Do You Need to Press the Brake When Downshifting from 4th to 3rd Gear?

[VanJoel]

Downshifting from 4th to 3rd gear does not require pressing the brake. Below are detailed techniques for manual transmission gear shifting: 1. Downshift after Deceleration: Before upshifting, increase the vehicle speed; before downshifting, release the accelerator to reduce the speed first. Always fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting, and operate the gear lever with light, quick, gentle, and precise movements. 2. Master the Timing of Gear Shifting: Shift gears when the engine reaches around 2000 RPM. First press the accelerator, then depress the clutch to prevent forced disengagement, followed by shifting. Downshift based on vehicle speed; generally, downshift when the engine RPM drops below around 1500 RPM. 3. Ensure Smooth Shifting Actions: Fully depress the clutch in one motion and shift gears decisively. Familiarize yourself with the gear positions. If unable to engage a gear, shift to neutral, release the clutch slightly, then depress it again to engage the gear.