Can You Shift Directly from First Gear to Second Gear by Pulling Down?

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ClaireLee
07/24/25 3:14am
You can shift directly from first gear to second gear by pulling back. Below are specific instructions for gear usage: 1. First gear: Typically used when starting or climbing hills, the vehicle speed in this gear is around 10km/h. When the speed is around 10km/h, you can shift to first gear to avoid being considered as having a speed-gear mismatch. 2. Second gear: A transitional gear for acceleration after starting, used for low-speed forward movement or climbing small slopes. The speed in this gear is generally around 20km/h. 3. Third gear: Usually used when driving on urban or rural roads, the speed should be between 20-40km/h. 4. Fourth gear: When the speed is between 40-60km/h, you can shift to this gear and then downshift from fourth gear to first gear. Fifth gear is rarely used for driving. 5. Fifth gear: Used at speeds above 60km/h, typically when driving on highways.
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