When mild curiosity strikes do you search for answers right away?
Have you ever noticed these long tags and little tabs on some big transit trailer rims?
I have numerous times, and I’ve always wondered what was their purpose. Then by the time I’d get home I would forget to do some research. But, I finally remembered to question our son who’s in the transit industry.
The long tags have a couple purposes. They are not a mandatory item, but they’re a safety feature usually used by trucking companies that haul to and from large yards. When the trailers are slowly maneuvering, or backing in and out of spots, others driving or walking in the yard can see the tab movement and can stay clear and safe.
For drivers pulling these units for their runs seeing the spinning tabs in their side mirrors indicates no problems like locked trailer brakes.
The yellow tabs under some tire lug nuts are another non-mandatory safety feature. They are, loose nut indicators. When the lug nuts on a tire are tightened the points are aligned to make a circle. If during a tire check a point has slipped out of position the driver knows it needs to be re-torqued.
Are you a curious type person when it comes to the “how” and “why” of things?
Google has made finding answers pretty easy these days. Although, If I can, like for above, I still prefer answers from experienced people.
I had no idea of the uses. I enjoyed this, and I get to sound really smart explaining to anyone else. It truly could be a start for a book on unique musings.
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I always thought it had something to do with the tire was just changed or something. It is fun to share interesting tidbits with others.
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Interesting trivia for a quiz! Yes curious but mostly about health related questions.
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Health related questions are good to be curious about. One of my favourite things to look up is reasons behind items or where they ordinate.
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That’s a lovely interest to have Kathy…there’s a book in that!!
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I guess you never know. 😊
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Good to know. I never noticed the tabs before. I have seen drivers walk around their rig at truck stops, though. I guess they’re checking out the tabs and anything else that could mean trouble ahead.
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Yes, they need to do tire checks every so many miles.
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Hi, Kathy – I am a curious person for some things, but totally miss others. Like those little tire tags. I totally have never noticed them before. And, I rely far too much on Google for my answers. Fun post!
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My curiosity seems the strongest towards little tidbits which Google really comes in handy for.
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Yes, I can get curious quite often, which can drive me crazy! 🙂
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Curiosity can be fun, but we don’t have a lot of data on our phone so it can drive crazy waiting until we’re home before searching out something.
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I love Google! So easy to get an answer. Sometimes finding a knowledgeable person isn’t easy.
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Very true. In our group of friends I’m forever getting asked to Google something.
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I am curious, and I really like learning these things. Thanks!
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The little things like are sometimes quite interesting.
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I never knew this but it all makes perfect sense. I am curious by nature. I had a poster in my office for years with a quote by Albert Einstein “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence.”
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I found it an interesting tidbit. I hope I never stop being curious and never lose the ability to find answers.
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Yes, I am curious to a fault possibly. 💖 My brain never stops wondering and wandering. I didn’t notice that about the trucks. Cool! I would prefer to get my knowledge from a person who has experienced life, rather than from the Internet. I love the internet as well though. Jessica
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I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one with a wondering and wandering brain. 😊 I thought it was interesting how much of a purpose these simple little things have. I often joke, what did we do before Google. 😊
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