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Highway drivingQuestion 220 of 310

Before you go down a steep hill, what should you do?

  1. Shift into neutral
  2. Disengage the clutch
  3. Turn off the engine
  4. Shift to a lower gear
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Correct answer: Shift to a lower gear

A lower gear lets the engine help you slow down, so the brakes do not do all the work.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Hills, page 99

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026