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okay, dumb question time. What is a jake brake? I know it'* on semi'* and I thought it was like an emergency type of brake to be used in downhill travelling. If that is the case why would I see it on a flat, open stretch of highway?
What do you mean "see it on a flat, open stretch of highway"? do you mean a sign for it?
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Originally Posted by SSE14U24ME
okay, dumb question time. What is a jake brake? I know it'* on semi'* and I thought it was like an emergency type of brake to be used in downhill travelling. If that is the case why would I see it on a flat, open stretch of highway?
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Originally Posted by SSE14U24ME
okay, dumb question time. What is a jake brake? I know it'* on semi'* and I thought it was like an emergency type of brake to be used in downhill travelling. If that is the case why would I see it on a flat, open stretch of highway?
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Originally Posted by SSE14U24ME
okay, dumb question time. What is a jake brake? I know it'* on semi'* and I thought it was like an emergency type of brake to be used in downhill travelling. If that is the case why would I see it on a flat, open stretch of highway?
Thank you Trucks on Spike TV!
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Originally Posted by VigCS
Originally Posted by SSE14U24ME
okay, dumb question time. What is a jake brake? I know it'* on semi'* and I thought it was like an emergency type of brake to be used in downhill travelling. If that is the case why would I see it on a flat, open stretch of highway?
Thank you Trucks on Spike TV!
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Originally Posted by VigCS
Originally Posted by SSE14U24ME
okay, dumb question time. What is a jake brake? I know it'* on semi'* and I thought it was like an emergency type of brake to be used in downhill travelling. If that is the case why would I see it on a flat, open stretch of highway?
Thank you Trucks on Spike TV!
Jake Brakes can be very loud and some places prohibit the use of them because of noise polution.
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Originally Posted by VigCS
Originally Posted by SSE14U24ME
okay, dumb question time. What is a jake brake? I know it'* on semi'* and I thought it was like an emergency type of brake to be used in downhill travelling. If that is the case why would I see it on a flat, open stretch of highway?
Thank you Trucks on Spike TV!
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I was taught one foot driving too. Just kind of picked up the two foot habit. I don't rest my foot on the brake pedal, I just sort of hover it. I try driving one footed, but it just doesn't feel right.
I think people don't pay enough attention when they are driving. That'* the cause for the panic slam on the brakes. If they were actually keeping tabs on what was going on around them, they would be able to react quicker. Besides, panic braking is usually the last thing you should do. You lose control of the car and end up hitting something anyway.
I think people don't pay enough attention when they are driving. That'* the cause for the panic slam on the brakes. If they were actually keeping tabs on what was going on around them, they would be able to react quicker. Besides, panic braking is usually the last thing you should do. You lose control of the car and end up hitting something anyway.
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Originally Posted by dbeast420
One BARE foot.....I like to feel the pedals and driving with shoes just won't let ya do that
I can't do that. I don't like the way it feels.