Can You Shift Directly from Fifth Gear to First Gear?

[Elizabeth]

You can shift directly from fifth gear to first gear, but doing this frequently may reduce the lifespan of the transmission. Below is some relevant information about gear shifting: Gears: The axle connected to the wheels has gears for different gear positions. When the engine speed remains constant, engaging gears of different sizes (different gear positions) with the engine results in the larger gear obtaining a lower circumferential speed compared to the smaller gear. Torque: According to the principles of torque, in lower gears, the larger gear allows the engine to drive a larger radius with a smaller radius, providing the vehicle with greater driving force. In higher gears, the engine drives a smaller radius, resulting in a higher circumferential speed, meaning the vehicle moves faster but with less torque, i.e., less driving force. Therefore, shifting gears in a car essentially changes the transmission gears.