What is the stick for shifting gears in a car called?

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The stick for shifting gears in a car is called a gear shift lever or an operating lever. The concept of shifting gears: Shifting gears is the abbreviation for "the operation method of the gear shift lever." It refers to the driver's psychological and physiological movements to continuously change the position of the gear shift lever according to road conditions and vehicle speed changes. Generally, the "operation method of the gear shift lever" is limited to the "gear shift lever" itself. Technical requirements: The technical requirements for shifting gears can be summarized in eight words: timely, correct, smooth, and rapid. Timely: grasp the appropriate timing for shifting gears, neither shifting up too early nor shifting down too late. Correct: the coordination of the clutch pedal, accelerator pedal, and gear shift lever should be correct and harmonious, with accurate positioning. Smooth: after shifting into a new gear, the clutch pedal should be released timely and smoothly. Rapid: the action should be quick to shorten the shifting time, reduce the loss of vehicle kinetic energy, and lower fuel consumption.