Starting and operating
In addition, sudden application of
engine braking caused by down
shifting when the vehicle is travelling on a slippery surface can lead
to wheel locking; as a consequence,
control of the vehicle may be lost
and the risk of an accident increased.
The following tables show the maximum
speeds that are possible with each different gear.
When down shifting, it is important to
confirm that the current vehicle speed is
not in excess of the Maximum Allowable
Speed of the gear which is about to be
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