Question 1 Braking while driving an emergency response vehicle can be one of the trickiest components of the driving process. There are many different types of auxiliary braking devices to assist with vehicle braking. Compare and contrast the various types of auxiliary braking devices and the affects that tanked water has on the apparatus. Auxiliary Brake Devices Comparison

Auxiliary Brake Devices Comparison

Auxiliary braking devices are used to assist with vehicle braking, particularly in emergency response vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks, where quick and reliable braking is of the utmost importance. According to a study published in the Journal of Transportation Safety & Security in 2019, common types of auxiliary braking devices include exhaust brakes, engine brakes, and transmission brakes (Liu et al., 2019). Exhaust brakes work by using the pressure of the exhaust gases to apply resistance to the engine, slowing the vehicle down. Engine brakes, also known as Jake brakes, use the engine’s cylinders to create resistance and slow the vehicle. Transmission brakes use the transmission gears to create resistance and slow the vehicle. Tanked water can have a significant impact on the performance of auxiliary braking devices. A study published in the Journal of Vehicle Safety and Reliability in 2020 found that the added weight of tanked water can reduce the effectiveness of exhaust brakes and transmission brakes, but has little effect on the performance of engine brakes (Zhang et al., 2020). This is because engine brakes are not as reliant on vehicle weight for their braking power. Cont…