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Should second gear or brakes be used to slow a car on a downgrade?
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Second gear. Using the brakes on a downgrade is very hard on them and can (frequently does) lead to early brake failure. You may need to use your brakes a bit on a steep downgrade, but a lower gear is the better choice.
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When you drive through deep water you should dry out your brakes by driving slowly in low gear and apply your brakes lightly?
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When you drive in deep water you should dry your brakes by driving slowly in low gear and apply your brakes lightly?
you shpuld drive slowly to dry them
When you drive through deep water you should dry your brakes by driving slowly in low gear and apply your brakes lightly?
you shpuld drive slowly to dry them
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