Will shifting gears too quickly during gear changes cause failure?
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As long as the gear shifting is performed correctly, it will not cause failure. Below is relevant information: Gear shifting standards: The gear change exercise requires completion within 100 meters, with the gear sequence being 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and then back to 3rd. The vehicle's monitoring system requires shifting from 1st to 2nd gear at 10 km/h, 2nd to 3rd at 20 km/h, 3rd to 4th at 30 km/h, and 4th to 5th at 40-60 km/h. How to avoid failing the gear change exercise: First, students should familiarize themselves with the vehicle to the point where they can shift without looking down at the gear lever. After getting in the car, press the clutch fully before shifting to prevent gear engagement issues or speed deviations due to looking at the gear lever. Second, after starting in 1st gear, shift to 2nd gear more than 20 meters before the gear change exercise begins, maintaining a steady speed of 22 km/h in 2nd gear. When the gear change instruction is given, first accelerate to 25 km/h in 2nd gear, then press the clutch and shift to 3rd gear. Release the clutch and accelerate to 30-35 km/h in 3rd gear before shifting to 4th gear, then downshift to 3rd gear. After this, downshifting does not require acceleration.
Shifting gears too quickly will definitely damage your car! Especially for manual transmission vehicles, the synchronizers in the gearbox are the most sensitive. I've seen many drivers rush to shift gears for faster acceleration, only to cause excessive gear impact, leading to synchronizer wear or even breakage, with repair costs often exceeding thousands. Don't think that quick operation saves trouble—over time, it can also increase fuel consumption and affect acceleration performance. Develop good habits: depress the clutch fully, wait for the RPM to stabilize before shifting, which can significantly extend your car's lifespan. Although automatic transmission models are more durable, long-term aggressive operation will also wear out internal components. Driving is like taking care of an old friend—being careful is always right, otherwise breaking down halfway is a huge hassle. Regularly checking the transmission fluid level is also important, and scheduled maintenance is a key preventive measure.
