Practice question

What should you do if brakes smell hot on a downgrade?

  1. Shift to neutral
  2. Speed up for airflow
  3. Stop safely if needed and let brakes cool before continuing
  4. Apply trailer-only brakes continuously

Answer: C — Stop safely if needed and let brakes cool before continuing

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