Re: Noisy cars
Originally Posted by
Bruce
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Yes, exhaust brakes, quite effective (but no substitute for wheel brakes) but they can make a loud staccato noise when in use, most if not all diesel trucks have them but they can be turned off.
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You beat me to it by one minute Bruce, apologies for adding my post without realising that.
However, there must be a difference in the terminology as the information I found is I believe the opposite to your's? That's interesting if nothing else! Or have I got that wrong I wonder?
Edited to add this extract from the first link I found:
"Though engine brakes are a very important component to maintaining safety on the open road, they are often met with opposition in populated areas. And signs prohibiting their use can be found all across the country."
No, it's not me or the terminology, it's the website information that it seems is incorrect!