In the upshift sequence, what is the second action after closing the throttle and squeezing the clutch?

In the upshift sequence, what is the second action after closing the throttle and squeezing the clutch?

• A. Release the clutch lever completely
• B. Roll on the throttle
• C. Put shoes on the pegs
• D. Lift the shift lever with firm pressure

Answer: (D)

In an upshift, the goal is to smoothly move to a higher gear while keeping the engine and drivetrain in balance. After you close the throttle to unload the gears and pull the clutch to disconnect the engine, the next essential move is to lift the shift lever with firm pressure to select the next higher gear. This action is what actually changes the gear ratio. Once the gear is engaged, you release the clutch gradually to re-connect the engine and then roll on the throttle to match the engine speed in the new gear. Releasing the clutch completely before shifting would stop the gear from engaging cleanly, and rolling the throttle or other actions don’t accomplish the gear change itself.

In an upshift, the goal is to smoothly move to a higher gear while keeping the engine and drivetrain in balance. After you close the throttle to unload the gears and pull the clutch to disconnect the engine, the next essential move is to lift the shift lever with firm pressure to select the next higher gear. This action is what actually changes the gear ratio. Once the gear is engaged, you release the clutch gradually to re-connect the engine and then roll on the throttle to match the engine speed in the new gear. Releasing the clutch completely before shifting would stop the gear from engaging cleanly, and rolling the throttle or other actions don’t accomplish the gear change itself.