Is the statement true or false: A higher gear provides a stronger engine brake?

A higher gear does not provide a stronger engine brake. In fact, when you are in a higher gear, the engine operates at a lower RPM (revolutions per minute) for a given speed. This means that there is less engine braking effect because the engine compression does not slow the vehicle as effectively.

Engine braking occurs when the throttle is closed and the vehicle is in a lower gear, allowing the engine's compression to slow down the vehicle. Consequently, using lower gears enables greater engine braking as the engine can create more resistance against the wheels, effectively slowing the car down more efficiently when needed.

The use of higher gears is typically more suited for maintaining speed rather than slowing down, making the statement false.