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You are starting down a long, steep hill. What is the safest way to control your speed?
- A.Slow down before the descent and use a lower gear to help control speed
- B.Shift to neutral and coast
- C.Ride the brakes continuously all the way down
- D.Accelerate to get down quickly
Correct answer
A. Slow down before the descent and use a lower gear to help control speed
Why
Slow down before a steep descent and use a lower gear so the engine helps control speed. Riding the brakes can overheat them and reduce their effectiveness.
Manual topic: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) - Chapter 3: Learning to Drive · From the Pennsylvania Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (PAC-038).