Question Switching to a lower gear is also known as: Answers Engine braking. Acceleration. Upshifting. Coasting. Explanation Shifting to a lower gear causes an effect similar to using the brakes. For this reason, downshifting is also known as engine braking. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: Iowa Practice Test Missouri Practice Test Nevada Practice Test Ohio Practice Test Texas Practice Test Arizona Practice Test Wisconsin Practice Test Alaska Practice Test Indiana Practice Test Maine Practice Test New Jersey Practice Test Oklahoma Practice Test