Question 7610
Which gears are used to achieve higher speed?
- 4th and 5th.
- 1st and 2nd.
- 3rd and 4th.
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Correct answer: 4th and 5th.
In a five-speed transmission, 4th and 5th are the high gears. At the same engine speed, the car travels faster in these gears than in 1st or 2nd, although less force reaches the wheels. The low gears are used to start from a standstill and for very steep hills, while 3rd is in between.