second gear

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The gear above first gear in a vehicle.

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Examples (10)

  • He shifted into second gear as he accelerated up the hill.
  • The car was struggling in second gear on the steep incline.
  • She smoothly changed from first to second gear at the traffic light.
  • Put the car into second gear and slowly release the clutch.
  • The engine revved loudly in second gear before the next shift.
  • Driving instructors teach students to move into second gear at around 15 mph.
  • The transmission got stuck between first and second gear.
  • He ground the gears while trying to engage second gear.
  • In second gear, the vehicle has more torque than in higher gears.
  • The racing driver quickly shifted to second gear coming out of the corner.