What is the part of the car used for shifting gears called?

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LeDavid
07/29/25 6:19pm
The lever used for shifting gears in a car is called the gear shift or control lever. It is used in the car's transmission system and its main function is to facilitate gear shifting. Below is additional information on the differences between manual and automatic transmissions: Learning period: Manual transmission cars are more complex than automatic ones, so the learning period differs. Typically, learning to drive a manual transmission car takes at least one month longer than an automatic. Due to the greater difficulty of mastering manual transmissions, the pass rate for driving tests is also lower. Driver's license: The license for manual transmission cars is classified as C1, while for automatic transmission cars, it is C2. Holders of an automatic transmission license cannot drive manual transmission cars, but those with a manual transmission license can drive automatic transmission cars. Cost: Because manual transmission is more challenging to learn and has a lower pass rate, its training fees are generally cheaper compared to automatic transmission. Typically, learning to drive an automatic transmission car is more expensive.
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