To prevent 'Brake Fade', you should:

Select a gear low enough to let the engine slow the vehicle (snub braking). Section 2.16: Brake fade is caused by heat. To prevent it,

To prevent 'Brake Fade', you should:

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Pump the brakes" is not correct. Brake fade is caused by heat. To prevent it, select a gear that will keep your vehicle at a safe speed without frequent or hard braking.
  • B. Incorrect. "Use the brakes as hard as possible" is not correct. Brake fade is caused by heat. To prevent it, select a gear that will keep your vehicle at a safe speed without frequent or hard braking.
  • C. Correct. Brake fade is caused by heat. To prevent it, select a gear that will keep your vehicle at a safe speed without frequent or hard braking.
  • D. Incorrect. "Ride the brakes gently" is not correct. Brake fade is caused by heat. To prevent it, select a gear that will keep your vehicle at a safe speed without frequent or hard braking.