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You are driving down a long, steep hill. Your brakes begin to feel weaker each time you press the pedal. What is the safest action?

Panneau routier de Ontario — Shift to a lower gear to use engine braking and reduce brake use
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Bonne réponse : B. Shift to a lower gear to use engine braking and reduce brake use

Brake fade is caused by overheated brakes losing friction. A lower gear uses engine resistance to slow the vehicle, giving the brakes time to cool. Once at the bottom, have the brakes inspected before continuing on another descent.

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