What gear should be used for a U-turn in a manual transmission car?
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U-turns should be performed in first gear. Relevant information is as follows: Advantages of using first gear for U-turns: First gear is less likely to stall. During the U-turn process, once the clutch is fully engaged, you can release the clutch, throttle, and brake completely, focusing all attention on steering. Since U-turns require consideration of oncoming traffic from both directions, using first gear ensures sufficient time to react. Situations where first gear is used: First gear is also required when starting the vehicle and when the vehicle speed is below 10 km/h, otherwise it can easily damage the vehicle's clutch plates.