What gear should be used when driving down a long slope?
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When driving down a long slope, use second gear. The steeper the slope, the lower the gear should be, and the speed should also be reduced when descending a long slope. Function of second gear: Second gear can be used for both ascending and descending slopes. The advantage of this gear is that when going up or down a slope, the vehicle will remain steadily in first or second gear without the transmission constantly shifting due to the load of the ascent or the imbalance in speed. Precautions for driving down long slopes: Before descending a long slope, always check whether the braking system's performance is good. The advantage of this gear is that during ascent or descent, it can smoothly maintain first or second gear without the transmission constantly shifting due to the load of the ascent or the imbalance in the vehicle's speed. The benefit of this gear is that when the vehicle is ascending or descending, it can smoothly stay in first or second gear without the transmission continuously changing due to the load of the ascent or the imbalance in the vehicle's rotation speed. When encountering a narrow slope with a vehicle descending ahead, first choose a safe section to stop and wait until the other vehicle has passed before ascending.