If you are driving a vehicle with an automatic transmission, how do you select the proper gear for a long downgrade?

Select a low range to get engine braking effect.. Section 2.16: With automatic transmissions, you must select a low range to get the engine

If you are driving a vehicle with an automatic transmission, how do you select the proper gear for a long downgrade?

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Use 'Drive' range." is not correct. With automatic transmissions, you must select a low range to get the engine braking effect.
  • B. Correct. With automatic transmissions, you must select a low range to get the engine braking effect.
  • C. Incorrect. "Shift to Neutral." is not correct. With automatic transmissions, you must select a low range to get the engine braking effect.
  • D. Incorrect. "Use the brakes only." is not correct. With automatic transmissions, you must select a low range to get the engine braking effect.