Should I shift to 2nd gear when going straight through an intersection?

[Lawrence]

The principle for passing through an intersection is to slow down, look around, and then proceed. You must reduce speed, and whether to shift to second gear depends on whether the vehicle speed meets the gear-shifting conditions. Here are the relevant details: 1. Gear shifting: Gear shifting is the abbreviation for "gear lever operation method." In the long-term driving process, it has been widely circulated due to its concise and direct name. It is used very frequently. Moreover, the proficiency in operation (especially for manual transmission cars) directly affects driving safety. 2. Principle: Generally, the so-called "gear lever operation method" is limited to the "gear lever" itself; however, gear shifting not only includes the "gear lever operation method" but also, more importantly, encompasses all psychological and physiological behavioral processes, including speed estimation, to achieve the goal (gear shifting).