At what speed should I shift to second gear?
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10-20 km/h is the appropriate speed range for shifting to second gear. Below are the key points for gear shifting: Upshifting essentials: The key to smooth upshifting lies in the "acceleration surge" intensity. The surge distance should correspond to the target gear - higher gears require longer surge distances. During acceleration, maintain steady pressure on the accelerator pedal with quick mid-range release. Downshifting essentials: Release the accelerator pedal, quickly depress the clutch pedal, move the gearshift to neutral, then release the clutch pedal. Quickly tap the accelerator pedal ("blip the throttle"), immediately depress the clutch again, shift to the lower gear, and release the clutch using the quick-pause-slow technique to continue driving in the new gear.