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When you see a steep-hill warning sign at the top of a long downgrade, you should:

โœ“ ANSWER

Slow down and consider shifting to a lower gear before starting down

Gearing down before a long descent lets the engine help control your speed and protects the brakes.

All the options

  1. โœ“Slow down and consider shifting to a lower gear before starting down
  2. โœ—Shift to neutral to save fuel
  3. โœ—Ride the brakes all the way down
  4. โœ—Speed up to keep momentum

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