What are the driving techniques for manual transmission cars?

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LaAliyah
07/24/25 10:22pm
The driving techniques for manual transmission cars include: 1. Mastering the timing of gear shifting. The optimal shifting time is essentially keeping the engine running within its best RPM range as much as possible; 2. Coordinating the clutch and throttle when starting the vehicle. First, place the gear in neutral, start the engine, depress the clutch pedal, shift into first gear, slowly release the clutch while applying the throttle to start the car; 3. During driving, the coordination of clutch and throttle needs to be adjusted according to the speed. As the speed increases, the reaction time for the driver decreases inversely. Therefore, the action of releasing the clutch must be quick. Meanwhile, to ensure smooth gear shifting, the throttle must also be controlled properly, avoiding stepping on the throttle unnecessarily during gear shifting.
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