What gear should an automatic car be in when going downhill?
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When going downhill in an automatic car, you should first slow down and then shift to L gear. Here is a related introduction to downhill driving: L gear: When going down a mountain or a long slope, shifting to L gear limits the car to the lowest gear (equivalent to first gear in a manual car), allowing the car to use engine braking when going downhill. This prevents the driver from having to press the brake for a long time, which could overheat the brake pads and cause danger. Note: When driving an automatic car, remember not to shift to neutral at a red light or when going downhill. Instead, keep it in drive gear and control the speed using the gear and brakes to avoid accidents.