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"Trucks use low gear"

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Djfan, Nov 4, 2015.

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  1. Nov 4, 2015 #21
    CasanovaCruiser

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    Prime's policy really should be to descend hills in neutral. It is the best fuel mileage that way lol
     
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  3. Nov 4, 2015 #22
    Fajo

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    No, You can't have them do that they might hit 58.5 MPH. If they exceed 58MPH they will end up in the past.
     
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  4. Nov 5, 2015 #23
    Infosaur

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    Long as they stay in the granny lane where they belong. Now when they try to pass each other,,,:mad:
     
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  5. Nov 5, 2015 #24
    blairandgretchen

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    The other gear.
     
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  7. Nov 5, 2015 #25
    Mattflat362

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    My cabover is a big ole air brake!
     
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  8. Nov 5, 2015 #26
    tedlife

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    As a rule I use whatever gear going down a hill where the Jake will hold without having to touch the brakes.
     
    tedlife, Nov 5, 2015
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