What is 'Snub Braking'?

Applying the brakes hard enough to feel a slowdown, then releasing them when speed drops 5 mph below safe speed. Section 2.16: Snub braking

What is 'Snub Braking'?

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Applying the brakes fully until you stop" is not correct. Snub braking involves applying the brakes to slow down 5 mph below your safe speed, then releasing them to let them cool.
  • B. Correct. Snub braking involves applying the brakes to slow down 5 mph below your safe speed, then releasing them to let them cool.
  • C. Incorrect. "Pumping the brakes rapidly" is not correct. Snub braking involves applying the brakes to slow down 5 mph below your safe speed, then releasing them to let them cool.
  • D. Incorrect. "Using the emergency brake" is not correct. Snub braking involves applying the brakes to slow down 5 mph below your safe speed, then releasing them to let them cool.