CHP hopes video will convince truckers to stop at brake check area

[Ashley]

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is hoping that truckers learn from the mistakes of a driver whose truck allegedly caught fire after skipping a required brake inspection area.

On Sunday, CHP’s Gold Run Division shared dramatic video of a semi trailer heavily damaged by fire along with a reminder about required brake check areas.

From CHP:

“Vehicle fire WB I-80 at Secret Town Exit. #2 lane temporarily closed. All tractor trailers are required to use the Brake Inspection area WB at Nyack. Also, if you are driving a tractor trailer, you should know not to ride your brakes, but to also use the engine brake to slow your vehicle down as you descend the mountains.”

Last year, CHP’s Gold Run Division reported that a truck driver traveling in the same area failed to stop in the brake check area and lost control of their brakes, resulting in a crash.

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[BIG R GUY]

They could put strippers dancing on a stage in the check area, and most of these clowns would not stop. Couldn't read the sign.

 

[Hookman]

Sign must have been written in English.

 

[SMOKESTACK]

Strippers , I'm stopping !

 

[Hookman]

It's Commifornia Smoke, I wouldn't if I were you unless you drink Bud Light. Just saying.......

 

[SMOKESTACK]

It's Commifornia Smoke, I wouldn't if I were you unless you drink Bud Light. Just saying.......

Ohhh , nevermind then I'm a High Life guy Dr. Hookman

 

[flybynite]

WFX, says it all. Flip flop wearing driver’s. Lot’s of jack knifes on 58 going over Williamette pass and the black ice on 97. Nothing to see, move along.

 

[truckdriver]

It's Commifornia Smoke, I wouldn't if I were you unless you drink Bud Light. Just saying.......

California's driver appreciation.... free Hot Dogs & Bud Light?

 

[almost13ranch]

California's driver appreciation.... free Hot Dogs & Bud Light?

Are they cage free hotdogs?