Combination Vehicles · Question 13

Question 13 of 140

Your combination vehicle's trailer brakes fail while descending a grade. What should you do?

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Correct answer to question 13 (Combination Vehicles): Use the tractor's brakes and a low gear together, and look for an escape ramp or safe place to stop if needed

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With trailer brakes gone, the tractor's brakes and a low gear are what remain to control speed, and an escape ramp is the safety net if that isn't enough to stop safely.

Updated: November 2026

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