What Causes the Jerking Sensation When Shifting Gears While Driving?

[Leonard]

Every vehicle experiences some degree of jerking sensation when shifting gears, though the intensity varies. Driver's control technique issues: The severity of gear-shift jerking is closely related to the driver's control skills. If the timing of gear shifting isn't properly mastered, a jerking sensation naturally occurs. Mismatch between RPM and gear position: Generally, at low speeds, if the engine RPM and vehicle speed just meet the gear-shift standard, the upshift jerking will be more pronounced. If the throttle is slightly larger, making both engine RPM and vehicle speed significantly exceed the gear-shift standard, the jerking sensation during shifting will be relatively smaller.