Question 243
When driving downhill, may you shift into neutral to save fuel?
- No, because I could lose control of the vehicle.
- No, because the engine could be damaged.
- Yes, because the engine uses no fuel in neutral.
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Correct answer: No, because I could lose control of the vehicle.
In neutral, engine braking is lost and you depend more on the brakes. They can overheat and cause a loss of control, so you must descend in an appropriate gear.