If you have a manual transmission, the proper way to go down a long grade is to:

Use a low gear and use snub braking.. Section 5.4: Select a low gear and use snub braking (apply brakes to slow 5 mph below safe speed,

If you have a manual transmission, the proper way to go down a long grade is to:

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Use a low gear and drive fast." is not correct. Select a low gear and use snub braking (apply brakes to slow 5 mph below safe speed, then release).
  • B. Correct. Select a low gear and use snub braking (apply brakes to slow 5 mph below safe speed, then release).
  • C. Incorrect. "Coast in neutral." is not correct. Select a low gear and use snub braking (apply brakes to slow 5 mph below safe speed, then release).
  • D. Incorrect. "Ride the brakes." is not correct. Select a low gear and use snub braking (apply brakes to slow 5 mph below safe speed, then release).