What Every Trucker Should Know About Engine Braking (AKA the Jake Brake!) Every truck driver should know how to best utilize their truck's engine brake. In this video, we talk about what the jake brake is, how it works and most importantly, best use of the Jake Brake. | Smart Trucking

Engine brake also known as Jake brake is a braking process by using the engine's internal resistance, occurring when you lift your foot off the accelerator in gear, creating a vacuum that resists wheel rotation, especially effective when downshifting to a lower gear, saving your physical brakes and improving efficiency, particularly on downhill grades. 🚛 #EuroTruckSimulator2 #ETS2 #game #gamingcommunity #gaming | OBiFLY

Extra neutral! Extreme engine braking (aggressively downshifting to slow the bike instead of using brakes) can be useful in moderation, but overdoing it has several downsides, especially in riding conditions. 1. Rear-Wheel Skidding & Loss of Control Sudden downshifts at high RPM can lock or hop the rear wheel Very risky on wet roads, sand, gravel, or broken tarmac On corner entry, it can cause rear slide or high-side crash 2. Increased Wear on Engine & Transmission Puts extra stress on clutch pl