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British Columbia ICBC Knowledge Test — Class 7L Practice Question

Knowledge test administered by ICBC for the Class 7L licence. 50 questions, 80% to pass, 45-minute timer.

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Emergency Situations

On a long, steep downgrade, the safest way to control speed is to:

British Columbia road sign — Shift to a lower gear to use engine braking
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Correct Answer: B. Shift to a lower gear to use engine braking

Continuous brake use on long downgrades overheats the brakes and causes brake fade. A lower gear lets the engine itself slow the vehicle, keeping the brakes cool for emergencies.

Why the other answers are wrong

  • A.Keep constant pressure on the brakesSteady pressure causes fade.
  • C.Put the transmission in neutralNeutral removes engine braking.
  • D.Turn off the engineEngine off disables brake assist.

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