Final answer:
Using the jake brake on residential streets is generally discouraged due to the noise pollution it creates.
Step-by-step explanation:
DO NOT engage the jake brake on residential streets.
A jake brake is a compression release engine brake that helps slow down a vehicle by opening the exhaust valves in the cylinders. It creates a loud noise that can be disruptive and bothersome to people living in residential areas.
Using the jake brake on residential streets is generally discouraged due to the noise pollution it creates. It is more appropriate to use it on highways or in industrial areas where noise restrictions are not as strict.