Welcome to your Braking Systems PCV
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6. Which coloured band on the rev counter makes the best use of engine braking?
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9. How will anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's safety?
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7. You're driving down a snow-covered hill. Why should you take care when using an independent endurance brake (retarder)?
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46. When would you use an escape lane?
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27. You're stationary. The brake air-pressure warning light comes on. Why should you keep the parking brake on?
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5. Your vehicle is fitted with an anti-lock braking system. What's it designed to allow you to do?
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4. What causes 'brake fade'?
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16. A lorry is overtaking you on a two-lane motorway. What should you do if it doesn't have the speed to get past?
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31. Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. How does this affect you when you're braking normally?
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33. You're about to drive a vehicle fitted with air-assisted hydraulic brakes. Why might the brake pedal feel hard when you press it?
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28. What should you avoid when using an independent endurance brake (retarder) on slippery roads?
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21. You're about to start a journey in very frosty weather. What's the likely cause of low air-brake pressure?
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32. How can you help to prevent 'brake fade'?
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18. You've just started the engine. What must you do if the brake air-pressure warning light is showing?
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47. What should you do if the brake air-pressure warning light comes on while you're driving?
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43. What can coasting downhill seriously affect?
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11. What should you do after driving through a flood?
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10. You're about to move off in a vehicle that has automatic transmission. What must you do before you select 'D' (drive)?
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35. Your vehicle is fitted with air brakes. What does it mean if a brake warning light shows when you've just started the engine?
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42. When does 'brake fade' occur?
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29. Your vehicle is fitted with air-assisted hydraulic brakes. What fault would you suspect if the brake pedal becomes hard to press?
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19. What system is used to control a vehicle's speed without using the footbrake?
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3. 'Brake fade' is a loss of effectiveness of the brakes when they overheat. When would 'brake fade' be most likely to happen?
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14. Your vehicle is fitted with an anti-lock braking system. When should you check that it's working properly?
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40. What should you do when driving a large vehicle down a steep hill?
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34. Your vehicle is fitted with hydraulic brakes. Why might the brake pedal go down too far when it's pressed?
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37. Your vehicle is fitted with an air-assisted hydraulic braking system. What would warn you that the air compressor is not working?
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26. What's an advantage of progressive braking?
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39. Your vehicle is fully loaded. Where should you be braking when dealing with bends?
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17. What should you do when making a short stop, facing uphill?
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41. When approaching a long hill, you should take note of any early warning signs. Reduce your speed and select the appropriate gear in good time. Using an endurance brake (retarder), if fitted, will help control your speed.
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8. You're about to drive an unfamiliar vehicle. What should you do if you think there may be moisture in the air-brake reservoir?
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2. Which component will last longer when you use a retarder?
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23. What could prevent air pressure from building up in an air-brake system in frosty weather?
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30. You're driving a vehicle fitted with anti-lock brakes. What should you do when braking in an emergency?
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1. What should anti-lock brakes let you do when you have to stop in an emergency?
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22. You're about to drive a vehicle fitted with hydraulic brakes. What should you check before driving the vehicle?
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12. Where must extra care be taken when using an endurance brake (retarder)?
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45. When should an anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light turn off?
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44. Your vehicle is fitted with air-assisted hydraulic brakes. What would warn you that there isn't enough air in the system?
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36. You're driving down a long hill. What should you use to prevent the brakes from overheating?
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13. What's the most powerful brake on a bus?
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20. Where would you see an escape lane?
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24. When can an endurance brake (retarder) be especially useful?
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25. When should an endurance brake (retarder) be used?
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15. What should you do when an air-pressure warning device activates?
