He did not note that he had ignored large yellow signs instructing him to shift his truck into a low gear (evidenced by police photographs of his brake pads).

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The basic gear order must be Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, and a low gear, usually designated with an L. The movement to Drive from Neutral must be a clockwise motion on a column mounted shifter.

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The car valeter from Inverness told the inquiry that he always drove on the track in a low-ratio gear selection in second gear.

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Mark Boylan, who has a cystic hygroma and haemangioma which causes facial growths, added that as a "genuine Top Gear fan" he was "gutted presenters felt the need to stoop to such a low level".

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Democrats may have a tougher time at the polls in general next year: Green policies like the state's renewable energy mandate, cap and trade and a low-carbon fuel standard will start kicking into high gear in 2014.

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Ultrawideband gear sprays low-power radio waves across a huge range of frequencies, letting them penetrate walls, among other feats.

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At the low end, cheap gear such as the Eee PC offer a small form factor at a nice price.

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Last time we asked, you were divided between those who prized robustness (and a low price) and audiophiles who couldn't bear to listen to inferior gear.

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As Arsenal threatened to move up a gear, Baptista beat two defenders and fired in a shot, which James beat away after diving low at his near post.

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