Question 838 · Road safety

What is the risk in braking while being forced to pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

1. The Vehicle may spin as a result of braking on different types of road surfaces that have different grades of friction.
2. Loss of steering ability as a result of excessive air pressure in the tires.
3. Loss of steering ability as a result of excessive brake use.
4. Vehicle spinning, because its front wheels become locked.

Correct answer: The Vehicle may spin as a result of braking on different types of road surfaces that have different grades of friction.

Appears in the exam for: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Motorcycle (A1), Car (B)

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