Question

As you increase the speed of your car, the engine has to operate at higher and higher speeds in order to move the car along. If the engine was left in a low gear, the speed could become so excessive that it might damage the engine. Which of these will prevent this from occurring?

A. Shifting the vehicle into a lower gear to increase engine speed
B. Shifting the vehicle into a higher gear to increase engine speed
C. Shifting the vehicle into a higher gear to reduce engine speed
D. Shifting the vehicle into a lower gear to reduce engine speed

Answer 1

b

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Answer 2

Best answer is (C). Shifting the vehicle into a higher gear to reduce engine speed It is wise to shift the vehicle into a higher gear in order to reduce the required speed of the engine. If you are used to driving at a higher speed in low gear, this will cause excessive wear and tear on both the motor and the transmission.