Question 1627 · Truck theory test
What is the advantage of a two-speed axle?
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Correct answer
It doubles the number of gear ratios available to a driver.
Official explanation
A two-speed axle doubles the number of gear ratios available to the driver by offering a choice of two final drive ratios in the rear axle. The selection is made by operating an electrical switch.
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