clutch to prevent the vehicle from moving too quickly, the driver can select an appropriate low gear and let the transmission do more of the work.
This is especially valuable in vehicles designed for work rather than ordinary commuting.
What Does “Gelände” Have to Do With It?
The term becomes particularly interesting when looking at German automotive terminology.
The German
word “Gelände” refers to terrain or country away from ordinary roads.
In some transmission systems, a G gear was associated with low-speed terrain operation.
That is why the letter can
