Stopping an h.g.v.
25th October 1968, Page 65
25th October 1968
Page 65
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May I ask Philip Salter (CM Sept, 20, "Braking methods") : Who picks up the transmission from the floor after he's brought a loaded h.g.v. to a standstill while still in top gear?
As an h.g.v. driver of 28 years standing. I'm sure this is a very bad practice, particularly on wet or icy roads. As for "gradual increase of pressure on the brake pedal" as he states. on most vehicles this is impossible.
I would be the last person to tell a policeman how to enforce the law, even if he did try to teach me my job, of which I am proud.
T. BOYLE, Hindley Green, Wigan. PS: I wonder if he's tried a Scammell box.