Question When you are about to start down a hill, you should switch into a ____ gear. Answers Higher Faster Lower Explanation Before starting down a hill, be sure to switch into a low gear. Gravity will increase your vehicle's speed as you travel downhill. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: Alabama Knowledge Test Class A , California Knowledge Test Class B , Kentucky Air Brakes , Montana Air Brakes , Oklahoma Air Brakes , Virginia Air Brakes , Washington Air Brakes ,