low gears
Torque over speed
Low gears are the gears in a vehicle's transmission that provide maximum torque at lower speeds.
They're used for starting from a stop, climbing steep hills, or maintaining control on descents.
In a manual transmission, first and second are the low gears; automatics shift into them automatically or can be selected manually.
I downshifted into low gear to climb the mountain road.
- engine brakingDeceleration via powertrain resistance
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
- downshiftChange to lower gear
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- manualWritten instructions for use
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