Karnataka RTO Learner's Licence Test· Karnataka Transport Department
Going downhill on a long descent in the Western Ghats, the safest approach is to:
Choices
- AEngage neutral and coast to save fuel
- BUse the same gear that would be used to climb the slope and engine-brakeCorrect
- CUse only the foot brake continuously
- DKeep the clutch pressed in
Answer
Use the same gear that would be used to climb the slope and engine-brake
Driving in neutral or with the clutch pressed in removes engine braking and can overheat the brakes. The standard rule taught in safe-driving guidance is to use the same gear you would need to climb that slope, so the engine slows the vehicle naturally.
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