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Forum: Trucking Topic: tailgating and artic brakes |
| volvofl10 |
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Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 17:00
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| even better, what if another HGV is gaining slowly on the camper van , getting ready to make his overtaking move ? firstly, the camper has now made it a longer distance for the 2nd HGV to have to cover before he can get back into lane 1 , causing furtehr delays for any cars already trying to pass. s... |
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Forum: Trucking Topic: tailgating and artic brakes |
| volvofl10 |
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Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 15:42
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| if its a volvo, he has no chance. a volvo pulling an empty trailer will deccellerate sharp enough to throw the driver forward and that is WITHOUT touching the brakes (so no lights). they have the best exhaust brakes in the business. http://www.safespeed.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6730 All volvos ... |
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Forum: Brainstorming Topic: HGV Rhetorical question |
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Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 20:02
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Replies: 68
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| I've never seen an artic trailer like that though - do they make such things and would it help? a few lowloaders have lift axles but not many general purpose trailers do. the extra weight the "lift" mechanism adds is crucial to hauliers in this cut throat day and age. although it probably... |
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Forum: Brainstorming Topic: HGV Rhetorical question |
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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 19:11
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| Volvofl10 might correct me on this but I'd have thought that the majority of artic trailers that skid are actually more LIGHTLY loaded ones. I don't know about this for sure but I'd have thought it would be more common to see an empty trailer skid than a fully loaded one? Mole I would agree with yo... |
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Forum: Brainstorming Topic: HGV Rhetorical question |
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Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 23:36
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| [Well, yeah! pretty much! Have a look at a truck carrying a really heavy load like a railway locomotive or a crane. They put lots of little wheels under the trailer! <EDIT> Multiple wheels are the next best thing to keep road damage down whilst still supporting the load and, of course, stopping it!... |
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Forum: Brainstorming Topic: HGV Rhetorical question |
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Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 15:52
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| as help toward's explaining the effect of wider tyres on an HGV, normal size tyres are 315/60/22.5 , whereas the ones thats wider and been fitted to a truck i drive are 385/55/22.5. ( tread width by height profile by rim size) in effect , the original tyres on the steering axle have a contact width ... |
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Forum: Brainstorming Topic: HGV Rhetorical question |
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Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 13:36
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| ... I would imagine increasing the surface area of the vehicles road contact is a stupid idea and impractical. But that's pretty much EXACTLY what manufacturers do to get more grip - fit wider tyres! Increasing surface contact would seem to be the simplest solution to stopping HGVs quickly. But how... |
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Forum: Brainstorming Topic: HGV Rhetorical question |
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Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 13:17
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well i was right on 1 point then
volvofl10 wrote: i may of misunderstood your explanation LOL
thank you for the explanation, i think i understand the part i misunderstood earlier now |
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Forum: Brainstorming Topic: HGV Rhetorical question |
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Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 13:08
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| [Fitting wider tyres give a little more grip in the dry but a lot less grip in the snow. yes....but no,but yes,but no ( sorry :lol: ) you let air out of a tyre in sand and snow to increase traction . oiverall effect is it makes the tyre wider . i have to say, i am really enjoying this brainstorming... |
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Forum: Brainstorming Topic: HGV Rhetorical question |
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Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 12:54
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| but as the mass of the 2 vehicles is totally differant you get; car 1.5 ton over 2 axles = 750kg per axle HGV 44 ton over 6 axles = 7300kg per axle ......... almost 10 times the mass per axle than the car but for the benefit of balance to the point raised , a trucks braking surface per wheel on the ... |
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Forum: Brainstorming Topic: HGV Rhetorical question |
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Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 19:44
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Replies: 68
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| I would imagine increasing the surface area of the vehicles road contact is a stupid idea and impractical. the size of an HGV's tyres is related to the load carrying weight of the vehicle and not the amount of road surface it can cover If you are using the normal reaction as an example of increased... |
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Forum: Brainstorming Topic: HGV Rhetorical question |
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Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 19:41
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| ABS is standard on many makes of truck, but i don't know if it is now a "standard" . trailer brakes locking up are usually a sign of a faulty load sensor on the trailer. The load sensor determines what pressure to apply to the actual brakes on application of the brake pedal. Its a simple d... |
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Forum: General Chat Topic: Current Status of M42? |
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Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 00:05
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Replies: 34
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| , the road is nice and clear but the signs are 60mph Clowns? really? or just maximising the bonus? Clowns :lol: go thru there at 4.50pm and the signs say 60, 60 , 60 then just as you pass solihull going towards the M6 the signs go back to NSL or clear, and justa s you get to 70 you find the back of... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Driving Licence Checks |
| volvofl10 |
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Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 18:16
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Replies: 24
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I never said it was mine did i ?
volvofl10 wrote: As far as i am concerned my passport, driving license, NHS card are all MY personal details, |
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Forum: Brainstorming Topic: Dye ALL Diesel |
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Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 01:52
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Replies: 30
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| i know its brainstorming, and i like the idea of this, just a few ideas to bounce back at previous comments. my personal idea would be to scarify all road surfaces at islands and junctions so the surface isnt so smooth , this should allow more grip even when wet or covered in fuel How about a device... |
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Forum: Brainstorming Topic: HGV Rhetorical question |
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Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 01:10
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| I can't think of any way round that really. Also, I'd be keen to know out of the number of HGVs that ploughed into the back of something, just how many of them were braking and from what distance back. I sometimes wonder whether some of these accidents, at least, are caused by drivers being asleep ... |
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Forum: General Chat Topic: Current Status of M42? |
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Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 00:59
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| the speeds assigned to the overhead warning signs are operated by a 3 year old clown . several of my colleagues formt he same depot all reckon the same and have said so since the road works finished. the operators could gain a great deal of experience from going to the m25 control centre for a weeks... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Driving Licence Checks |
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Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 14:48
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Replies: 24
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| Yes you do. Every time you provide these items asa proof of identity for banks, etc. a copy is taken. There are specific guidleines (and reasons) for copying passports on the UKPA webiste. you might, but i don't, and this has never been a problem anywhere for me with any bank or organisation. As fa... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Been hit'nrun-ISH. What can I do? |
| volvofl10 |
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Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 01:33
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| That's not correct. We have no obligation to report a road accident unless (from memory): - people are injured - certain animals are involved (pigs, dogs, horses, goats or cattle) I can't think of any more offhand... surely being hit by a vehicle IS an accident ,and what i would call a hit and run ... |
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Forum: Speed, Safety, Driving and The Law Topic: Been hit'nrun-ISH. What can I do? |
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Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 01:18
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| youve been involved in an accident , therefore you must report it.Both to the Police and your employer. make sure you enter the accident into the accident book at your place of work , in case of health complications at a later date. I wouldnt worry about it being a charity or any other organisation ... |
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