Q #595 - How can you use your vehicle's engine to control your speed?
You should brake and slow down before selecting a lower gear. The gear can then be used to keep the speed low and help you control the vehicle. This is particularly helpful on long downhill stretches, where brake fade can occur if the brakes overheat.
By changing to a lower gear
By selecting reverse gear
By changing to a higher gear
By selecting neutral
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