Practice question

Why is it important to keep a safe following distance increased on a downhill slope?

  1. Fuel use is higher downhill
  2. Stopping distances increase because gravity adds to the vehicle's momentum
  3. Brakes work better downhill
  4. Following distance does not change with gradient

Answer: B — Stopping distances increase because gravity adds to the vehicle's momentum

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