Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Test · Question
Coasting downhill in neutral is:
Coasting downhill in neutral is illegal and highly dangerous because it deprives the driver of engine braking, leading to rapid acceleration and overheated, pot
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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 deprives the driver of engine braking, leading to rapid acceleration and overheated, potentially failing brakes. It does not save fuel on modern fuel-injected vehicles, which cut fuel delivery when coasting in gear, nor is it required or safer on steep hills where lower gears must be used for control. Under the Quebec Highway Safety Code, drivers must maintain constant control of their vehicle's speed and transmission. On the SAAQ exam, remember that maintaining gear engagement is vital for safe downhill vehicle control, and mechanical control questions often penalize coasting.
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