Second gear is slow enough to maintain control and quick enough to maintain momentum.

一方面，二档速度够慢，有利于保持控制，同时又有一定速度，可以保持一定的冲劲。

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As you slow to a stop, shift down to a low, starting gear.

当你慢下车来要停车的时候，把档位置调至起动档。

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In a vehicle with manual transmission, you may downshift into a lower gear as you slow down.

手动档车辆，降低车速的同时，换低至合适档位。

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As such, it's a lot like driving a manual transmission stuck in second gear and using engine braking to slow down.

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