What gear is generally used for manual transmission cars on highways?

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JosiahDella
07/28/25 9:18pm
Manual transmission cars generally use the highest gear, which is 5th gear, when driving on highways. The matching between manual transmission car gears and speeds is as follows: 1st gear: Used for normal starting or climbing very steep slopes. When using this gear, the speed is generally around 10 km/h. 2nd gear: Used as a transition gear for acceleration after starting, or for low-speed driving or climbing steep slopes. The speed is generally around 20 km/h. 3rd gear: Generally used when the speed is between 20 km/h and 40 km/h. This gear is often used when driving in urban areas. 4th gear: Can be used when the speed is between 40-60 km/h. 5th gear: Can be used when the speed exceeds 60 km/h. This gear is used when the vehicle is running at high speeds. There are two common mistakes when operating the gear shift: Holding the gear knob too tightly, which leads to stiff shifting movements and even incorrect gear engagement. The correct method is to hold the gear knob lightly, with just enough force to prevent it from slipping. Shifting too quickly. While faster shifting is generally better, shifting too quickly can easily result in selecting the wrong gear. Therefore, no matter how fast you shift, it's best to pause briefly in neutral, allowing the gear lever to return to the center position. This is the best way to avoid incorrect gear selection. When you become familiar with this shifting method, it won't significantly affect your shifting speed.
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