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Question 1523

When driving downhill, may you shift into neutral to save fuel?

  1. Yes, because the engine does not use fuel in neutral.
  2. No, because I could lose control of the vehicle.
  3. No, because the engine could be damaged.
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Correct answer: No, because I could lose control of the vehicle.

In neutral, you lose engine braking and rely more on the brakes, which can overheat. This increases the risk of losing control while descending.

Manual II. Cuestiones de seguridad vial, edición 2026