Practice question

Trailer brakes fade on a mountain descent while tractor brakes still work. Why is continuing dangerous?

  1. Uneven reduced braking can increase stopping distance and jackknife or runaway risk
  2. Only tractor brakes are required
  3. Faded trailer brakes improve steering
  4. The trailer will uncouple automatically

Answer: A — Uneven reduced braking can increase stopping distance and jackknife or runaway risk

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