Practice question

What effect does driving downhill on a steep incline have on your vehicle's braking distance?

  1. Braking distance decreases because gravity slows the vehicle.
  2. Braking distance increases because gravity pulls the vehicle downhill.
  3. Braking distance remains exactly the same as on flat ground.
  4. Braking distance drops to zero when engine braking is used.

Answer: B — Braking distance increases because gravity pulls the vehicle downhill.

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