When you descend a long and steep slope, in order to be able to use the engine braking capacity in optimal conditions, you must shift in time into a lower speed gear. Thus, you will benefit from the engine brake and you will significantly reduce the wear of the braking system (the foot brake).
When you descend a long and steep slope using the service brake (the foot brake) we will keep the brake pedal pressed for a relatively long period of time. This means that the braking system will work for an extended time, trying to reduce the travelling speed of the car. Thus, the contact surface between the pads and the disc will overheat and the adhesion level between the two surfaces will decrease. All these leading to a low efficiency of the braking system caused by overheating. This phenomenon is called “fatigue of the braking system”.
The correct answer is: B
The road legislation does not provide anything in this regard.
The road legislation does not provide anything in this regard.
Regulation** - Article 148
Is prohibited the driver of motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram:
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12. to let free during driving the steering wheel, the handlebar or the control lever, to stop the engine or to disengage the transmission while driving;
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** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Regulation of the road traffic code)
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