Practice question

Your vehicle's brakes suddenly fail while going downhill. What should you do first?

  1. Turn off the engine immediately
  2. Downshift to a lower gear to use engine braking
  3. Open the car door to create drag
  4. Apply the accelerator to gain control

Answer: B — Downshift to a lower gear to use engine braking

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