Before beginning downhill, you should:

Question

On a steep downgrade, you must use the engine's braking effect as your primary method of speed control. Be sure to decelerate and downshift appropriately before beginning to drive down the hill. Relying too heavily on the brakes may cause them to overheat and fade, becoming less effective.

Accepted Answer

Shift into a lower gear.

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Shift into a higher gear.

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Take your vehicle out of gear.

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Rely only on braking to reduce your speed.