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I think that the last couple of posts are diverting us away from the central point of discussion. To try to bring us back on track I will summarise
- Park brakes should be used when parking the truck.
- service brakes should be used in all other circumstances apart from ramp starts.
-training authorities should not promote incorrect operator practices
-training practice should reflect the way that we expect operators to drive.

Hopefully this is explicit.
  • Posted 30 Jul 2004 17:47
  • By vic_k
  • joined 24 Jun'04 - 33 messages
  • Ayrshire, United Kingdom

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