Revision question · Braking systems

Your vehicle is fully loaded. Where should you be braking when dealing with bends?

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As close to the bend as possible

As you start to turn the wheel

When halfway around the bend

When driving in a straight line

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When driving in a straight lineThis was the right answer

When a vehicle changes direction, forces are applied to the vehicle and its load. Braking at the same time can result in additional forces being introduced, and this can lead to a loss of control. For this reason, braking should be carried out while driving in a straight line, so preventing these forces from acting together.

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Brake before turning, not sharply in the bendReviewed guidance summary · These ask about drawbar trailer swing, an abrupt low-gear change, heavy braking and braking before a bend; all involve combining forces that destabilise the combination.

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