Engine retarders

On original point - don’t worry too much about such stuff as exhaust brakes and the likes until you’re comfortable driving.

For the first couple of months you’ll be so focused on not hitting anything to have time to worry about saving the brakes. Don’t think I ever used one in the rigids, DAF wouldn’t go fast enough. :slight_smile:

If you move to artics, then you need them! Especially going over the M62 fully loaded and trying to stay under 70mph.

On second point - someone should tell DAF as the “better driving” bollox thing on this one keeps saying “use exhaust brake / retarder” so even it doesn’t know. (Its the one thats not a XF but too cold to get put and look at the door).