Traction, Tyres and Brakes

What is engine braking and when is it recommended?

Question image: What is engine braking and when is it recommended?
  • It slows the vehicle without the wheel brakes; used on long descents
  • B It means braking hard in every bend
  • C It only works in neutral
  • D It is a system to increase engine power

Why this is the correct answer

Engine braking reduces speed without using the wheel brakes: it works when you release the accelerator, so the engine holds the vehicle back. The effect is greater in low gears and it is recommended on long descents.

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