Practice question

A student is driving on a steep downhill grade. What gear and braking technique should the California instructor teach?

  1. Shift to neutral and use the brakes continuously to control speed
  2. Use a lower gear to allow engine braking and tap the brakes intermittently to control speed
  3. Shift to the highest gear and apply the parking brake
  4. 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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