Safe and Economical Driving

Why is going downhill in neutral NOT a safe fuel-saving measure?

Question image: Why is going downhill in neutral NOT a safe fuel-saving measure?
  • A Because the engine switches off automatically
  • Because the vehicle can lose stability and forces excessive braking
  • C Because it dangerously increases power
  • D Because it disables the ABS system

Why this is the correct answer

Going downhill in neutral is a false saving measure: the vehicle can lose stability and forces you to brake excessively, as well as losing engine braking.

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