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Commercial Driver's License

Category - Difficult Driving

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When driving downhill in mountain areas, drivers must avoid which of the following?

Repeated, hard use of the brakes
Using the engine as the primary brake
Staying in low gear
Maintaining a safe speed

Explanation

Answer: A - When driving in mountainous areas and going down slopes, drivers must avoid using their brakes too much. Overuse of brakes on downslopes can cause the brakes to heat up and begin to fade. Continued overuse of the brakes can lead to complete brake failure. Being in low gear is the best (and safest) way to travel down hills or mountains.

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