Practice question

On a long downgrade, the safest braking method for a heavy combination vehicle is to:

  1. Ride the brakes the entire way
  2. Select a low gear before the descent, use engine braking, and apply service brakes firmly in short snubs to control speed
  3. Coast in neutral
  4. Apply the trailer brakes only

Answer: B — Select a low gear before the descent, use engine braking, and apply service brakes firmly in short snubs to control speed

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