Which Gear to Use on the Highway?

[VonAxel]

On the highway, it is generally recommended to use the 5th gear. The maximum speed for small passenger vehicles should not exceed 120km/h, while other motor vehicles should not exceed 100km/h. On roads with two lanes in the same direction, the minimum speed for the left lane is 100km/h. For roads with three or more lanes in the same direction, the minimum speed for the leftmost lane is 110km/h, while the middle lane has a minimum speed of 90km/h. Vehicles traveling between 60km/h and 90km/h should use the rightmost lane. Additional Information: When upshifting, the engine speed drops immediately while the vehicle speed remains constant. Due to the decreased transmission ratio, the torque delivered from the engine to the wheels also decreases. After completing the upshift, accelerating requires pressing the throttle, but the acceleration is slower due to the reduced torque output. Conversely, when downshifting, the engine speed increases immediately while the vehicle speed remains constant. The increased transmission ratio results in higher torque output from the engine to the wheels.