What Causes the Jerking Sensation When Releasing the Accelerator Pedal?

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It is normal for automatic transmission vehicles to experience jerking sensations during gear shifts. The difference lies in the varying degrees of jerkiness felt across different vehicle types. If the gear shift timing is not optimal, jerking sensations are more likely to occur. For manual transmission vehicles, the jerking sensation during gear shifts is largely a matter of driving technique, often caused by poor coordination between the accelerator and clutch, or releasing the clutch too quickly. Below is a relevant explanation: Except for continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), jerking sensations are unavoidable in other types of transmissions. CVTs do not have the concept of gear shifts, so they naturally do not produce jerking sensations. However, in reality, even CVTs may exhibit a slight jerking sensation due to tuning adjustments.