If you are driving a truck with a manual transmission, what gear should you be in when going down a steep grade?

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The same gear or a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.. Section 2.16: A rule of thumb for older trucks is to use the same gear going down that you used going up. For newer trucks, you may need a lower gear.

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A higher gear than you used to climb the hill.

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Neutral.

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A lower gear than you used to climb the hill.