What are the shifting techniques for manual transmission on the road?

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VonAurora
07/29/25 10:22am
Manual transmission cars have only a few gear distributions. When sitting in the driver's seat, the first thing you should do is glance at the gear diagram on the shift lever handle. Practice more and step on the clutch steadily. Develop good habits—press it all the way down and release it slowly. Shift gears when the engine speed is around 2000 RPM. First, reduce the throttle and then press the clutch, so the clutch won't be forced to disengage, and then shift gears. Choose the appropriate gear based on the vehicle speed and road conditions. If you don't shift gears frequently, it's easy to cause the car to lug or the engine to rev excessively, increasing wear and fuel consumption.
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