Alberta Class 7 Learner Knowledge Test · Question
Coasting downhill in neutral is:
Coasting downhill in neutral is illegal and highly dangerous because it disconnects the engine from the transmission. This deprives the driver of engine braking
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Question: Coasting downhill in neutral is:
Answer options:
- Recommended to save fuel ✅ Illegal in most provinces and dangerous
- Faster than using gears
- Required on steep hills
Correct answer: Illegal in most provinces and dangerous
Explanation: Coasting downhill in neutral is illegal and highly dangerous because it disconnects the engine from the transmission. This deprives the driver of engine braking, which can lead to overheated, failing brakes and a loss of vehicle control. The incorrect options are false because this practice is never recommended or required, and it compromises safety rather than safely increasing speed or saving fuel. Under the Alberta Traffic Safety Act, drivers must always maintain active control of their vehicle by keeping it in gear. On the Class 7 exam, remembering that neutral coasting is prohibited helps answer critical rules-of-the-road questions about vehicle control and safe downhill driving tactics.
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