Question 988 · Know Your Vehicle · Licence classes: A, B, C1, C, D, T
What would you do to achieve safe driving down a continuous steep slope?
- Correct answer: Use the engine’s braking power by shifting to a lower gear and make only partial use of the brakes
- It is not recommended to drive in a sharp descent for a long time.
- You should rely solely on the engine’s braking power.
- You should step on the brake pedal firmly and continuously to maintain the desirable speed.
WhyOn a long descent, brake with the engine in a low gear and use the pedal only a little at a time.
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