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Question:

In order to drive safely on a grade, you will need to use a lower gear when driving in the mountains. What does NOT influence your choice of gear?

A Tire thread's depth.

explanation

Your vehicle’s speed will increase on downgrades because of gravity. Your most important objective is to select and maintain a speed that is not too fast for the:
• Total weight of the vehicle and cargo.
• Length of the grade.
• Steepness of the grade.
• Road conditions.
• Weather.
[California Commercial Driver Handbook]

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