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Practice quizzes / Virginia CDL General Knowledge Practice Questions - Virginia Commercial Driver License General Knowledge Test Exam / Question 198487
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What should a driver do if brakes fail on a downgrade and an escape ramp is available?

  1. Use the escape ramp
  2. Pass the ramp and look for a flatter area
  3. Shift to neutral and keep rolling
  4. Turn across traffic to stop

Answer: A — Use the escape ramp

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