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What should you do if the engine of a manual-transmission vehicle starts to race?

  1. Select a lower gear
  2. Press the clutch and coast
  3. Select a higher gear
  4. Press the brake hard
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Correct answer: Select a higher gear

A racing engine revs without moving the car well. A higher gear fixes this. A lugging engine needs a lower gear.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Manual (standard) transmission, page 41

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026