Can You Shift Gears While the Car is Moving?

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MacArianna
07/28/25 5:07pm
Generally, you can shift gears while the car is moving. Here are the relevant details: 1. Gear Shifting: Gear shifting (changing gears) refers to the transmission, which is used to change the torque and speed of the engine crankshaft to meet the different needs of driving wheel traction and speed under various driving conditions such as starting, accelerating, driving, and overcoming road obstacles. 2. Function: It allows the car to drive at a very low and stable speed, which is difficult to achieve with the minimum stable speed of an internal combustion engine alone; the reverse gear of the transmission enables the car to move backward; the neutral gear allows the engine to be separated from the drivetrain for extended periods during engine startup, parking, and coasting.
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