Practice question

What is the proper technique for driving on steep mountain grades in Alaska?

  1. Use the brakes continuously going downhill
  2. Use lower gears to control speed downhill, avoiding continuous brake use which causes brake fade
  3. Use neutral going downhill to save fuel
  4. Speed up going downhill for momentum

Answer: B — Use lower gears to control speed downhill, avoiding continuous brake use which causes brake fade

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