On a long, steep downgrade, your speed has crept up to your "safe" speed. About how far below that speed should you brake before releasing the brakes?

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Brake firmly enough to feel a clear slowdown, let up once you are roughly 5 mph under your safe speed, and brake again when the speed climbs back to it. Short, firm applications combined with engine braking keep the brakes from overheating and fading, which light, steady braking would cause.

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Topic: CDL general knowledge   License: CDL

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• Mountain Grades and Brake Fade

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