Do you currently have car insurance? Yes I have insurance. Great, you're all set! Click here if you still want to compare rates. No, I need insurance and I want to compare options. Before you start the test, please answer the following question regarding your insurance status. Without insurance you will not be able to drive in California Question When slowing down or stopping, you must: Answers Shift down through the gears. Shift up through the gears. Shift into neutral. Explanation Shift down through the gears as you slow down or stop. Stay in first gear while you are stopped to ensure that you can move quickly if you need to. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: Alabama Practice Test