If you are driving a truck with a manual transmission, what gear should you be in when going down a steep grade?

The same gear or a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.. Section 2.16: A rule of thumb for older trucks is to use the same gear

If you are driving a truck with a manual transmission, what gear should you be in when going down a steep grade?

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "A higher gear than you used to climb the hill." is not correct. A rule of thumb for older trucks is to use the same gear going down that you used going up. For newer trucks, you may need a lower gear.
  • B. Incorrect. "Neutral." is not correct. A rule of thumb for older trucks is to use the same gear going down that you used going up. For newer trucks, you may need a lower gear.
  • C. Incorrect. "A lower gear than you used to climb the hill." is not correct. A rule of thumb for older trucks is to use the same gear going down that you used going up. For newer trucks, you may need a lower gear.
  • D. Correct. A rule of thumb for older trucks is to use the same gear going down that you used going up. For newer trucks, you may need a lower gear.