At What Normal RPM Should You Shift Gears?
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Shift gears according to the car's speed. Generally, start in first gear and shift after moving a few meters. Shift to third gear when the speed reaches above 20 mph but below 35 mph; shift to fourth gear when the speed reaches above 35 mph but below 45 mph; and shift to fifth gear when the speed exceeds 45 mph. The above applies to standard five-speed transmission cars. For cars with six or more gears, you can upshift one gear for every approximately 15 mph increase in speed. Additionally, when shifting gears, pay attention to the engine RPM, and it's best to shift promptly when the RPM is around 2500. Manual transmission shifting techniques are as follows: 1. Upshift incrementally, but downshifting doesn't need to be done step by step. Many manual transmission cars today have different gear arrangements compared to driving school cars, so always check before driving to avoid mistakenly shifting into first gear when intending to reverse, which is very unsafe. 2. Each gear has a corresponding speed range. As per driving test standards, start in first gear and immediately shift to second gear once the car starts moving. Shift to third gear when the speed exceeds 20 mph; skip fourth gear during this process and directly jump to fifth gear when the speed reaches 45 mph. 3. Avoid high gear at low RPM. Many people forget to downshift after slowing down the car. For example, if the speed drops to 20 mph but the gear remains in fourth, the car may stall if not downshifted promptly. 4. Fully depress the clutch. This is the most basic yet most easily overlooked point. Only by fully depressing the clutch can the gear be engaged properly.
