Practice question

What is the safest way to ride downhill on a long, steep grade in Idaho's mountains?

Pull in the clutch and coast in neutral
Downshift to a lower gear so engine braking helps control speed, and apply both brakes progressively as needed
Use only the rear brake all the way down
Increase speed to get the descent over with

Answer: B — Downshift to a lower gear so engine braking helps control speed, and apply both brakes progressively as needed

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