answersLogoWhite

0

Coasting requires you to put the gear into neutral and let the car freewheel down the hill. If you came to a bend on the hill and someone was speeding up the hill, you may not have enough time to react and slam on the brakes, or slow down. When you aren't in gear, you have less control of your car, as opposed to if you was in gear. E.g. If you were in gear and slammed on the brakes, your car would stall, jerk you forward and stop, however because you aren't in gear, your car won't stop rolling.

(It's why you can push your car when it's out of gear, but you can't push it when it's in gear).

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

ProfessorProfessor
I will give you the most educated answer.
Chat with Professor
BlakeBlake
As your older brother, I've been where you are—maybe not exactly, but close enough.
Chat with Blake
SteveSteve
Knowledge is a journey, you know? We'll get there.
Chat with Steve

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why is coasting down hill bad?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp