Revision question · Braking systems

You're driving down a long hill. What should you use to prevent the brakes from overheating?

Revision material from the imported DVSA bank includes source-checked Lanekind learning corrections. These corrections are not newly issued official examination questions, and practice does not reproduce a live test paper.

Answer options

The anti-lock braking system

The footbrake

The secondary brake

The endurance brake (retarder)

Show the answer

The endurance brake (retarder)This was the right answer

Endurance brakes or 'retarders' help to control a vehicle's speed. They operate by applying resistance to slow the vehicle without using the wheel brakes, so avoiding brake fade. The methods used include: increased engine braking, exhaust braking and transmission-mounted devices.

Reviewed reading for this question

Save the service brakes on a long descentReviewed guidance summary · These test brake fade’s heat cause, downhill risk, suitable gearing, retarder purpose and reduced friction-lining wear; air loss and worn linings are different faults.

Loading the questions