What is the appropriate gear for a manual transmission car when going downhill?

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Miller
07/30/25 10:23am
For a manual transmission car, it is advisable to use 2nd or 3rd gear when going downhill. Here is more information about driving downhill: 1. When driving downhill, it is necessary to control the speed to avoid excessive speed and accidents during turns. The most correct method to control speed is to use a lower gear, relying on the engine and transmission to regulate the speed. 2. 1st gear can control the speed at around 20 km/h, 2nd gear can control the speed between 20 km/h and 40 km/h, and 3rd gear can control the speed between 40 km/h and 60 km/h. Therefore, it is best to use a lower gear when going downhill to ensure safety. 3. It is crucial to avoid shifting into neutral or depressing the clutch, as in these states, the engine will disengage from the transmission, and the vehicle will rely entirely on inertia to move.
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