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What were the first gears used for?

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14y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

first gear is also known as "granny gear" because it helps the vehicle get going. after that the rest of the gears just do their thing. first gear is also used for going up or down steep inclines at slow speed to avoid possible damage to the transmission or the engine (for running at too high rpm).

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