What Are the Techniques for Driving a Manual Transmission Car on Highways?

[ElliottMarie]

Manual transmission high-speed driving techniques are as follows: Gear shifting techniques: Do not wait until the RPM is too low and the vehicle has almost no power before downshifting, as this will increase the engine load. It is necessary to maintain a certain driving force and speed for the vehicle to reduce the engine load, and early downshifting is essential, especially when going uphill, driving at low speeds, or carrying heavy loads. Throttle control: This is essentially a practice of foot sensitivity. When parked in neutral, press the throttle and see if you can keep the RPM fixed at a certain level. Once mastered, you can practice this step while driving, as the first gear has a large speed ratio (similar to a long lever arm), making throttle sensitivity the highest and control the most challenging. Gear shifting timing: Gear shifting is a manual action to change the gear ratio of the transmission to adapt to different road conditions and driving performance. Downshifting is suitable for overtaking and downhill driving (engine braking); upshifting is suitable for high-speed driving, reducing RPM, and lessening the engine load.