Practice question
A student is driving on a steep downhill grade. What gear and braking technique should the California instructor teach?
- Shift to neutral and use the brakes continuously to control speed
- Use a lower gear to allow engine braking and tap the brakes intermittently to control speed
- Shift to the highest gear and apply the parking brake
- Turn off the engine and coast downhill to save fuel
Answer: B — Use a lower gear to allow engine braking and tap the brakes intermittently to control speed
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