Practice question

On a downhill grade, when should the lead driver primarily slow the apparatus?

  1. After entering the turn at the bottom
  2. Before the descent, then maintain a controlled engine/transmission brake speed
  3. Only when the tiller calls for it
  4. Continuously by riding the service brakes

Answer: B — Before the descent, then maintain a controlled engine/transmission brake speed

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