Besides using a low gear, what additional technique helps control speed on a long grade without overheating the brakes?
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Correct answer to question 76 (Air Brakes): Snub braking, meaning brief, firm brake applications followed by release, rather than constant light pressure
Why
Brief, firm snub applications let the brakes cool between uses, unlike constant light pressure which keeps generating heat continuously and is more likely to lead to fade.
Updated: November 2026