Do You Need to Press the Brake When Shifting Gears in a Manual Transmission?
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Shifting gears in a manual transmission does not require pressing the brake. Detailed information about manual transmission shifting is as follows: 1. When shifting gears, the clutch and throttle must be coordinated properly. Press the clutch all the way down, then immediately release the throttle pedal, and quickly shift to the corresponding gear. After shifting, release your hand immediately and avoid keeping it on the gear lever for too long, as this can easily damage the lever. 2. It is also important to use the correct hand position when shifting gears. Many drivers often neglect the proper hand position, sometimes casually using two or three fingers to shift, which is neither standard nor safe. The correct hand position is to cover the gear lever head with your palm facing downward and then shift gears.