What Speed for Which Gear in a Manual Transmission?
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Here is a detailed explanation of speed and gear selection for manual transmissions: 1. First gear: Typically used for starting or climbing hills, with a driving speed around 10km/h. When the speed is approximately 10km/h, you can shift into first gear to avoid being considered as having a mismatched speed and gear. 2. Second gear: A transitional gear for acceleration after starting, used for low-speed driving or climbing small slopes, with a speed generally around 20km/h. 3. Third gear: Commonly used when driving on urban or rural roads, with a speed range of 20-40km/h. 4. Fourth gear: When the speed is between 40-60km/h, you can shift into this gear, and then downshift from fourth to first gear. Fifth gear is rarely used for driving. 5. Fifth gear: Used at speeds above 60km/h, typically when driving on highways.