Vehicle Controls
What is engine braking?
South African learner's licence practice question. Difficulty: medium.
Answer: In gear with your foot off the accelerator, engine resistance slows the vehicle without using the brakes.
- A. Using the handbrake while moving
- B. Slowing the vehicle by releasing the accelerator in gear, letting engine resistance reduce speed - correct
- C. Switching off the engine to stop
- D. Braking and accelerating at the same time
Explanation
In gear with your foot off the accelerator, engine resistance slows the vehicle without using the brakes.
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