What are the speed ranges for matching car gears?
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Car gear matching speeds are as follows: 1. 1st gear corresponds to 10 to 20 kilometers per hour; 2. 2nd gear corresponds to 20 to 30 kilometers per hour; 3. 3rd gear corresponds to 30 to 40 kilometers per hour; 4. 4th gear corresponds to 40 to 50 kilometers per hour; 5. 5th gear corresponds to 50 to 60 kilometers per hour; 6. 6th gear corresponds to speeds above 60 kilometers per hour. Manual transmission cars have gears including 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and R (reverse) gears. A manual transmission car refers to a vehicle that uses a manual gear-shifting mechanical transmission to regulate speed, meaning that manually moving the gear lever can change the gear meshing positions inside the transmission, altering the gear ratio to achieve speed variation. The clutch must be depressed to move the gear lever.
When I first learned to drive, I was always confused about when to shift gears and how to match speeds, which often caused the car to jerk. Generally speaking, the optimal speed range for each gear in a manual transmission car is: first gear is used for starting, at speeds of about 0 to 15 km/h; then shift to second gear when reaching 15 to 30 km/h; third gear for speeds between 30 to 50 km/h; switch to fourth gear at 50 to 70 km/h; and fifth or sixth gear can be used when exceeding 70 km/h. But these numbers aren’t strict rules—it depends on your car’s size and engine temperament. Small-displacement cars might need to upshift at lower speeds, while high-powered cars can shift a bit later. I often rely on listening to the engine sound to judge: if the RPM is too low, the car will shudder; if it’s too high, it will whine. Keeping it between 2000 to 3000 RPM is the smoothest. During the beginner phase, practice more and don’t be afraid of shifting wrong—find an open area to test drive safely. Remember, timely gear shifts protect the engine and transmission, making the drive smoother.
