Road rules / ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช signs

A warning sign showing a steep downhill gradient means you should:

โœ“ ANSWER

Slow down and consider using a lower gear to control your speed

On steep descents, engine braking in a lower gear helps prevent the brakes overheating.

All the options

  1. โœ“Slow down and consider using a lower gear to control your speed
  2. โœ—Coast downhill in neutral to save fuel
  3. โœ—Accelerate to clear the hill quickly
  4. โœ—Stop at the top of the hill

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