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Can You Shift Directly from 4th to 2nd Gear?

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RoseAnn

07/24/25 4:16pm

No, here are the precautions for shifting gears in a manual transmission car: Gear Skipping Issue: Many drivers pursue excitement and often shift directly from 1st gear to 3rd gear when starting. This practice is not advisable. Although it may feel thrilling, it can cause severe damage to the transmission. Frequent gear skipping leads to excessive wear on commonly used gears, posing risks and harming the transmission. Turning: Do not press the clutch when turning. Turning is a technical challenge for many novice drivers. Pressing the clutch while turning puts the car in a semi-engaged state, overloading the bearings and reducing the lifespan of the clutch plate. Therefore, avoid pressing the clutch when turning, as it is both dangerous and harmful to the clutch plate.

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LawsonRose

08/11/25 9:01am

From my experience driving manual transmissions, shifting directly from 4th to 2nd gear depends on the vehicle speed. If the speed drops to around 30 km/h and the RPM falls below 2000, shifting directly to 2nd gear is generally fine, and the engine braking effect is quite noticeable. However, if you force it into 2nd gear at 60 km/h, the engine will suddenly rev up to 6000 RPM, causing a violent jerk as if the car was kicked, and the transmission gears could potentially get damaged. My driving instructor said that in special situations, like long downhill slopes where strong braking is needed, this can be done, but only if the speed matches. Beginners should avoid trying this and instead practice rev-matching downshifts first for safety.

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