Must we "Illuminate to Communicate"?

Let's say you are a truck driver. How do you slow down?

Typically, professional drivers engage the engine or "Jake" Brake or downshift, or do both. Professional drivers rarely step on the brake pedal until the truck is nearly at a stop.

How do you let people know that you are slowing down? You have not stepped on the brake pedal, so your brake lights are not lit. So, what can you do, call them on the phone? Of course, not. Brake lights are the right answer, but to step on the brake pedal defeats the purpose of Jaking or downshifting. Besides, stepping on the brake pedal adds wear and tear to your pads and drums, shortening service life, and adds to your bottom line cost of operation. It goes against everything you know as a truck driver.

Slow-N-Tell turns your brake lights on for you. You do not have to change the way you drive. Jaking and downshifting will be safer for you, your truck and other drivers, following you on the highways.

Remember, all you have to do to Communicate is Illuminate!