Question 1112 · Road safety

How would a tractor and its trailer maintain low speed during a long and steep descent?

1. By driving in low gear and relying on the engine’s compression braking .
2. By regulating the speed with the brakes.
3. By using the trailer’s brakes and locking the differential.
4. By operating the engine brake and driving in low gear.

Correct answer: By driving in low gear and relying on the engine’s compression braking .

Appears in the exam for: Motorcycle (A1)

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