What are the gear introductions for Volkswagen manual transmission vehicles?

[AnthonyLynn]

First gear: Starting gear, used for vehicle launch. Second gear: Passing gear, mainly used for navigating complex road surfaces and handling complicated situations, such as sharp-angle (right-angle) turns without special obstacles, densely populated and bustling road sections, steep slopes, and bumpy roads. Third gear: Transition gear, primarily used for low-speed driving on urban roads. Fourth gear: Driving gear, mainly used for prolonged high-speed driving. Fifth gear: High-speed gear, primarily used for long-distance highway driving. Here are some additional tips: 1. Memorize the manual transmission gear diagram: The gear distribution of manual transmission vehicles follows a few standard patterns. When seated in the driver's seat, the first thing you should do is glance at the gear diagram on the shift lever handle. Remember not to look down at the shift lever while driving, especially in urban areas and on highways, as looking down while shifting can cause the vehicle to veer off course, often leading to accidents. 2. Master the clutch pedal: Practice more to ensure steady clutch operation. Develop good habits by pressing the clutch pedal all the way down and releasing it slowly.

[Lucy]

I've been driving a Volkswagen manual transmission car for over a decade and find the gear layout quite intuitive: typically there are 5 or 6 forward gears plus one reverse gear. The reverse gear R is positioned at the top-left corner, sometimes requiring a button press or collar lift to engage, used for reversing; 1st gear is at the bottom-left, employed when starting the car, suitable for accelerating to slow speeds of 10-20 km/h; 2nd gear sits middle-bottom, good for speeds of 20-40 km/h, making city driving smooth; 3rd gear is middle-right, ideal for cruising at 40-60 km/h, offering fuel efficiency and stability; 4th gear is top-right, excellent for highways, capable of reaching speeds above 80 km/h; if there's a 5th or 6th gear, it's placed at the bottom-right, saving fuel during overtaking or high-speed driving on flat roads. Daily driving requires remembering to fully depress the clutch when shifting, engaging gears gently to avoid jerking. Beginners should practice in open areas, starting calmly with proper clutch control. Clear gear positions enhance driving engagement and can save some fuel costs.