Mack M359, Manual

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DRIVING TIPS
DRIVING IN AN URBAN AREA
Driving in an Urban Area
When driving in an urban area, there are
several tricks that can enhance
efficiency.
Smart Driving
Plan your route to avoid unnecessary
stops. You save more fuel and the
truck's service brakes, by using the
truck's auxiliary brakes as often as is
possible. If you have cruise control, you
should not use it in heavy traffic. If you
use it incorrectly it can lead to
unnecessary braking and acceleration,
which results in increased fuel
consumption.
Think about Cyclists and
Pedesterians
Many serious accidents occur between
trucks and the softer road users such as
cyclists and pedestrians. Correctly
adjusted mirrors give you good visibility
around the vehicle, but be aware of the
blind spots behind and in front of the
truck also on the passenger side.
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