You’re about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?

A: Select a high gear and use the brakes carefully

B: Select a high gear and use the brakes firmly

C: Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully

D: Select a low gear and avoid using the brakes

When driving down a steep hill, gravity will cause your vehicle to speed up. This will make it more difficult for you to stop. To help keep your vehicle’s speed under control, select a lower gear to give you more engine braking and make careful use of the

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