On a downhill slope, what should you do to prevent the brakes from overheating?
A)Shift to a higher gear.
B)Apply the handbrake.
C)Shift to a lower gear.Correct
On a long or steep downhill slope, to prevent the brakes from overheating due to repeated use — a phenomenon known as brake fade — it is advisable to shift down to a lower gear in order to make use of the vehicle's engine braking.