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IbogaProject

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2. downshift

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sat Apr 3, 2021, 07:11 PM

Apr 2021

If you even think your brakes aren't working downshift, even automatic transmissions have low gear, which will greatly slow your vehicle and get you slowed down enough to able to coast to a stop in neutral once you're down below 25 MPH. Neutral is dangerous at higher speeds.

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Apple Barrel owner's letter to DOT foreshadowed Schoharie limo crash [View all] TexasTowelie Apr 2021 OP

I hope he's had the sense to relocate that 1000 gallon propane tank. patphil Apr 2021 #1

downshift IbogaProject Apr 2021 #2

Doesn't the emergency brake help, too? PJMcK Apr 2021 #4

Years ago when I drove the big trucks some of them were equpped with the abqtommy Apr 2021 #3

Thanks for the followup Rhiannon12866 Apr 2021 #5

You're welcome. TexasTowelie Apr 2021 #6

That was such an avoidable tragedy! Rhiannon12866 Apr 2021 #7