May 12—Delmont residents may not get the "no-jake-brake" signs exactly where they ... to resident complaints about the 35 mph speed limit on Manor Road. The study concluded that the current ...

The recently ended three-year jake brake prohibition was actually effective — insofar as the speeds during that period were generally lower — in the 35 to 40 mph range, as opposed to the 45 to ...

Who is this 'Jake' and why does he get a break? Find out on this episode of the Best of Car Talk. Get access to hundreds of episodes in the Car Talk archive when you sign up for Car Talk+ at plus ...

What's more, they're both intended for very different driving conditions. The Jake Brake, short for Jacobs Engine Brake, absorbs energy instead of producing it. In other words, the system alters ...

The engine brake retarder, usually referred to as a “Jake brake” or Jacobs engine ... Roadway is not posted with a reduced speed limit for trucks due to a hazardous grade determination.