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Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Canada.

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What should you do if your windshield becomes covered with mud or spray?

301. What should you do if your windshield becomes covered with mud or spray?

Use the defroster instead of the washers.
✓ Slow down and use the washers and wipers to restore clear vision.
Continue driving and wait for the spray to clear.
Increase speed so the airflow clears the windshield.

Clear visibility is essential. Slow down safely and use your washers and wipers until you can see the road clearly again.

Mud and spray obscuring a vehicle's windshield
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What should you expect when lanes become narrower in road work?

302. What should you expect when lanes become narrower in road work?

The speed limit automatically increases.
Large vehicles must stop before entering the narrow section.
✓ Less space between your vehicle, barriers, and other traffic.
Temporary lane markings no longer need to be followed.

Narrow lanes leave less room for error. Keep a steady position, avoid drifting toward barriers or nearby vehicles, and reduce speed if necessary.

Narrow traffic lanes through road work
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Why can temporary road surfaces increase stopping distance?

303. Why can temporary road surfaces increase stopping distance?

Road work switches off anti-lock braking.
Construction dust increases tire pressure.
✓ Loose gravel, mud, or uneven material may reduce tire grip.
Temporary surfaces make the brakes colder.

Temporary surfaces may provide less grip than normal asphalt. Reduce speed and allow more distance for braking.

Loose or uneven road surface through road work
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What should you do when backing up with a trailer?

304. What should you do when backing up with a trailer?

Make large steering corrections as soon as it turns.
Watch only the trailer and ignore surrounding traffic.
Ask a guide to stand directly behind the trailer.
✓ Reverse slowly and make small steering corrections.

Trailers react quickly to steering while backing up. Move slowly, observe carefully, and use a guide only from a safe visible position.

Vehicle backing up with a trailer
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What should you do with a child restraint after a collision?

305. What should you do with a child restraint after a collision?

✓ Follow the manufacturer's instructions about inspection or replacement.
Keep using it if no damage is visible.
Repair damaged parts yourself.
Replace only the seat cover.

A child restraint may be damaged in a collision even when the damage is not obvious. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, as the restraint may need to be inspected or replaced before it is used again.

Child car seat requiring inspection after a collision
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What should you do when the pedestrian signal tells you not to start crossing?

306. What should you do when the pedestrian signal tells you not to start crossing?

Cross if there is a large enough gap in traffic.
Start crossing if the signal is about to change.
✓ Wait until the signal permits you to cross.
Cross if another pedestrian has already started.

Wait while the pedestrian signal tells you not to start crossing. Begin crossing only when the signal permits it and it is safe to do so.

Red pedestrian signal at a crossing
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

307. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ High beam.
Rear fog lights.
Low-beam headlights.
Front fog lights.

This symbol indicates that the high beam headlights are switched on. High beam illuminates the road farther ahead but can dazzle other road users, so it should be changed to low-beam headlights when necessary.

High-beam headlight symbol on the dashboard
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Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

308. Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

Yes, if you feel more awake afterwards.
Yes, because fresh air helps you sober up.
✓ No, fresh air does not remove alcohol from the body.
Yes, but only when driving slowly.

Fresh air may make someone feel more awake, but it does not reduce their alcohol concentration or restore safe driving ability.

Open car window and an alcohol-impaired driver
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

309. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Instrument-panel brightness.
Parking lights.
✓ Interior lighting.
Low-beam headlights.

This control operates the vehicle's interior lighting. Depending on the vehicle, the lights can be switched on manually or set to illuminate automatically when a door is opened.

Control for the vehicle's interior lighting
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How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

310. How should the interior rear-view mirror be adjusted?

To show mainly the rear seats.
✓ To give a clear view through the rear window.
To show the driver's face.
To point towards the left door mirror.

Adjust the interior rear-view mirror before driving so that you have a clear view through the rear window without needing to move your head significantly.

Adjusting the interior rear-view mirror
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Why should you leave a much larger following distance on an icy road?

311. Why should you leave a much larger following distance on an icy road?

✓ Because stopping distances can be much longer.
To give the engine more time to warm up.
Because ice increases tire wear.
To make the headlights work more effectively.

Tires have much less grip on ice, so braking takes longer. Extra distance gives you more time to slow down safely.

Following distance between vehicles on an icy road
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Why should you keep your windshield clean?

312. Why should you keep your windshield clean?

✓ To see the road clearly.
To reduce fuel consumption.
To prevent windshield damage.
To make the headlights brighter.

A clean windshield gives you a clear view of the road, signs, pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles.

Cleaning a windshield to improve the driver's view
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Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

313. Which vehicles are especially vulnerable to strong crosswinds?

Vehicles without winter tires.
Low, heavily loaded vehicles.
✓ High-profile vehicles such as trucks, buses, and vans.
Vehicles with full fuel tanks.

High-profile vehicles can be pushed sideways because of their large side area. Cyclists and motorcyclists can also be strongly affected by sudden gusts.

High-sided vehicle exposed to crosswinds
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What should you do when a road worker directs traffic?

314. What should you do when a road worker directs traffic?

Obey only if traffic has completely stopped.
Wait for a police officer to confirm the signal.
Follow the vehicle ahead instead of the worker's signal.
✓ Follow the worker's signals and instructions.

Authorized road workers may control traffic through a work zone. Watch carefully and follow their directions.

Road worker directing traffic
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What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

315. What may happen when you press the accelerator fully in an automatic vehicle?

The parking brake applies automatically.
The engine switches off.
The transmission selects Park.
✓ The transmission may shift to a lower gear for stronger acceleration.

In many automatic vehicles, pressing the accelerator fully can activate kickdown, causing the transmission to select a lower gear and provide stronger acceleration.

Accelerator-pedal operation for automatic kickdown
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What should you expect after one wild animal crosses the road?

316. What should you expect after one wild animal crosses the road?

You can continue normally once the animal has passed.
The road is likely to remain clear.
✓ More animals may follow.
Wild animals normally cross roads one at a time.

Many animals travel in groups. Slow down and continue watching both sides of the road.

Wild animals crossing a road
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What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

317. What should you do with the steering wheel after completing a turn?

Turn it quickly in the opposite direction.
✓ Guide it smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position.
Hold it in the turned position.
Release it completely and let it spin freely.

After completing a turn, guide the steering wheel smoothly back towards the straight-ahead position while maintaining control. Do not allow the wheel to spin freely through your hands.

Guiding the steering wheel back after a turn
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What can uneven tire wear indicate?

318. What can uneven tire wear indicate?

The wheels are correctly aligned.
✓ Incorrect pressure, poor alignment, or a suspension or braking problem.
The vehicle has been driven mainly at low speeds.
The tires are correctly inflated.

Uneven wear may result from incorrect tire pressure, wheel misalignment, worn suspension parts, or a brake that is not releasing properly.

Uneven wear across a vehicle tire
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Why should you avoid blocking an intersection?

319. Why should you avoid blocking an intersection?

✓ Other traffic needs space to move safely.
Traffic signals may stop working.
Vehicles in an intersection lose priority.
Your stopping distance becomes longer.

Blocking an intersection can prevent vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians from moving safely. Enter only when there is enough space to drive through and clear the intersection.

Traffic blocking a road intersection
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

320. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Low tire pressure.
✓ Electronic stability control.
Engine-management warning.
Anti-lock braking system.

This symbol relates to the electronic stability control (ESC) system. It may flash when the system is actively helping to maintain stability. If it remains illuminated, the system may be switched off or have a fault.

Electronic stability control symbol on the dashboard
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You should keep both hands ready to control the steering.

321. You should keep both hands ready to control the steering.

✓ True.
False.

Keeping proper control of the steering wheel helps you react safely to changes in traffic and road conditions.

Driver keeping both hands on the steering wheel
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

322. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Window lock.
✓ Child safety lock.
Mirror adjustment.
Central door locking.

This control activates the child safety lock. It helps prevent a rear door from being opened from inside the vehicle, depending on the vehicle and system design.

Child safety lock control and symbol
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What wording is commonly shown on yield signs in Canada?

323. What wording is commonly shown on yield signs in Canada?

GIVE WAY.
STOP.
✓ No wording.
YIELD.

Yield signs in Canada normally use the inverted triangular symbol without wording.

Wording used on signs marked GIVE WAY or YIELD
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Why should a child use a suitable child restraint?

324. Why should a child use a suitable child restraint?

To make it easier for the child to sleep.
To make the seat belt more comfortable.
✓ To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision.
To prevent the vehicle from braking suddenly.

A suitable child restraint is designed to protect a child according to their size and development. It helps position and restrain the child correctly, reducing the risk of serious injury in a collision or sudden stop.

Child secured in a suitable car seat
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What is the main purpose of a freeway emergency lane or emergency shoulder?

325. What is the main purpose of a freeway emergency lane or emergency shoulder?

For driving when the freeway is busy.
For passing slow-moving traffic.
✓ For emergencies and breakdowns.
For allowing faster vehicles to pass.

A freeway emergency lane or emergency shoulder is primarily intended for emergencies and breakdowns, not normal driving. In some places it may be opened temporarily as a traffic lane when signs or signals specifically permit this.

Freeway emergency shoulder beside the traffic lanes
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Why is it dangerous to cross while listening to loud music?

326. Why is it dangerous to cross while listening to loud music?

✓ You may not hear approaching traffic.
You may not see approaching traffic clearly.
It makes you walk more slowly across the road.
Drivers may not hear you crossing.

Loud music can reduce your awareness of vehicles, bicycles, horns, and other warning sounds.

Pedestrian listening to music while crossing the road
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How should you check the engine oil level?

327. How should you check the engine oil level?

✓ Follow the manufacturer's instructions with the vehicle on level ground.
Use the coolant reservoir to measure the oil level.
Add oil every time you refuel the vehicle.
Check it while the engine is running at high speed.

Use the dipstick or electronic oil-level system as described in the owner's manual. The engine is usually switched off, and the vehicle should be standing on level ground.

Checking the engine oil level
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What should you do before joining a freeway?

328. What should you do before joining a freeway?

✓ Check your mirrors and blind spot, signal, and look for a safe gap.
Wait until the end of the slip road before checking for a gap.
Move onto the freeway as soon as the lane markings allow.
Check your mirrors only and assume the blind spot is clear.

Observe freeway traffic early, signal clearly, and merge only when there is a safe gap.

Driver checking freeway traffic before merging
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Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

329. Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

✓ On the side away from moving traffic.
From the driver's side in every situation.
On the side closest to approaching traffic.
Through whichever door opens first.

Passengers should get in or out on the side away from moving traffic whenever possible. This is particularly important for children, who may not recognize approaching traffic or other road users. Before opening any door, check that it is safe.

Passenger leaving a vehicle on the side away from traffic
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What is black ice?

330. What is black ice?

Snow mixed with road dirt.
✓ A thin, often transparent layer of ice that can be difficult to see.
Frozen mud covering the road surface.
A dark patch of wet asphalt.

Black ice is difficult to detect because the road surface may look merely wet. It can cause a sudden and severe loss of grip.

Thin ice covering a road surface
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Why should you take care when parking a motorcycle on soft ground?

331. Why should you take care when parking a motorcycle on soft ground?

The tires may immediately lose air pressure.
The engine may become difficult to start.
✓ The stand may sink into the ground and the motorcycle could fall.
The chain may become too tight.

On soft or unstable ground, the side or centre stand can sink or move, causing the motorcycle to fall. Park on a firm, stable surface or use a suitable support under the stand when necessary.

Motorcycle stand resting on soft ground
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

332. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Windshield washer.
Rear window defroster.
Air recirculation.
Windshield wiper speed.

This symbol indicates the windshield washer. Operating the control sprays washer fluid onto the windshield and normally activates the wipers to help clean the glass.

Windshield-washer control and spray symbol
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

333. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Seat heating.
Seat ventilation.
Heated steering wheel.
Rear window defroster.

This control activates the seat heating, which warms the seat cushion and, on many vehicles, the backrest. Several heat levels may be available.

Heated-seat control and symbol
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What should you do if another road user makes a mistake?

334. What should you do if another road user makes a mistake?

Use your horn repeatedly to express your frustration.
✓ Stay calm and avoid creating more danger.
Drive closer so they notice your presence.
Immediately pass them to get past the situation.

Road users can make mistakes. Staying calm and reacting safely helps prevent crashes.

Driver responding to another road user's mistake
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How should you use the clutch and accelerator when starting from a stop?

335. How should you use the clutch and accelerator when starting from a stop?

Keep the clutch fully pressed while accelerating.
✓ Release the clutch smoothly while applying the accelerator progressively.
Release the clutch suddenly without using the accelerator.
Press the brake and accelerator together.

When starting from a stop, release the clutch pedal smoothly through the friction point while applying the accelerator progressively. This helps the vehicle move away smoothly without stalling or excessive engine speed.

Coordinating the clutch and accelerator when starting from a stop
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What should you do before passing another vehicle?

336. What should you do before passing another vehicle?

✓ Make sure it is safe and allowed.
Drive close behind before starting the pass.
Move out first and check whether the road is clear.
Signal and expect other traffic to make room.

Before passing, check the road, mirrors, blind spots, signs, and markings, use your indicator, and only pass when it is safe and permitted.

Vehicle preparing to pass another vehicle
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What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively towards you?

337. What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively towards you?

Follow them closely to show your disapproval.
Stop beside them so you can discuss the problem.
Speed up to prevent them from passing you.
✓ Stay calm, avoid confrontation, and create more distance.

If another driver behaves aggressively, do not retaliate or become involved in a confrontation. Stay calm, increase the distance between you, and let the other vehicle move away when possible. If you feel threatened, go to a safe public place and seek appropriate assistance.

Driver facing aggressive behaviour from another road user
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Why is adequate tire tread important?

338. Why is adequate tire tread important?

It prevents tires from losing air pressure.
✓ It helps maintain grip and move water away from the tire.
It keeps the tires from becoming warm while driving.
It increases the amount of power from the engine.

Tire tread helps the vehicle grip the road and disperse water. Worn tread increases the risk of skidding and hydroplaning, especially in wet conditions.

Tread grooves on a vehicle tire
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What should you do if traffic beyond a railway crossing is blocked?

339. What should you do if traffic beyond a railway crossing is blocked?

Cross quickly before the warning signals activate.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely across the tracks.
Stop on the tracks if no train is visible.
✓ Wait until there is enough space to clear the tracks completely.

Never enter a railway crossing unless you can clear the tracks completely. If traffic ahead is blocked, wait before the crossing so you cannot become trapped on the railway.

Congested traffic beyond a railway crossing
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How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

340. How should you pass a large vehicle in strong winds?

Accelerate sharply as soon as you start passing.
Keep the steering fixed while you move past it.
✓ Be prepared for sudden wind changes when passing.
Stay close beside it to remain sheltered from the wind.

Large vehicles can block wind and then expose you to strong gusts when you pass them.

Vehicle passing a large vehicle in windy conditions
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Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

341. Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

Because phone signals can interfere with vehicle electronics.
✓ Because it distracts you from the road.
Because it can disable the cruise control system.
Because it can make your reactions faster.

Using a phone while driving reduces attention, reaction time, and control of the vehicle. A hands-free system may reduce the need to handle the phone, but the conversation itself can still be distracting.

Phone distracting a driver from the road
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

342. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Window lock.
Mirror adjustment.
✓ Power window control.
Child safety lock.

This control operates the vehicle's power windows. Pressing or pulling the switch lowers or raises the corresponding window.

Switch for operating a power window
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What should you do if your brakes feel less effective after driving through water?

343. What should you do if your brakes feel less effective after driving through water?

Brake hard several times to dry them quickly.
Ignore it if the vehicle still stops.
✓ Drive carefully and test them gently when safe.
Use only the parking brake until they dry.

Water can reduce braking performance. After driving through water, check the brakes gently when it is safe to do so.

Checking braking response after driving through water
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What should cyclists do when approaching an intersection?

344. What should cyclists do when approaching an intersection?

Accelerate so you spend less time at the intersection.
Watch only the traffic directly ahead of you.
✓ Reduce speed, observe carefully, and be ready to stop.
Maintain your speed if no traffic is visible.

Intersections create conflict points between road users. Slowing down gives you more time to see hazards and react safely.

Cyclist approaching a road intersection
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What should a motorcyclist do in strong crosswinds?

345. What should a motorcyclist do in strong crosswinds?

Make sudden steering movements whenever the wind changes.
Ride as close to the edge of the road as possible.
Follow a large vehicle closely for protection from the wind.
✓ Reduce speed and be prepared for sudden gusts.

Strong crosswinds can push a motorcycle sideways and sudden gusts can affect its stability. Reduce speed, keep a steady grip on the handlebars and allow extra space, especially on exposed roads, bridges, or when passing gaps and large vehicles.

Motorcyclist riding in strong crosswinds
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

346. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Power-steering warning.
Brake-system warning.
✓ Service or maintenance required.
Engine-management warning.

This symbol indicates that the vehicle requires servicing or maintenance. The exact meaning and required maintenance can vary between vehicles, so check the vehicle information display or owner's manual.

Service reminder symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if your vehicle becomes stuck on a railway crossing?

347. What should you do if your vehicle becomes stuck on a railway crossing?

✓ Get everyone out, move away, and contact the emergency services.
Try to restart the vehicle until help arrives.
Stay inside the vehicle and call for assistance.
Walk along the tracks to look for help.

Move everyone well away from the tracks. Use the crossing emergency telephone or displayed contact information where available, or contact the emergency services immediately.

Vehicle stranded on a railway crossing
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What should you do when crossing a road with no marked crossing nearby?

348. What should you do when crossing a road with no marked crossing nearby?

✓ Choose a place with a clear view in both directions.
Cross near a curve if approaching traffic seems slow.
Cross where the road is narrowest, even if visibility is poor.
Cross between parked vehicles if traffic seems quiet.

If there is no marked crossing nearby, choose a safe place where you can clearly see approaching traffic.

Pedestrian preparing to cross a road without a marked crossing
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What should you do before refuelling a gasoline or diesel vehicle?

349. What should you do before refuelling a gasoline or diesel vehicle?

✓ Switch off the engine before starting to refuel.
Switch on the hazard lights while refuelling.
Increase the engine speed before removing the fuel cap.
Leave the engine running to protect the battery.

Switch off the engine before refuelling. Fuel vapours are flammable, so avoid ignition sources and follow the safety instructions at the gas station. If fuel is spilled, do not start the vehicle until the situation has been made safe.

Vehicle at a pump before refuelling
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What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

350. What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

The brakes will automatically cool while being used.
✓ The brakes may overheat and become less effective.
The brakes may become more effective as they heat up.
Nothing, if the brake fluid level is correct.

Continuous braking can cause the brakes to overheat and fade, reducing braking performance. Use a lower gear to help control speed with engine braking.

Vehicle braking during a long descent
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