Should You Release the Throttle When Upshifting?

[McDakota]

When upshifting, you should release the throttle. During gear shifting, you need to fully release the throttle while pressing the clutch, then change the gear. Release the clutch to the semi-engaged position while simultaneously applying throttle. Remember the principle: 'Accelerate before upshifting, decelerate before downshifting.' Below are some tips for gear shifting in the driving test (Subject 3): Upshifting Tips: Before upshifting, ensure the road ahead is clear. The throttle and clutch operate like a seesaw—do not press them simultaneously. Shift gently; generally, shifting up to 4th gear is sufficient. If conditions allow, shift to 5th gear. Upshifting must be done one gear at a time; skipping gears is not allowed. Downshifting Tips: To downshift, first decelerate; to decelerate, first apply the brakes. When stopping, there's no need to downshift to 1st gear—stop in the current gear. Always start in 1st gear. For turns, use 2nd gear; for U-turns, use 1st gear; for traffic lights, use 3rd gear; and for pedestrian crossings, pass at around 30 km/h in 3rd gear.