Is it okay to drive at 40 mph in 2nd gear with a manual transmission?

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WalterLynn
07/30/25 7:53am
Driving at 40 mph in 2nd gear with a manual transmission is fine; it's not considered low gear high speed and is a normal phenomenon. 1st gear: Used for normal starting or climbing very steep slopes. The speed generally ranges around 10 km/h. 2nd gear: Used for low-speed forward movement or climbing steep slopes. The speed generally ranges around 20 km/h. 3rd gear: Generally used when the speed is between 20 km/h and 40 km/h. This gear is commonly used for city driving. 4th gear: Can be used when the speed ranges from 40 km/h to 60 km/h. 5th gear: Used when the speed exceeds 60 km/h.
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