Question Why are multi-speed axles and auxiliary transmissions used? Answers To make a vehicle operate more smoothly To provide extra gears To improve a vehicle's gas mileage Explanation On many vehicles, multi-speed rear axles and auxiliary transmissions are used to provide extra gears. This questions appears in the following tests: Arizona Class A Knowledge Test California Passenger Delaware Class B Knowledge Test Idaho Class A Knowledge Test Idaho Double Louisiana Class A Knowledge Test Maine Class B Knowledge Test Nevada Class A Knowledge Test Virginia Class B Knowledge Test Wisconsin Tank