Is it okay to go downhill in first gear?
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It is okay to go downhill in first gear. The precautions when going downhill are: 1. Reduce the speed before going downhill to allow the vehicle to enter the downhill section at a slow speed; 2. Shift into an appropriate gear before going downhill, and it is strictly forbidden to shift gears after entering the downhill section; 3. Coasting in neutral is strictly prohibited on downhill sections, and the engine's braking effect should be used to reduce the coasting speed; 4. Test the braking performance before going downhill, and any faults should be fixed before descending; 5. Do not turn the steering wheel sharply on downhill sections; 6. Maintain a distance of more than 50 meters from the vehicle in front; 7. If there is an uphill section after the downhill, release the brake pedal in time when approaching the bottom of the slope and shift into a higher gear.