I was towing my B2601 tractor on a new equipment trailer, returning from the dealership that installed a subframe and BH70. I was on a six lane highway, in the right lane along with other cars approaching a downhill exit onto another highway. We all moved into the exit lane, slowing to 25mph and maintaining distance from the cars ahead, as I reached the apex of the hill and the ramp ahead was full, the car 3 car lengths ahead of me stopped, and an out-of-state car moved across and into the rapidly closing space ahead of me. And stopped.
I could not stop my truck (tacoma v6) in the space and time available. The trailer brakes (tekonsha prodigyp2 boosted to 3) worked fine. The truck antilock brakes kicked in, and the truck rolled into the car at 4 or 5 mph. Front of the truck was crumpled to the doors; tractor and trailer had no damage. I was given a warning for following too close. Waiting to hear from insurance.
My first accident in 53 years of driving. I suppose that I could have pulled on the emergency brake, but I didn’t think of it. I wish that I had taken more photos, and the next truck may get a dash cam. What else could I have done?
I could not stop my truck (tacoma v6) in the space and time available. The trailer brakes (tekonsha prodigyp2 boosted to 3) worked fine. The truck antilock brakes kicked in, and the truck rolled into the car at 4 or 5 mph. Front of the truck was crumpled to the doors; tractor and trailer had no damage. I was given a warning for following too close. Waiting to hear from insurance.
My first accident in 53 years of driving. I suppose that I could have pulled on the emergency brake, but I didn’t think of it. I wish that I had taken more photos, and the next truck may get a dash cam. What else could I have done?
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