What is the speed range for each gear in a manual transmission?
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Manual transmission gear speed ranges are: 1. 1st gear corresponds to 10 to 20 kilometers per hour; 2. 2nd gear corresponds to 20 to 30 kilometers per hour; 3. 3rd gear corresponds to 30 to 40 kilometers per hour; 4. 4th gear corresponds to 40 to 50 kilometers per hour; 5. 5th gear corresponds to 50 to 60 kilometers per hour; 6. 6th gear corresponds to over 60 kilometers per hour. The steps for starting a manual transmission car are: 1. Sit properly in the car; 2. Start the car; 3. Press the clutch; 4. Engage 1st gear; 5. Slowly release the clutch; 6. Gently press the accelerator; 7. Fully release the clutch, and the car starts moving. Precautions for starting a manual transmission car include: 1. Do not release the clutch too quickly, lift it slowly; 2. Press the accelerator only after the engine and drive shaft are connected; 3. Lightly press the accelerator during semi-engagement, then release the clutch; 4. Release the handbrake before starting.
I've been driving manual transmission for fifteen years, and there's really no universal standard for gear speeds. First gear is for starting from 0-20km/h, and you need to shift to second gear as soon as the car moves. Second gear is the most commonly used in the city, running smoothly between 15-30km/h. Third gear is the main gear, especially powerful for overtaking between 25-50km/h when you press the accelerator hard. Fourth gear is most suitable for rural roads, running between 40-70km/h with the engine sound as light as a mosquito's hum. Fifth gear is for highway cruising, just push forward above 60km/h. The key is to listen to the engine sound: if it's humming, it's time to upshift; if it's stuttering, downshift. Experienced drivers know that shifting around 2000 RPM is the most protective for the car.
