While driving down steep mountain roads you can maintain better control and avoid heating up your brakes (brake failure) by:

Question

A. Driving slower than the posted limit.
B. Shifting to neutral and coasting whenever possible.
C. Down-shifting to a lower gear.
D. Braking into turns and accelerating as you straighten out.

Answer 1

The best option for maintaining better control and avoiding heating up your brakes while driving down steep mountain roads is:

C. Down-shifting to a lower gear.

Down-shifting to a lower gear helps to utilize engine braking, which can reduce the reliance on your brakes and help maintain control of the vehicle as you descend. This technique is effective in preventing brake overheating and potential brake failure.