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Control speed with a suitable gear
Control speed with an appropriate gear to use engine braking and avoid overheating the brakes. Do not descend in neutral or wait until the end to brake sharply. Use the available retardation systems according to the manufacturer’s instructions and adapt speed before entering the descent.
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Coast in neutral
Control speed with a suitable gear
Wait until the end to brake sharply
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En un descenso largo con un conjunto C1+E o C+E, conviene:
- Controlar la velocidad con una relación adecuada(Correct answer)
- Circular en punto muerto
- Esperar al final para frenar con brusquedad
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