I have no problem with the new device that allows police officers to stop a truck by bumping into the bumper of the back of the trailer. however, there should be a revision on how to make the device safer in case of a rear-end vehicle accident to avoid locking up the wheels unnecessarily.
I'm a firm fan of the remote electronic kill switches. It's built into the engine control computer, with the flip of a switch the engine is shut down with out compromising the ability to safely stop the vehicle.
There are easily a hundred ways a bump system could abused or cause crashes.
good thing thats not in new zealand.... simply hitting the trailer brakes wont stop a truck here. they have more than enough horsepower to simply drag the extra 52 tonnes.
worthless... regardless of it effectiveness (which it has next to none) it is most definately cost prohibitive, unless you want a loaf of bread to cost 12.00.
Is he suggesting that every truck built is required to be fitted with one of these devices? I don't like this idea. Why don't we just put one of these things on every car made so the cops have complete control over our driving?
Its funny that truck drivers are such a high risk target and under so much scruitiny but yet if you break it down by the hour OTR drivers are lucky to make a little over min wage.
And now Bush wants to bring all the Mexican drivers here. It is the weakest link in homeland security. A prime target for Al Qaeda. Other than teachers, it is the most important and least appreciated profession in this country. What the hell would we eat without food distribution?
US government should pay Bill to invent a nuclear inhibitor device which stops the chain reaction starting. Also, if this device could produce clean and limitless fuel would be a big help.
Both great ideas, the nuclear inhibitor sounds like a tough one but limitless fuel is already being worked on. It's called nuclear fusion. I would say the world could have limitless energy in twenty years.
I know fusion is being worked on. I mean one device being capable of both fusion and inhibiting. I believe the fusion reactor is going to be built in France. This is good. It means they will be a prime target for terrorists. btw I used to be hobodel and tvlimu.
I have no problem with the new device that allows police officers to stop a truck by bumping into the bumper of the back of the trailer. however, there should be a revision on how to make the device safer in case of a rear-end vehicle accident to avoid locking up the wheels unnecessarily.
aurora990 2 years ago
I'm a firm fan of the remote electronic kill switches. It's built into the engine control computer, with the flip of a switch the engine is shut down with out compromising the ability to safely stop the vehicle.
There are easily a hundred ways a bump system could abused or cause crashes.
Bad idea.
PetrolJunkie 2 years ago 2
good thing thats not in new zealand.... simply hitting the trailer brakes wont stop a truck here. they have more than enough horsepower to simply drag the extra 52 tonnes.
rhodesta 2 years ago
A very stupid idea
gogix 2 years ago
"there should be a way to activate the mechanism by remote control"
oh yea there should be way to pump something in ur mom's vagina through remote control...first develop that device..!
leotakesleo 3 years ago
worthless... regardless of it effectiveness (which it has next to none) it is most definately cost prohibitive, unless you want a loaf of bread to cost 12.00.
tazztt1 3 years ago
1. So now any mugger in the middle of nowhere would have the power to stop your truck and rob you.
2. I don't suppose a terrorist could simply disable the device before taking the truck.
3. Now a car from behind can make you jacknife on ice and snow.
DominicMetal1979 3 years ago 3
just shoot the driver
pepitol88 3 years ago
Is he suggesting that every truck built is required to be fitted with one of these devices? I don't like this idea. Why don't we just put one of these things on every car made so the cops have complete control over our driving?
Interesting but not good for real life.
tobyk100 4 years ago
brilliant!
themountainviewguy 4 years ago
Dumbest idea I've seen in a long time.
RepublicanValues 4 years ago
DHS didn't seem to think so. What your suggestion, a spike strip? LOL
This is an 80,000 pound 18 wheeler loaded with fuel were talking about, in a worst case scenario.
drsnk 4 years ago
Its funny that truck drivers are such a high risk target and under so much scruitiny but yet if you break it down by the hour OTR drivers are lucky to make a little over min wage.
TagGeorge 4 years ago
And now Bush wants to bring all the Mexican drivers here. It is the weakest link in homeland security. A prime target for Al Qaeda. Other than teachers, it is the most important and least appreciated profession in this country. What the hell would we eat without food distribution?
drsnk 4 years ago
How about when the tanker is on ice and a car hits it rear. Then the trucks brakes are locked and he is wrecking because of a jacknife.
TagGeorge 4 years ago 2
There should be a way to activate the mechanism by remote control, so that only cops could do it.
drsnk 4 years ago
Wow that device is a very bad idea.
TagGeorge 4 years ago
Not when some nut is behind the wheel of a gas tanker.
drsnk 4 years ago
US government should pay Bill to invent a nuclear inhibitor device which stops the chain reaction starting. Also, if this device could produce clean and limitless fuel would be a big help.
sportickus 4 years ago
Both great ideas, the nuclear inhibitor sounds like a tough one but limitless fuel is already being worked on. It's called nuclear fusion. I would say the world could have limitless energy in twenty years.
drsnk 4 years ago
I know fusion is being worked on. I mean one device being capable of both fusion and inhibiting. I believe the fusion reactor is going to be built in France. This is good. It means they will be a prime target for terrorists. btw I used to be hobodel and tvlimu.
sportickus 4 years ago
Oh yes, the guy with the slo-mo and replay videos of chicks.
drsnk 4 years ago
The demonstration starts at 3:45.
drsnk 4 years ago