What are the speed ranges for gears 1 through 4?

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VonDakota
08/31/25 7:57am
Here are the detailed speed ranges for each gear: 1. 1st gear: Used for normal starting or climbing very steep slopes. The speed is generally around 10 km/h. 2. 2nd gear: A transitional gear for acceleration after starting or for low-speed driving, with speeds typically around 20 km/h. 3. 3rd gear: Used at speeds between 20-40 km/h, commonly employed for city driving. 4. 4th gear: Used at speeds between 40-60 km/h. 5. 5th gear: Can be used at speeds above 60 km/h.
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ORyder
09/13/25 4:16am
As a frequent driver, I've found that manual transmission gear speeds don't have fixed values because the vehicle speed in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears depends on engine RPM and vehicle type. For example, when driving my friend's sedan, I mainly refer to the tachometer for gear shifts – generally, 1st gear is for starting, with speeds around 10-20km/h at 2000-3000rpm, suitable for low-speed climbing or traffic jams; 2nd gear accelerates to 20-40km/h, maintaining around 2500rpm for smoother operation; 3rd gear is for city cruising at 40-60km/h; 4th gear is for highways at 60km/h+, but these aren't strict rules. My experience: last month driving on mountain roads, using 1st gear for quick acceleration actually wasted fuel, so the instructor advised shifting by feel rather than blindly chasing numbers. Also, engine load and gradient affect speed ranges – beginners should practice to find their rhythm.
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