If possible, before beginning down a steep hill, you should:

If possible, shift your vehicle into a lower gear before beginning to drive down a long, steep hill. Doing this will prevent you from causing excessive wear to the brakes by using your brakes too much to slow your vehicle while driving down the hill.

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