The main advantage of using the jake brake instead of conventional brakes is that it

A. has near-silent operation
B. allows a rig to travel down a long grade without overheating its wheel brakes
C. decreases the stopping distance of a rig
D. does not require the use of the compression brake


Answer: B

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