Braking systems
When does 'brake fade' occur?
A lorry is overtaking you on a two-lane motorway. What should you do if it doesn't have the speed to get past?
You're driving a vehicle fitted with anti-lock brakes. What should you do when braking in an emergency?
Your vehicle is fitted with hydraulic brakes. Why might the brake pedal go down too far when it's pressed?
What should you do if the brake air-pressure warning light comes on while you're driving?
You're stationary. The brake air-pressure warning light comes on. Why should you keep the parking brake on?
What system is used to control a vehicle's speed without using the footbrake?
What can coasting downhill seriously affect?
What should anti-lock brakes let you do when you have to stop in an emergency?
What should you do after driving through a flood?
Your vehicle is fitted with air-assisted hydraulic brakes. What would warn you that there isn't enough air in the system?
What causes 'brake fade'?
You're about to drive a vehicle fitted with hydraulic brakes. What should you check before driving the vehicle?
What should you do when an air-pressure warning device activates?
Your vehicle is fitted with an air-assisted hydraulic braking system. What would warn you that the vacuum pump isn't working?
Your vehicle is fitted with an anti-lock braking system. What's it designed to allow you to do?
What should you do when making a short stop, facing uphill?
When would you use an escape lane?
Where must extra care be taken when using an endurance brake (retarder)?
When should an endurance brake (retarder) be used?
Where would you see an escape lane?
Your vehicle is fitted with air-assisted hydraulic brakes. What fault would you suspect if the brake pedal becomes hard to press?
Which coloured band on the rev counter makes the best use of engine braking?
You're about to drive a vehicle fitted with air-assisted hydraulic brakes. Why might the brake pedal feel hard when you press it?
What will 'pumping' the brake pedal in a vehicle fitted with anti-lock brakes cause?
What's 'brake fade'?
What could prevent air pressure from building up in an air-brake system in frosty weather?
How will anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's safety?
When can an endurance brake (retarder) be especially useful?
What should you avoid when using an independent endurance brake (retarder) on slippery roads?
What's an advantage of progressive braking?
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. How does this affect you when you're braking normally?
Your vehicle is fully loaded. Where should you be braking when dealing with bends?
How can you help to prevent 'brake fade'?
You're about to start a journey in very frosty weather. What's the likely cause of low air-brake pressure?
You're driving down a snow-covered hill. Why should you take care when using an independent endurance brake (retarder)?
'Brake fade' is a loss of effectiveness of the brakes when they overheat. When would 'brake fade' be most likely to happen?
You're driving down a long hill. What should you use to prevent the brakes from overheating?
When should an anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light turn off?
Your vehicle is fitted with air brakes. What does it mean if a brake warning light shows when you've just started the engine?
What should you do when driving a large vehicle down a steep hill?
You're about to drive an unfamiliar vehicle. What should you do if you think there may be moisture in the air-brake reservoir?
Your vehicle is fitted with an anti-lock braking system. When should you check that it's working properly?
You're about to move off in a vehicle that has automatic transmission. What must you do before you select 'D' (drive)?
Which component will last longer when you use a retarder?
You've just started the engine. What must you do if the brake air-pressure warning light is showing?
What's the most powerful brake on a bus?
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