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What could happen if you force an automatic transmission down into a low gear while the vehicle is moving fast?
Correct answer: Complete loss of engine braking.
Answer options
- AFailure of the power steering system
- BComplete loss of engine braking Correct
- CSudden drop in hydraulic brake pressure
Why
Forcing an automatic transmission down a gear at high speed can damage it and leave you with no engine braking at all, which is especially dangerous on a downgrade. Select the lower range before starting down a grade, while your speed is still low.
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