Rhode Island Permit Test 21 Question Engine braking: Answers Should not be done because it damages the engine. Is similar to using the brakes. Makes a loud noise. Is not reliable. Explanation Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to that of using the brakes. This is known as engine braking. Answer Statistics 23.19 % of our users get this question wrong. This questions is relatively Easy. Rhode Island Permit Test This questions appears in the following tests: Maine Practice Test