How to Correctly Downshift a Manual Transmission Car?

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Correct operation for downshifting a manual transmission car: 1. Before shifting, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed, and the gear lever should be operated swiftly, gently, and accurately. 2. When shifting while driving, it's important to choose the right moment. Before upshifting, you must first accelerate (rev up), and when the speed reaches the appropriate level for the higher gear, shift into the higher gear promptly. For downshifting, wait until the speed drops to a certain value before shifting into the lower gear. Under safe conditions and on good roads, try to use the highest gear suitable for the speed to reduce wear on mechanical parts and lower fuel consumption, and adjust the speed in time according to road and traffic conditions. 3. Always ensure the car is completely stopped before shifting into reverse gear. Similarly, after reversing, if you want to move forward, stop the car completely before shifting into a forward gear. 4. Keeping your hand on the gear lever for extended periods while driving can cause premature wear of the transmission shift fork, so after shifting, remove your right hand from the gear lever.