2006-11-09 05:26:08 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
I've took the drivers computer test 13 times today im trying again, this is a tricky question please help
2006-11-09 05:29:05 · update #1
Hello, my name is Glenn Kawesch and I used to be a driving instructor. You do not want to push on the brake as in "ride" the brake. You can downshift or press sparingly to slow down.
Good luck.
Glenn Kawesch
2006-11-09 05:35:48 · answer #1 · answered by glenn kawesch 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
On a stick shift, don't "coast " in neutral. With automatic, the tranny can't use the engine with throttle 'off' to slow vehicle, so you must use brakes. (not "breaks"). Over-heating the brakes is not a problem in the city, but long or steep grades on freeway are a problem if you keep brakes on constantly. Just use brakes on/off with tranny in same gear you would use to climb grade.
Brake "fade" occurs when they're overheated and brake pedal feel seems 'greasy' and less effective.
Disc brakes have fewer problems in this; OK for front end, but remember that the rear brakes are usually drum brakes, the old-style kind that are subject to overheating due to enclosed design.
Go blow the examiner's socks off with your answers.
2006-11-09 05:50:25 · answer #2 · answered by hurtin' 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Never ever put the transmission in neutral(or turn off the motor). As far as brake use, apply brakes to slow down to 5 MPH under your max safe speed then release, repeat process when you reach your max safe speed until you reach the bottom of the hill.
2006-11-09 17:30:25 · answer #3 · answered by tvcarvcr2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ride the brakes or close your eyes! Use the engine's compression to slow you down as much as possible. This will keep the brakes cool, and more likely to work at the bottom of the hill.
2006-11-09 05:30:53 · answer #4 · answered by AEracer40 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You're probably looking for the answer...Break as you could burn them out. You break at the end of the hill. Something you can't always do in San Francisco.
You shouldn't give your BF a BJ either. I learned the hard way JK.
2006-11-09 05:29:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if it's a long hill, don't ride the brake . .shift down and let the engine slow the car
2006-11-09 05:45:55 · answer #6 · answered by a_blue_grey_mist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take your foot of the gas,and slowly use your foot break to keep the car from going to fast down hill.Don't take it out of gear.
2006-11-15 14:50:42 · answer #7 · answered by George K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put on make-up while eating a BicMac while talking on the phone while searching for your favorite CD that fell under the passenger seat.
2006-11-09 05:29:22 · answer #8 · answered by eightieschic 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I agree, do not ride the brake or brake often - instead, gear down.
2006-11-09 05:34:21 · answer #9 · answered by Barbados Chick 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hit the gas
2006-11-09 05:27:22 · answer #10 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋