Q
404. 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?
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Aa. A higher gear than you would use to climb the hill.
Bb. A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
Cc. The same gear as you would use to climb the hill.
Detailed Explanation
The correct answer is "b. A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.". This is based on federal CDL regulations and safety standards.
Correct Answer: b. A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
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