If the brakes are used continuously on a long downhill slope, it will cause the brake pads to heat up, which will lead to the reduction of braking force. In severe cases, the braking ability may be lost and the brakes may fail. Therefore, the long downhill slope should be braked with a low gear and an engine. Be careful not to brake for a long time, so as to prevent the brake from overheating and causing failure.
Method for controlling vehicle speed:
1, use the steering wheel lightly on the downhill section, and do not slam the steering wheel, in case of overturning due to large inertial force, high speed and improper use of the steering wheel.
2. Reduce the speed before going down the long slope, so that the vehicle can enter the down slope at a slow speed.
3, before the long slope into the appropriate gear, generally should choose second or third gear. It is forbidden to shift gears after entering the downhill section.
4. Before going downhill, test whether the braking performance is good. If there is any fault, go downhill after troubleshooting. On the way down a long slope, braking can be used intermittently to effectively control the downward speed of the vehicle. Avoid using emergency braking as much as possible. When emergency braking is necessary, the vehicle can only be braked when it keeps moving straight.