You're driving down a snow-covered hill. Why should you take care when using an independent endurance brake (retarder)?

The drive wheels could lock
Correct answer

DVSA explanation

Select an appropriate gear in good time and, if your vehicle has a dashboard-mounted lever, apply the endurance brake (retarder) in stages. Braking too much, too soon may result in locking your drive wheels.

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