What is another word for first gear?
Pronunciation: [fˈɜːst ɡˈi͡ə] (IPA) 
First gear is a term commonly used in the automobile industry to denote the initial gear in a vehicle's transmission system. This is the lowest gear that a vehicle can be driven in, and is used for slow, steady movement, such as when starting off from a stationary position or when driving up a steep incline. Other words that can be used as synonyms for first gear include low gear, first speed, initial gear, and primary gear. Each of these terms is used interchangeably in the industry, and they all refer to the same gear in a vehicle's transmission system.
