Which gear is generally used for driving uphill?

[McClaire]

You can use the L gear, which stands for low gear, by shifting the gear lever to the L position, which locks the transmission between the 1st and 2nd gears. When climbing a slope, greater torque is needed to propel the car upward and overcome the resistance of the incline. The principles for selecting gears when driving a manual transmission car uphill are: 1. Small slopes: Generally, drivers know their car's uphill power. If the car has enough power in 4th gear for a small slope, use 4th gear to climb. 2. Medium slopes: If the car has enough power in 3rd gear for a medium slope, use 3rd gear to climb. If 3rd gear is not powerful enough, shift to 2nd gear. 3. Steep slopes: For steep slopes, try to use 2nd gear if the car has enough power. If 2nd gear is not powerful enough, shift to 1st gear. This is an economical, fuel-saving, and safe driving technique.