What instruction should you give a pupil about controlling the vehicle's speed when going down a long, steep hill?

Possible Answers:

a. Use a combination of a lower gear and the footbrake

b. Switch the engine off and coast to save fuel

c. Pump the footbrake to prevent the brakes from overheating

d. Engage the highest gear to keep the engine revs as low as possible

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