Can manual transmission shift up or down by skipping gears?

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JaxonMarie
07/29/25 8:35pm
Manual transmission cars cannot skip gears when shifting up. It is important to reduce to an appropriate speed before shifting. Below are the precautions for shifting with a manual transmission: When downshifting from a higher gear: Generally, you should release the accelerator pedal and coast to a lower speed or brake to a lower speed before shifting to a lower gear. If you shift at too low a speed, the engine may not provide sufficient power, which can cause noticeable body shaking, prolong the shifting time, or even stall the engine. Shift up sequentially; skipping gears when shifting up can lead to discontinuous power delivery and cause the car to stall. However, downshifting can be done by skipping gears, and it is often necessary to downshift by skipping gears. When upshifting from a lower gear: You should shift up sequentially and avoid "skipping gears." Skipping gears prolongs the shifting time, reduces the car's power performance, and increases wear on the synchronizer. Additionally, looking down while shifting can cause you to collide with the car in front. Especially when driving in urban streets or at high speeds, looking down while shifting can cause the car to veer off course and lead to an accident.
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