Revision question · Vehicle handling

Why is travelling in neutral for long distances (known as coasting) bad driving technique?

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It will cause the car to skid

It will make the engine stall

The engine will run faster

There won't be any engine braking

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There won't be any engine brakingThis was the right answer

Try to look and plan well ahead. Plan your approach to hazards and select the correct gear in good time. This will help give you the control you need to deal with anything unexpected that may occur.

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Rule 122Highway Code rule · Coasting removes engine braking and can increase downhill speed, brake use and loss of control.

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