de daling

[ˈdaːlɪŋ]

mv. dalingen

Translation

descent

A stretch running downhill. Gravity works with your speed, so the braking distance grows. On a long descent change down and let the engine do the work; continuous braking heats the brakes, and hot brakes bite less.

How it sounds in the exam

Waarom schakel je terug op een lange daling?

Why do you change down on a long descent?

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