Which gear should be used when climbing a slope?
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Information about gear selection when driving uphill is as follows: 1. When driving uphill, the appropriate gear depends on the climbing power of your vehicle. Each car has different climbing capabilities. For small slopes, use 4th gear if it provides sufficient power. 2. For moderate slopes, use 3rd gear if it's powerful enough. If 3rd gear isn't sufficient, shift to 2nd gear (you can shift either at the base or on the slope, but you need to master the coordination between clutch and throttle). 3. For steep slopes, try to use 2nd gear if it's powerful enough. If 2nd gear isn't sufficient, shift to 1st gear (shifting can be done either at the base or on the slope, but the key is to accurately judge the slope gradient in advance and coordinate clutch and throttle properly). This approach ensures economical fuel consumption and safe driving techniques.