How to Shift Directly from Third Gear to First Gear?
2 Answers
First, decelerate and shift to neutral when the vehicle is close to stalling, then come to a stop. After that, start again. In case of emergencies or snowy conditions, you can directly shift to first gear and quickly release the clutch to utilize engine braking for deceleration. However, this can cause wear and tear on the transmission and is not recommended. The safest method is to maintain a proper distance.
I've been driving manual transmission for over twenty years, and the key to shifting directly from third gear to first gear is all about speed. The car's speed must drop below 20 km/h, the clutch must be fully depressed, and the right hand must push directly from the third gear position to the first gear position. During this process, the right foot needs to give a bit of throttle to raise the engine speed to around 2500 rpm, otherwise the whole car will jerk violently. Remember, this trick should only be used when climbing steep hills or for emergency avoidance; normally, downshifting step by step is better for the car. If the transmission synchronizer is forced too many times, it will definitely break, and repairing it once can cost half a month's salary. I did this once when overtaking on a mountain road—the acceleration was intense, but when I got home, I noticed the gear lever was shaking.
