Practice question

How should a truck driver control vehicle speed on long steep mountain descents to prevent brake fade?

  1. Put the transmission in neutral and coast, relying entirely on the service footbrake
  2. Select a low gear before starting the descent and use auxiliary retarders / engine exhaust brakes (моторный замедлитель / ретардер)
  3. Turn off the engine to save fuel
  4. Pump the footbrake continuously with light pressure

Answer: B — Select a low gear before starting the descent and use auxiliary retarders / engine exhaust brakes (моторный замедлитель / ретардер)

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