Practice question

You are driving down a steep grade and your brakes start to fade. What is the SAFEST immediate response?

Pump the brakes faster
Look for a safe place to pull off, downshift to maximum engine braking, use any retarder, and find a runaway ramp if you cannot regain control
Apply the parking brake at speed
Speed up to clear the grade

Answer: B — Look for a safe place to pull off, downshift to maximum engine braking, use any retarder, and find a runaway ramp if you cannot regain control

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