Practice question

When descending a long, steep mountain incline in the PNG Highlands, what is the safest braking technique?

  1. Select a lower gear to utilize engine braking and apply foot brakes intermittently
  2. Shift into neutral and ride the foot brake continuously
  3. Turn off the engine to save fuel and coast down
  4. Rely solely on the handbrake to slow the vehicle

Answer: A — Select a lower gear to utilize engine braking and apply foot brakes intermittently

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