Can You Turn in 5th Gear?
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It is possible to turn in 5th gear, but it is quite dangerous and not recommended. When a car needs to make a turn, you should decelerate and downshift to 2nd gear in advance. Applying light throttle while entering the turn with the gear engaged helps reduce vehicle roll. During a turn, you need to operate the transmission gear lever to select the appropriate gear based on the engine power and the speed while turning. Here are some safe methods for turning: 1. The speed should not be too fast when turning. Reduce speed before entering the turn and go through the turn slowly. Avoid using emergency brakes and meeting other vehicles in the curve whenever possible. 2. When turning, the steering wheel operation should coordinate with the speed. Turn and return the wheel as needed, and adjust the turning angle according to the actual situation. Otherwise, it is easy to lose control and cause an accident, and it also makes it difficult for the driver to observe oncoming vehicles in the curve. 3. When turning, always check the rearview mirror to ensure there are no vehicles or pedestrians behind or to the side before making the turn, to avoid collisions caused by forced turns.
It can turn, but it's not recommended. With decades of driving experience, I've found that turning in fifth gear is very dangerous, especially during sharp turns when the engine lacks power and the speed drops quickly, making it prone to stalling or losing control. Once, I took a fifth-gear turn on a rural road, and the car almost slid off the road. Fortunately, nothing happened. So, I strongly advise slowing down to second or third gear before turning to maintain high engine RPM for smooth cornering. This approach is both safe and worry-free. Don't compromise these basic techniques just to save fuel.