Question 1691 · Truck theory test
What is the effect of a two-speed axle?
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Correct answer
It doubles the number of ratios available to the driver.
Official explanation
A two-speed axle is a system whereby an electrical switch activates a mechanism in the rear axle that doubles the number of ratios available to the driver.
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- Control of vehicle · Primary Controls
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