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Which gear should be used when driving a car uphill?

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DeBeau
09/04/25 5:01am
When driving a car uphill, it depends on the climbing power of the car purchased by the owner. Each car has its own climbing power. If a small slope can be handled with fourth gear, then use fourth gear to climb; Below are the relevant introductions: 1. Introduction one: If a medium slope can be handled with third gear, then use third gear to climb. If third gear is not enough, switch to second gear to climb (the switch can be made either at the bottom or on the slope, but it is important to master the coordination between the clutch and the accelerator). 2. Introduction two: For a large slope, try to use second gear to climb if it is sufficient. If second gear is not enough, switch to first gear to climb (the switch can be made either at the bottom or on the slope, but the key is to judge the slope in advance and master the coordination between the clutch and the accelerator). This is an economical, fuel-saving, and safe driving technique.
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