How to Brake Downhill Safely | Air Brakes Smart

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Introduction: 00:5
Big Truck on Runaway Lane: 0:44
Grade Signs: 1:30
Hamilton Hill—Merritt, BC Canada: 2:19
One Gear Lower: 2:38
13 or 18 Speed Transmission: 2:50
Engine Brake: 3:35
Heavier Vehicles: 4:02
Snubbing: 4:32
Brake Fade: 4:51
Conclusion: 5:31

REMEMBER: You can go down a hill a 1000 times too slow; but the one time you go too fast...well, you may not be around to tell the story.

Downhill braking is an essential skill for bus, truck & RV drivers. Keep yourself and other road users safe by learning the techniques and skills to get down the hill safely.

Advanced engine technology has reduced drivers' reliance of service brakes. A low gear with the engine brake on full—in most situations—will allow the driver to navigate the hill without using the service brakes.

By correctly interpreting grade signs, a driver will know when to prepare for a downhill braking situation, and make it to the bottom safely.

Good luck on your road test!
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Semi-truck brakes fail and uses emergency runaway truck lane
https://youtu.be/pjjl4KkVjSo

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