For safety, what is the most advisable way to descend a mountain pass when there are patches of ice on the road?
A)Using the handbrake to take the curves.
B)At low speed with the highest gear possible, avoiding sudden braking.
C)With the lowest gear possible to avoid skiddingCorrect
When there are ice patches on a mountain pass, you should use a low gear so the engine helps brake the vehicle and you avoid skidding. This technique, called "engine braking", provides better control than braking sharply, which could lock the wheels and cause loss of traction on icy surfaces.