Your vehicle is fully loaded. Where should you be braking when dealing with bends?

Explanation: When a vehicle changes direction, forces are applied to the vehicle and its load. Braking at the same time can result in additional forces being introduced, and this can lead to a loss of control. For this reason, braking should be carried out while driving in a straight line, so preventing these forces from acting together.

Category: Braking Systems

References: The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Buses and Coaches: Section 2, The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles: Section 2