12. When traveling down a steep downgrade, the bes...

Free Alabama DMV CDL Manual Air Brakes Test 1

12. When traveling down a steep downgrade, the best way to use your brakes is to:

Ride the brakes all the way down the hill.

Apply the brakes for a few seconds, then release the brakes for a few seconds. Continue to repeat these steps as you travel down the hill.

Apply the brakes only near the bottom of the downgrade.

Apply consistent pressure to the brake pedal all the way down the hill.

✔ Correct Answer:

Apply the brakes for a few seconds, then release the brakes for a few seconds. Continue to repeat these steps as you travel down the hill.