Can you shift out of gear without pressing the clutch in a manual transmission car while driving?

[LaKeegan]

You can shift out of gear without pressing the clutch while driving, but the resistance will be greater. It is not recommended to operate this way for a long time, as it may accelerate transmission wear. Moreover, it can easily cause gear grinding, which may render the transmission useless. When the engine is not running, it is possible and will not damage the transmission. While driving at higher speeds, you can force the gearshift without pressing the clutch. However, the shifting speed must be fast to increase the chance of gear alignment. Generally, you cannot shift gears when the car is not running unless the gears happen to align, but this is rare. Proper clutch coordination during gear shifting: Whether using the double-clutch shifting method or the single-clutch shifting method, it is important to press the clutch pedal all the way down when shifting. After shifting, before fully releasing the clutch, lightly press the accelerator, then slowly release the clutch and maintain a semi-engaged state until the vehicle speed stabilizes before fully releasing the clutch. Control speed before shifting: Shifting should be determined based on the vehicle speed. Before upshifting, increase the speed first, and before downshifting, reduce the speed first. It is important to note that when downshifting, to prevent mechanical wear, it is best to use the double-clutch method.