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Control speed with a suitable gear
On long descents you should control speed with a suitable gear and avoid overloading the brakes.
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Control speed with a suitable gear
Wait until the end to brake sharply
Coast in neutral
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En un descenso largo con un autobús de D1 o D, 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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