How Many Gears Does a Manual Transmission Have?
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A manual transmission typically has five gears, namely 1st gear, 2nd gear, 3rd gear, 4th gear, and 5th gear. In rare cases, there may be seven gears, which includes an additional reverse gear and a neutral gear. The gear selection in a manual transmission should match the speed: 1. Start with 1st gear, and shift to 2nd gear when the speed reaches 15 km/h; 2. Shift to 3rd gear when the speed reaches 25 km/h; 3. Shift to 4th gear when the speed reaches 35 km/h; 4. Shift to 5th gear when the speed reaches 45 km/h. The principle for downshifting while decelerating is: first reduce speed, then downshift, and it is possible to skip gears.