Engine braking: Do you currently have car insurance? Insurance is mandatory to drive in Ohio Yes I have insurance. But please show me your best quotes. No, please help me find the best insurance. Question Engine braking: Answers Should not be done because it damages the engine. Is similar to using the brakes. Makes a loud noise. Is not reliable. Explanation Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to that of using the brakes. This is known as engine braking. This questions appears in the following tests: Maine Motorcycle Practice Test 6 Maine Motorcycle Practice Test 5