Practice question

What is the safest way to ride uphill on a steep grade?

  1. Pull in the clutch and coast
  2. Shift to a lower gear before the grade to keep engine RPM in the powerband, and maintain steady throttle
  3. Shift to the highest gear available
  4. Brake repeatedly to control speed

Answer: B — Shift to a lower gear before the grade to keep engine RPM in the powerband, and maintain steady throttle

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