Practice question

When descending a steep hill in a heavy lorry, what gear should the driver select?

  1. Neutral (coasting) to save diesel fuel
  2. The same low gear that would be required to climb the same hill
  3. The highest gear possible to reduce engine noise
  4. Depress the clutch pedal and coast downhill using only the foot brake

Answer: B — The same low gear that would be required to climb the same hill

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