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What is the mnemonic for 'step on the clutch and shift into gear'?

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07/28/25 12:54pm
The mnemonic for 'step on the clutch and shift into gear' is: 'Step on the clutch, shift into gear, honk the horn, turn on the signal, check the mirrors, and release the handbrake.' After getting into the car, first fasten the seatbelt, then start the engine, step on the clutch, shift into first gear, and honk the horn. Next, turn on the signal, check the left and right rearview mirrors, and release the handbrake to start moving. Here are the details: Upshifting: Operation sequence: Shift from a lower gear to a higher gear, accelerate appropriately, and follow up with the throttle; step on the clutch, shift out of gear, step on the clutch again, shift into the next gear, release the clutch, and apply throttle. Key points: Listen to the engine sound while accelerating, step on the clutch to shift into neutral, then step on the clutch again to shift into the next higher gear. Downshifting: Operation sequence: Shift from a higher gear to a lower gear, watch the speed carefully without panicking; step on the clutch, shift out of gear, rev the engine, step on the clutch again, shift into the lower gear, and follow up with the throttle. Key points: Release the throttle and shift into neutral, rev the engine according to the speed; while the engine sound is still present, step on the clutch and shift into the lower gear. Shifting gears: Start in first gear. When the tachometer needle reaches around 2000 RPM, shift into second gear. Then, when the tachometer reaches around 2000 RPM again, shift into third gear. Next, check the speedometer. When the speedometer needle points to around 40 km/h, shift into fourth gear. At this point, the car can drive for a while. Then, when the speedometer needle points to around 60 km/h, it means you can shift into the highest gear, fifth gear.
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