Local signage restricts the use of engine brakes in a town you're driving through on a descent. What should you do?
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Correct answer to question 35 (Air Brakes): Follow the restriction, relying more on your selected low gear and snub braking technique instead
Why
Local restrictions on engine brake noise still have to be followed, which means falling back on gear selection and snub braking with the service brakes to control speed through that stretch.
Updated: November 2026