first gear

Examples (10)

• She put the car into first gear and drove off slowly.
• When starting on a hill, engage first gear before releasing the handbrake.
• The instructor told me to shift into first gear before pulling away.
• You should always use first gear when parking on steep inclines.
• After stopping at the traffic lights, I moved into first gear to proceed.
• The car stalled because I forgot to change down to first gear.
• New drivers often struggle with smooth transitions from first gear to second.
• In heavy traffic, you'll spend most of your time in first gear.
• The engine revved loudly as he accelerated in first gear.
• Make sure the vehicle is in first gear before starting the engine on a slope.