Do You Know How to Operate a Manual Transmission?

25. Why is it not a good idea to keep your hand on the gear shifter while driving?

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Correct Incorrect Avoid using the gear shifter as a handrest, as this can apply pressure to the transaxle shift fork, which rubs against the rotating collar. It's always best to keep both hands on the wheel.

25. Why is it not a good idea to keep your hand on the gear shifter while driving?

• It wears out the gears.
• It confuses your car about what gear you want to be in.
• It causes a lower fuel efficiency.
• It wears out the transaxle shift fork, which chooses the gear.