How would you conduct yourself in case of brake overheating as a result of continuous braking?
- Continue driving normally and don’t use the brakes much.
- Use the parking brake temporarily.
- Continue driving fast to ventilate the brakes.
- Correct answer: Stop! Wait for the brakes to cool down and continue driving on very low gear.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Stop! Wait for the brakes to cool down and continue driving on very low gear.
Brakes that have overheated lose their efficiency. The braking distance becomes much longer, to the point of brake failure. So stop in a safe place and wait until the brakes cool down. Continuing to drive, fast or normally, will not solve the overheating. Stopping and cooling restore braking efficiency. To prevent overheating on long descents, it is advisable to drive in a low gear and use engine braking.