I've heard suggestions that I shouldn't even touch the engine brake, but then what AM I supposed to do?! Service brakes will burn up without the engine brake.
How to navigate icy grades with Automatic 2015 Freightliner
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by bertita1986, Oct 15, 2017.
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Maybe the idea of driving on ice needs to be considered a huge safety issue and either stop until the road is cleared by the State Department of Transportation Highways maintenance crew.
I wouldnt want any driver out there being a cowboy with a high value load and lacking experience to know when to shutdown.Lepton1, pattyj and QuietStorm Thank this. -
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It's rather ridiculous that someone gave this person an automatic, with no training.
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Demand your shop foreman mount studded snows all the way around cause your brakes are toast without using an engine brake. J/K
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