Why Do You Need to Shift Gears Frequently While Driving?
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Different gears distribute the power generated by the engine to the four wheels in varying proportions. As the car accelerates from a standstill to higher speeds, the demand for engine traction changes. Additionally, varying road conditions require different levels of power, necessitating a transmission to rationally allocate the required power to the wheels. The following are taboos when shifting gears while driving: 1. Avoid looking down while shifting gears: Especially when driving on city streets or highways, looking down while shifting can cause the vehicle to veer off course, leading to accidents. 2. Avoid downshifting without revving the engine: When downshifting, vehicles with synchronizers can downshift without revving by using a single clutch press, but this can lead to increased wear and premature damage to components. Therefore, it is recommended to use the double-clutch method with a rev, regardless of whether the vehicle has synchronizers. 3. Avoid prolonged driving in low gears: Driving at low speeds for extended periods results in high engine RPMs but low vehicle speed, covering less distance per unit of time and relatively increasing fuel consumption. Thus, unless the engine is cold, it is advisable to shift up to the appropriate gear as soon as possible after starting. Generally, higher gears are more fuel-efficient than lower gears.
