What is the appropriate gear to use when driving downhill?

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LaCassidy
07/30/25 3:33am
It is appropriate to engage 2nd or 3rd gear when driving downhill. For automatic transmission vehicles, you can shift to L (Low) gear when descending. If there is no L gear, you can switch to M (Manual) mode and manually downshift. The techniques for downhill driving are: 1. Reduce speed to enter the downhill slope at a slow pace; 2. Shift to the appropriate gear before entering the downhill section—gear changes during descent are strictly prohibited; 3. Coasting in neutral is strictly forbidden; always engage the correct gear to utilize engine braking for controlling the vehicle's coasting speed; 4. Avoid sharp steering wheel movements on downhill sections, as the increased inertia and speed combined with improper steering can easily lead to rollovers.
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