Oh yeah I'm fully committed to learning everything the easiest way possible, since I plan on doing this until I retire, lol. You brought up something I was wondering...do you ever use that trailer spike brake? I was honestly thinking of pulling it a bit on the hill but really didn't want to make things worse you know?
Any tips for slowing on icy roads?
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The brakes are set up to apply the trailer just slightly ahead of the truck. Don’t use the engine brake or trailer brake.
When it’s that bad. It’s best to park the truck.
When lost traction. Look for any gravel or any pavement that doesn’t have ice. The warning pavement on the side of the lane can be useful too.
I know what it’s like to not have any traction on ice. Sliding at 2 mph. It’s not a good feeling not being able to stop.
One early warning sign is SUV’s. They wipe out first. Very square wheel base. They also drive too fast. -
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Sometimes on slippery surfaces, like inside the truck stop or at a customer property, while creeping along or approaching a stop sign, I will apply a little more brakes than I would to see if or how bad the traction is. If in doubt, go slower.Florescent-android92, GYPSY65, Speed_Drums and 1 other person Thank this. -
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Interesting.
Mine modulates perfectly.Big Road Skateboard, Last Call, Oxbow and 1 other person Thank this. -
He was spun out on a tiny Little hill.
The rest of us we're not even chained up, that hill was minuscule.
We went by him barefoot.Last edited: Dec 7, 2021
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