What is Cold Gear Shifting?

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Cold gear shifting is a training method used in driving schools to familiarize learners with vehicle gear positions. It involves practicing gear shifting (without starting the engine) on a manual transmission car parked in place, requiring standardized movements consistent with actual driving operations. Below are specific techniques for vehicle gear shifting: 1. Downshift after deceleration: Increase speed before upshifting and reduce speed by releasing the throttle before downshifting. Always fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting, and operate the gear lever with light, quick, gentle, and precise movements. 2. Master the timing of gear shifting: Shift gears when the engine reaches around 2000 RPM. The downshift sequence depends on vehicle speed - generally downshift when engine RPM drops below approximately 1500 RPM. 3. Maintain smooth shifting motions: Fully depress the clutch in one motion and engage gears decisively. Familiarize yourself thoroughly with gear positions. If unable to engage a gear, shift to neutral, release the clutch briefly, then depress it again to successfully engage the gear.