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Road signsQuestion 47 of 309

A steep hill sign shows a downhill grade. What should you do?

  1. Shift to neutral to save fuel.
  2. Brake hard at the top.
  3. Shift to a lower gear or slow down.
  4. Drive faster for more control.
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Correct answer: Shift to a lower gear or slow down.

A lower gear or lower speed helps you control the vehicle on a steep hill.

Source: New Brunswick Driver's Handbook (Government of New Brunswick, 2022), 7.4 Warning signs, page 91

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026