How to Quickly Downshift a Manual Transmission?

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Here are the methods for quickly downshifting a manual transmission: 1. Quickly press the clutch pedal to shift gears. Before releasing the clutch, adjust the throttle according to the current speed—the faster the speed, the more throttle you need to apply. This requires familiarity with the vehicle; with practice, you'll naturally know how much throttle to apply. 2. While adjusting the throttle, shift into the desired lower gear (e.g., from 5th to 4th gear), then simultaneously release the clutch. Do not forget to press the accelerator while releasing the clutch. Mastery comes with practice and experience. Here are some precautions: 1. When turning left or right, enter the designated turning lane in advance and yield to straight-moving vehicles and pedestrians. Otherwise, unexpected situations may cause panic. 2. Avoid doing this during normal driving unless in special circumstances, such as on snowy or steep slopes. Even regular snowy driving rarely requires downshifting for braking. 3. Gear clashes during shifting happen to all drivers occasionally (especially when distracted), but they usually cause no significant damage. 4. The principle of driving is to achieve the highest speed at the lowest RPM.