How can you use your vehicle’s engine as a brake?

By changing to a lower gear

By selecting reverse gear

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By changing to a higher gear

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By selecting neutral gear

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Hint

When driving on downhill stretches of road, selecting a lower gear gives increased engine braking. This will prevent excessive use of the brakes, which become less effective if they overheat.

How can you use your vehicle’s engine as a brake?

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How can you use your vehicle’s engine as a brake?

You may also be interested in these theory test questions

You’re driving in freezing conditions. What should you do when approaching a sharp bend?

In heavy motorway traffic, the vehicle behind you is following too closely. How can you lower the risk of a collision?

You’ve just gone through deep water. What should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly?

In very hot weather the road surface can become soft. What will this affect?

You’re driving a vehicle that has anti-lock brakes. How should you apply the footbrake when you need to stop in an emergency?

You’re travelling at 50 mph on a good, dry road. What’s your typical overall stopping distance?