Can You Downshift Directly from 3rd Gear to 1st Gear?

[Perez]

Manual transmission vehicles can directly downshift from third gear to first gear because manual transmissions do not require sequential downshifting. However, it's essential to downshift to an appropriate gear based on the current speed. Sometimes, to ensure smooth downshifting, a slight throttle blip is needed. When driving a manual transmission car, before upshifting, you must first accelerate. When the speed reaches the suitable range for the next higher gear (or you can check the RPM, typically 2500~3000 RPM for smoother shifting—too low may cause lugging, and too high may result in jerking), promptly shift to the higher gear. When downshifting, only when the speed drops to a certain value should you shift to a lower gear.