Defensive driving

On steep descents, one should not rely only on the brakes. The correct and safer technique is to:

  1. use the parking brake by pulling it while descending
  2. use engine braking by engaging the same gear used on the ascentCorrect answer!
  3. use the accelerator
  4. coast in neutral to save fuel

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 (use engine braking by engaging the same gear used on the ascent). This question assesses defensive driving; this alternative directly meets the conditions in the prompt and the road-safety rules. The other alternatives broaden, narrow, or depart from the stated conditions and therefore should not be selected. Under the current rule, the difficulty is 4 on a scale from 1 to 5.

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