de motorrem
[ˈmoːtɔrɛm]
Translation
engine braking
Slowing down by releasing the throttle in a low gear. On a long descent it keeps the speed steady without letting the brakes heat up; hot brakes lose their power.
How it sounds in the exam
Waarom gebruik je de motorrem op een lange afdaling?
Why do you use engine braking on a long descent?
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