What is the most effective method to control speed when descending a long slope?
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The most effective method to control speed when descending a long slope is to engage a lower gear and utilize engine braking to regulate speed. Below are precautions for manual transmission vehicles when going downhill: 1. Do not coast in neutral. When descending a steep slope in a manual transmission vehicle, it is crucial not to coast in neutral. Novice drivers should learn to use engine braking by shifting to a lower gear and using the brakes to control speed. Remember not to press the brake pedal continuously for extended periods, as overheating the brakes can lead to brake failure—always use intermittent braking. 2. Avoid unnecessarily pressing the clutch. The clutch is a device that separates and connects the engine and transmission, primarily used to gradually or immediately cut off power transmission between the engine and transmission. Pressing the clutch disconnects the engine's drive mechanism from the wheels, causing the car to coast at its current speed due to inertia when descending a slope. Pressing the clutch fully while descending is essentially the same as coasting in neutral. 3. Do not jerk the steering wheel. Avoid sudden steering movements to prevent rollovers caused by high inertia, excessive speed, or improper steering wheel use.