Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Rules of the roadQuestion 136 of 424

What should you do before a long downhill slope?

  1. Select a higher gear
  2. Switch the engine off to save fuel
  3. Rest your foot on the brake pedal
  4. Select a lower gear
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Correct answer: Select a lower gear

A lower gear helps you control your speed on the way down.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Using the road (159 to 203), Rule 160

Practice rules of the road

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026