Do You Know How to Operate a Manual Transmission?

24. When is it appropriate to downshift into first gear?

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Correct Incorrect You should downshift to first gear only when fully stopped. To do this, use engine braking to slow down, then press the clutch and brake to stop, shift to neutral, and when ready, move into first gear to go.

24. When is it appropriate to downshift into first gear?

When you're making a rolling stop
When you're driving on the highway at 65 MPH
When you need to make a sudden stop
When you've come to a complete stop

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