When switching gears, what happens if you remain in neutral for too long? Question When switching gears, what happens if you remain in neutral for too long? Answers The vehicle will speed up. You may have trouble getting the vehicle into the next gear. You may kill the engine. The vehicle will be difficult to stop. Explanation Remaining in neutral for too long when shifting gears may make it difficult to put the vehicle into the next gear. This questions appears in the following tests: District Of Columbia Class B Knowledge Test New Hampshire Class B Knowledge Test New Jersey Passenger Oregon Class A Knowledge Test South Dakota Class A Knowledge Test West Virginia Tank