Emergency Situations

Continuous brake use on a long downgrade causes:

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Correct Answer: B. Brake fade — soft pedal and reduced stopping power

Overheated brakes lose friction capacity. Prevention: use engine braking via a lower gear on long downgrades. If you feel the pedal going soft, pull over and let the brakes cool.

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You strike an unattended parked vehicle and cannot find the owner. You must: A front tire blows out at highway speed. You should: If your engine overheats, you should: Your brakes fail. You should: If your accelerator sticks and the engine races while driving, your first action is:

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