What Do the Gears in a Manual Transmission Mean?
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Manual transmission gears have the following meanings: 1. First Gear: First gear is the starting gear, used when the car begins to move from a complete stop. Another meaning of the starting gear is that it is only used for starting. 2. Second Gear: Second gear is the driving gear, used when the car is moving at low speeds. 3. Third Gear: Third gear is the acceleration gear. Starting from this gear, you can use the throttle to accelerate, increasing the car's speed to a certain level. 4. Fourth Gear: Fourth gear is the medium-high-speed driving gear. In urban areas, except for elevated roads, this is generally the highest gear used. Depending on the vehicle, it is typically used at speeds between 60-70 km/h. 5. Fifth Gear: Fifth gear is the high-speed gear, used mainly on elevated roads and highways. It is generally used at speeds of 80 km/h or above. 6. R Gear: This is the reverse gear, used when backing up the car.
I just learned to drive a manual transmission, and it took some effort to understand the gears. First gear is like a helper for starting, with high engine torque, it can easily push the car forward; second gear is used for low-speed acceleration, such as starting from a red light; third and fourth gears are suitable for city roads, with smooth speed increases; fifth or sixth gear is for highway cruising, saving fuel and keeping quiet; when using reverse gear, pay attention to safety behind. My instructor taught me that gears should match the speed: use first gear below 20 km/h, third gear around 50 km/h, and fifth gear on highways. If you shift incorrectly, such as high gear at low speed, the car will shake, and low gear at high speed will cause the engine to roar and waste fuel. Feeling the change in engine power with each gear shift is quite fun.
