Ontario Bus Driver Knowledge Practice Test

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On a long downgrade, you should choose?

The same gear you would use going up it
A higher gear than you would use going up
A lower gear than you would use going up
Neutral to save gas

The correct answer is: The same gear you would use going up it

When driving on a long downgrade, it's important to maintain proper control of your vehicle and avoid wearing out your brakes. Without proper control, your vehicle could gain too much speed and make it difficult to stay on the road. Therefore, you should choose the same gear you would use going up the downgrade to maintain a safe and steady speed. Choosing a lower gear (option B) could cause your vehicle to move too slowly and potentially get rear-ended. Choosing a higher gear (option C) could make it difficult to control your vehicle and potentially cause an accident. Choosing neutral (option D) is not a good idea as you lose the engine's power to assist with braking and it puts added strain on the brakes which can wear them out quickly. Thus, selecting the same gear you would use going up the downgrade is the best choice for maintaining control and ensuring safety on the road.