Practice question

When driving downhill on long, steep descents in mountainous areas of Rwanda, how should a driver control vehicle speed to prevent brake fade?

  1. Shift into a lower gear to utilize engine braking and apply foot brakes intermittently.
  2. Place transmission in neutral and coast to save fuel.
  3. Press the foot brake continuously all the way down the mountain.
  4. Turn off the engine and rely solely on the handbrake.

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

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