Technician A says that a vehicle can downshift by fully depressing the throttle, allowing full throttle pressure to overcome governor pressure. Technician B says that a vehicle may downshift when governor pressure drops below line pressure. Who is correct?
A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both technicians
D) Neither technician

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Both technicians are correct. A vehicle can downshift by fully depressing the throttle, which increases throttle pressure to overcome governor pressure. Additionally, a vehicle may downshift when governor pressure drops below line pressure, as this indicates a need for a lower gear.

Technician a Says That a Vehicle Can Downshift by Fully