Practice question
Why should a heavy truck driver turn off the engine retarder (exhaust or Jake brake) in wet or slippery road conditions?
- The retarder can overheat the engine cooling system in rainy weather
- The retarder can cause the drive wheels to skid and lose traction
- The retarder uses excessive diesel fuel when roads are wet
- The retarder increases the wear on the service brake pads
Answer: B — The retarder can cause the drive wheels to skid and lose traction
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