Practice question

Before a long descent on a steep hill, a skilled driver should:

Select neutral so the engine is not strained by the descent
Select a lower gear early to use engine braking and avoid overheating the footbrake
Stay in the highest gear and control speed on the footbrake alone
Hold the clutch down and feather the brakes the whole way

Answer: B — Select a lower gear early to use engine braking and avoid overheating the footbrake

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