Is it possible to skip gears when shifting?

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HenryLee
07/30/25 12:51am
Manual transmission vehicles cannot skip gears when upshifting, but they can skip gears when downshifting. When shifting gears in a manual transmission, the following points should be noted: Accurately gauge the vehicle's speed and engine RPM when accelerating and shifting. If you shift gears at a lower speed, the engine may not provide sufficient power, which could result in noticeable body vibration, prolonged shifting time, or even stalling. The shifting sequence for manual transmissions: Release the accelerator pedal with your right foot, depress the clutch pedal with your left foot, and move the gear lever back to the neutral position; then manipulate the gear lever to shift to the desired new gear; finally, release the clutch pedal while pressing the accelerator pedal to complete the shifting operation.
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