You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long, steep downhill grade?

A lower gear than you used to climb the hill. Section 2.16: For older trucks, the rule is 'use the same gear going down that you used going

You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long, steep downhill grade?

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "The same gear you would use to climb the hill" is not correct. For older trucks, the rule is 'use the same gear going down that you used going up.' For newer trucks with low-friction parts, you may need a lower gear.
  • B. Incorrect. "A higher gear than you used to climb the hill" is not correct. For older trucks, the rule is 'use the same gear going down that you used going up.' For newer trucks with low-friction parts, you may need a lower gear.
  • C. Correct. For older trucks, the rule is 'use the same gear going down that you used going up.' For newer trucks with low-friction parts, you may need a lower gear.
  • D. Incorrect. "Neutral" is not correct. For older trucks, the rule is 'use the same gear going down that you used going up.' For newer trucks with low-friction parts, you may need a lower gear.