Question 1722 in the bank

Driving downhill in neutral gear:

  1. Is permitted and not dangerous.
  2. Is permitted but dangerous.
  3. Correct answer: Is forbidden and very dangerous.
  4. There is no legal reference to it.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Is forbidden and very dangerous.

The law forbids coasting downhill in neutral or with the clutch disengaged. Without a gear engaged there is no engine braking, so only the brakes slow the vehicle, and they can overheat and lose effectiveness. Control of the vehicle is also reduced, and you cannot accelerate quickly in an emergency. Any fuel saving does not justify this danger.

Topic: Rules and regulations. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).