Is It Necessary to Return to Neutral When Shifting Gears?
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Whether it is necessary to return to neutral when shifting gears depends on the following situations: shifting between forward gear and reverse gear requires returning to the neutral position; when shifting from 2nd to 3rd, 3rd to 4th, or 4th to 5th, the gear lever will pass through the neutral position, but theoretically, it is not mandatory to return to neutral; shifting from 1st to 2nd usually involves pulling the gear lever down to 2nd without passing through the neutral position. Additional information on car gear shifting is as follows: Method: Start in 1st gear, then shift to 2nd after driving a few meters; shift to 3rd when the speed reaches above 20 mph but below 35 mph; shift to 4th when the speed reaches above 35 mph but below 45 mph; shift to 5th when the speed exceeds 45 mph. This applies to standard five-speed transmission cars. For cars with six or more gears, shift up one gear approximately every 15 mph increase in speed. Additionally, when shifting gears, pay attention to the engine RPM; it is best to shift gears promptly when the RPM is around 2500. While shifting gears: Coordinate the clutch and throttle properly—press the clutch pedal fully, then release the throttle pedal immediately, and quickly shift to the corresponding gear. Release your hand from the gear lever (commonly known as the gear shift) immediately after shifting; do not keep your hand on it for too long, as this can easily damage the gear lever. Master the correct hand position for shifting: Many drivers often neglect the proper hand position for shifting, sometimes casually using two or three fingers to shift, which is neither standardized nor safe. The correct hand position for shifting is to cover the head of the gear shift with your palm facing downward, grip the gear shift tightly with all five fingers, and then proceed to shift gears.
