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What are the gears in a manual transmission?

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StIsla

07/23/25 11:36pm

Manual transmissions typically have gears labeled as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and R (Reverse). The specific functions of each gear are as follows: 1. 1st gear: This is the starting gear. The car should be in 1st gear when idling to start moving. The speed range for 1st gear is 0KM-15KM. It is also used for uphill and downhill driving to control speed using the engine's traction. 2. 2nd gear: After starting in 1st gear, you can quickly shift to 2nd gear. The speed range for 2nd gear is 10KM-25KM. 3. 3rd gear: After shifting to 2nd gear, with a slight increase in throttle, you can shift to 3rd gear. Driving in 3rd gear is considered normal speed driving, with a speed range of 20KM-45KM. 4. 4th gear: In most urban driving conditions, 4th gear is the highest gear used, with a speed range of 40KM-60KM. 5. 5th gear: Once the vehicle reaches the necessary speed, you can shift to 5th gear for maintaining high-speed driving. The speed range for 5th gear starts at 60KM.

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Stewart

08/10/25 7:30pm

I've been driving manual transmission cars for years, and the gear layout is quite common. Typically, there are 5 forward gears plus a reverse gear and neutral. In most family cars, from 1st to 5th gear forward: 1st gear is used for starting and low-speed climbing, 2nd gear is for acceleration transition, 3rd gear is very practical on city roads, 4th gear saves fuel in suburban or medium-speed driving, and 5th gear is ideal for high-speed cruising. The reverse gear allows the vehicle to move backward, often located on the lower left side or above the gear lever, requiring a button press to engage to prevent misoperation. Neutral is in the middle position, safe for parking or starting the engine. Some high-end models even have a 6th gear, specifically optimized for long-distance driving economy. When practicing gear shifting, coordinate with clutch pedal operation to avoid gear wear, and developing this habit can make driving smoother and more fuel-efficient.

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