What's the routine for preparing to move off downhill? Mark one answer
A Engage a high gear; ride the clutch until the correct speed has been reached
B Engage first gear; press the accelerator slightly; release the parking brake
C Engage the appropriate gear; apply the footbrake; release the parking brake, keeping the footbrake applied
D Engage the appropriate gear; release the footbrake and parking brake together
Answer:C
What's the routine for preparing to move off downhill? Mark one answer
A Engage a high gear; ride the clutch until the correct speed has been reached B Engage first gear; press the accelerator slightly; release the parking brake C Engage the appropriate gear; apply the footbrake; release the parking brake, keeping the footbrake applied D Engage the appropriate gear; release the footbrake and parking brake together
Explanation: When a vehicle is facing downhill, it will try to roll forward when the parking brake is released. Applying the footbrake before releasing the parking brake ensures control is maintained.