📚Alabama General Knowledge — Question 7 of 10
You are driving a truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long, steep downhill grade?
Answer: C
A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
Remember to shift your gear down when you are on a downhill road. Ensure that you are in a lower than the gear you need to climb the same hill.
Source: Alabama CDL Manual
All choices
- AA higher gear than you would use to climb the hill.
- BThe same gear you would use to climb the hill.
- CA lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
Alabama CDL General Knowledge Test Info
Questions on Exam
50
Passing Score
80%
Time Limit
Typically 60 minutes; varies by testing location
Age Requirements
Intrastate: 18+ · Interstate: 21+
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