Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

How does coasting affect a driver's control of their vehicle?

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It improves the driver's control

It makes steering easier

It reduces the driver's control

It has no effect on the driver's control

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It reduces the driver's controlThis was the right answer

'Coasting' is the term used when the clutch is held down or the gear lever is in neutral and the vehicle is allowed to freewheel. This reduces the driver's control of the vehicle because the engine isn't connected to the driven wheels. This removes the assistance of engine braking and the stability of a powered drive train.

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Rule 122Highway Code rule · A suitable lower gear contributes engine braking on a descent; prolonged clutch-down or neutral coasting removes that help and reduces control.

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