Which of these statements about Engine Brakes (Retarders) is FALSE?

They should be used on wet or icy roads.. Section 2.13: Retarders should NOT be used on wet, icy, or slippery roads because they can cause

Which of these statements about Engine Brakes (Retarders) is FALSE?

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "They help save wear on the service brakes." is not correct. Retarders should NOT be used on wet, icy, or slippery roads because they can cause the drive wheels to skid.
  • B. Incorrect. "They can be noisy." is not correct. Retarders should NOT be used on wet, icy, or slippery roads because they can cause the drive wheels to skid.
  • C. Correct. Retarders should NOT be used on wet, icy, or slippery roads because they can cause the drive wheels to skid.
  • D. Incorrect. "They apply braking power to the drive wheels." is not correct. Retarders should NOT be used on wet, icy, or slippery roads because they can cause the drive wheels to skid.