What gear should be engaged when parking a car downhill?

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For manual transmission vehicles, it is more appropriate to maintain the gear between second and third when going downhill. On steep slopes, the lower the gear, the safer it is. The key factor in selecting the gear for a manual transmission when going downhill lies more in the angle of the slope. Additional information: 1. Do not turn the steering wheel sharply on downhill sections, as the high inertia and speed, combined with improper steering wheel use, can easily lead to a rollover. 2. If there is an uphill section after the downhill, prepare to accelerate as you approach the bottom of the slope by releasing the brake pedal in time and shifting to a higher gear at the appropriate moment. 3. Maintain a distance of more than 50 meters from the vehicle in front. If the slope is too long and the vehicle's inertia is high, the distance between vehicles should be appropriately increased.