When driving down a steep grade:

Question

When driving down a steep grade, you should rely primarily on the braking effect of the engine to slow down. To prevent overheating, use your brakes only as a supplement to this slowing technique.

Accepted Answer

Shift into lower gears as a way to slow down your vehicle.

Answer

You should ride your brakes all the way down.

Answer

Shift into a higher gear as a way to slow down your vehicle.

Answer

The truck should be put in neutral as a way to slow down your vehicle.

When driving down a steep grade:

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