.
     
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  4. Nov 17, 2014 #13
    12 ga

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    Where is your CDL?
     
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  5. Nov 17, 2014 #14
    Mudguppy

    Mudguppy Degenerate Immoralist

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    Make abundant use of your jake brake!
     
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  7. Nov 17, 2014 #15
    TwinStickPeterbilt

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    What that service brake it'll shprise you.
     
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  8. Nov 17, 2014 #16
    STexan

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    Keep an eye out for rough spots in the road approaching stops or potential stops. Once you get started "bouncing and braking", it's makes a relatively easy stop, not so easy. Accelerating and coasting on snow is not so bad, stopping requires much additional care. You will quickly find out which tractors have 1 or more brakes mal-adjusted. The ABS system can be a help and it can be a hindrance, depending on various circumstances.
     
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  9. Nov 17, 2014 #17
    FatDaddy

    FatDaddy Road Train Member

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    Make sure you GOAL
     
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  10. Nov 18, 2014 #18
    Allow Me.

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    No one mentioned that if it's a 10 speed or 13 speed, you DO NOT need to shift thru ALL the gears. Starting in 3rd and skip to 5th etc. Dumbest thing I'll ever see is someone starting in 1st and grabbing every gear while bobtailing. Keep your dashboard empty, because anything on it will fall off, for sure !
     
    Allow Me., Nov 18, 2014
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  11. Nov 18, 2014 #19
    bobtrucks2204

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    "Make sure you GOAL"
    ROFLMAO
     
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  12. Nov 18, 2014 #20
    dog-c

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    Love driving bobtail. I used to flip four wheelers out by racing them with all that torque 😋😋
     
    dog-c, Nov 18, 2014
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