What is the speed requirement for downshifting from second gear to first gear?
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Speed should be controlled around 15-20km/h. Downshifting must be done gear by gear. Below is the relevant explanation: Principle: When driving at high speeds, the transmission gears rotate with the engine. During movement at high speeds, the engine RPM is relatively low while the transmission RPM is high. When downshifting, if the engine RPM is insufficient while the transmission RPM is too high, gear grinding noise will occur. Therefore, the lower gear cannot be engaged during downshifting unless the throttle is blipped to increase engine RPM to match the transmission speed. Exam practice: In the driving test (Subject 3), there are gear shifting operations, and instructors require downshifting to be done gear by gear, meaning sequential downshifting without skipping gears. During the Subject 3 test, skipping gears during downshifting will result in point deductions, potentially causing test failure.