You are driving on a steep downgrade and your brakes have failed. The best escape is to:
Correct. If a runaway escape ramp is available, use it. Modern arrester beds use loose gravel or sand to slow the vehicle without injury to the driver.
CDL Practice Question #44
Category: General Knowledge
Why this question matters
This question is one of 97 in our General Knowledge bank. The reasoning above comes directly from the AAMVA CDL Manual, the source document used by every U.S. state DMV. Memorizing the underlying rule — not just the letter answer — is what separates passing on the first attempt from a return trip and another fee.