Practice question
What severe mechanical failure can occur if a driver continuously rides the foot brake pedal during a long, continuous downhill mountain descent?
- Tire tread freezing from rapid airflow
- Thermal brake fading (制动器热衰退/热失效), where excessive friction heat boils brake fluid and glazes brake pads, leading to complete loss of braking power
- Fuel tank pressure collapse
- Engine oil instantly turning into solid carbon
Answer: B — Thermal brake fading (制动器热衰退/热失效), where excessive friction heat boils brake fluid and glazes brake pads, leading to complete loss of braking power
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