Should You Pause in the Middle When Shifting a Manual Transmission?

[OMadelyn]

Whether to pause when shifting a manual transmission depends on the driver's familiarity with the gears. The more familiar the driver is with the gears, the shorter the pause time, almost to the point of not pausing at all. Mastering the timing of shifting: The optimal shifting timing is essentially to keep the engine running within its optimal RPM range as much as possible. Coordinating the clutch and throttle when starting the vehicle: First, place the gear in neutral, start the engine, press the clutch pedal, shift the gear lever into first gear, slowly release the clutch, and coordinate with the throttle to start the car. Adjusting the coordination of clutch and throttle according to speed: When the vehicle is moving, the coordination of clutch and throttle needs to be adjusted based on the speed. As the speed increases, the time available for the driver to operate decreases inversely. When releasing the clutch, the action must be quick. At the same time, to ensure smooth shifting, the throttle must also be well controlled to avoid stepping on an empty throttle during the shifting process.