Glossary / General

second gear

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Second gear is the next step up from first in a car’s gearbox. It gives you more speed but still plenty of power for everyday driving.

Technical Definition

Second gear is the second lowest gear in a manual transmission, providing more torque than first but less speed. It’s commonly used for moderate acceleration and city driving.

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