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