If the idiots that program 2 second yellow lights (or less) kept that in mind, then maybe I wouldn't need the engine brake. I've no intention of adding to the coating of skid marks leading up to every one of those lights. Tires are expensive and they don't pay for them.
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Discussion in 'Truckers Strike Forum' started by GlobalCannibal77, Jun 28, 2011.
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No, I will not drive 20mph everywhere. That's re-tarded.DieselJuice, SheepDog, Infosaur and 1 other person Thank this. -
Funny thing, though, most big-truck drivers don't do that. My own personal, non-scientific observation is it's usually dump trucks and local day cabs doing that.
Best we not forget the all intrusive bull hauler dropping into nowhere Oklahoma sleepy town with a big engine and straights at 2am. Right after he pulls it down he starts grabbing gears and spooling it up again. You don't have to be next to the road to hear this guy either.
Don't think this will stick? Try this: The town of Stafford Texas became very affluent in the 90's but there was a freight track running through the town and the town folks got teaked at the Federally required horn blast at the intersections. Might be 7 or 8 along US 90.....somehow.......they got the Feds to waive the horn requirement and UP to install electric horns at every intersection...no sheet. The train no longer blows his horn.
For those of you whom do not know the UPRR....these folks don't do anything they don't want too. They are the epitome of arrogance. I mean why not? The have about the only game in town. -
How about this concept:
Instead of a ban on engine brakes, how about a ban on 4 wheelers?
BTW, nice pun.Last edited: Jun 30, 2011
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You don't have to take all the variables into account. They should know better than to put a 1 second yellow on a 55mph 4 lane though. And if they were worried about backing up traffic, they'd change the timing based on the time of day and when traffic is higher. As it is, they're on the same timer at 3am as they are at noon.
While we can't ban 4 wheelers, they could at least give us better truck routes through populated areas. Maybe widen the turns instead of building concrete walls for trucks to drag their trailers across because there's just no space. -
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Speaking of short lights, I love the ones where they've put up a sign as you come up to the light that lights up when it's thinking about turning yellow. Those are timed perfect.THBatMan8 Thanks this. -
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They've been putting them up on those 55mph+ roads/highways where you can see the light too. Cuts way down on people slamming on the brakes when it turns yellow or trying to race the light. If you're behind the sign when it lights up, you won't make it.
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