What is the speed corresponding to each gear in a manual transmission?

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LaTyler
07/30/25 12:31am
Manual transmission speed corresponding to gears: 1st gear at 15 km/h, 2nd gear at 25 km/h, 3rd gear at 35 km/h, 4th gear at 55 km/h, 5th gear at 65 km/h. Introduction to gears: Generally, start in 1st gear, then shift to 2nd gear after driving a few meters; shift to 3rd gear when the speed reaches above 20 mph but below 35 mph; shift to 4th gear when the speed reaches above 35 mph but below 45 mph; shift to 5th gear when the speed exceeds 45 mph. The above applies to standard 5-speed transmission cars. For cars with 6 or more gears, you can upshift one gear for every approximately 15 mph increase in speed. Additionally, when shifting gears, monitor the engine RPM and shift promptly when it reaches around 2500 RPM for optimal performance. Gear usage introduction: Most cars have 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, with neutral in the middle. Use 1st gear for starting; 2nd gear for speeds between 20-40 km/h; 3rd gear for 40-60 km/h; 4th gear for 60-75 km/h; and 5th gear for speeds above 75 km/h.
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