What would you do to achieve safe driving down a continuous steep slope?
Official question from the Israeli Ministry of Transport pool · Category: Know Your Vehicle
- Use the engine’s braking power by shifting to a lower gear and make only partial use of the brakes
- It is not recommended to drive in a sharp descent for a long time.
- You should rely solely on the engine’s braking power.
- You should step on the brake pedal firmly and continuously to maintain the desirable speed.