Question Rough acceleration: Answers Is a good way to stay awake on long trips. Is distracting. Can cause mechanical damage. Should be used to prevent rust from forming. Explanation Always accelerate smoothly and gradually so that your vehicle does not jerk. Rough acceleration can cause mechanical damage. This questions appears in the following tests: Maryland Class B Knowledge Test Nebraska Class A Knowledge Test New Hampshire Class B Knowledge Test North Dakota Class B Knowledge Test Oregon Class B Knowledge Test