Practically, the absolute slowest speed depends on several factors including:
* Gear ratios: The lowest gear allows for the slowest speed while the engine is still running.
* Engine idling speed: The engine needs to maintain a minimum RPM to avoid stalling.
* Road conditions: Slight inclines can make maintaining a very low speed difficult, even with the lowest gear.
* Vehicle design: Some vehicles may have different minimum speed capabilities due to their design and transmission.
While you can inch along extremely slowly, there's a point where the engine will stall if you go too slow, even on a level surface.