Car permit · Speed
When heading down a hill, what is the best way to keep your speed under control?
Correct answer: Shift into a lower gear and brake gently as needed.
Answer options
- AShift into a lower gear and brake gently as needed Correct
- BShift into a higher gear and brake hard
- CShift into a higher gear and brake gently as needed
Why
A lower gear lets the engine help hold the vehicle back, so you only need light, careful braking instead of riding the brakes. This keeps the brakes from overheating and losing their stopping power on the way down.
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Topic: Speed License: Car permit
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