What do high gear and low gear mean?
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High gear in a car means a large gear drives a small gear, while low gear means a small gear drives a large gear. Here are the related characteristics of using different gears: Low gear: Slow speed but high torque. Suitable for climbing slopes or hauling heavy loads. High gear: Fast speed but low torque. Suitable for high-speed driving. The speed ranges corresponding to manual transmission gears are: 1st gear: 1-15 km/h. 2nd gear: 15-25 km/h. 3rd gear: 25-35 km/h. 4th gear: 35-45 km/h. 5th gear: Above 45 km/h.