Editing Manual transmission (section)

=== Other driving techniques {{anchor|rev_matching|rowing|block_shifting|skip_shifting}} ===
* '''Rev-matching''' is where the driver uses the throttle to match the revs to the road speed so that gear changes are not jerky. This is commonly used by drivers with non-synchromesh gearboxes, or those driving racing vehicles<ref>{{cite web|url=https://flowracers.com/blog/perfect-rev-matching/#:~:text=Rev%20matching%20works%20by%20matching,when%20the%20clutch%20is%20released.&text=This%20means%20that%20the%20car,acceleration%20out%20of%20the%20corner. |title=The 5 Steps To Perfect Rev Matching – The Ultimate Guide |date=29 May 2020 |publisher=FlowRacers.com |access-date=2020-10-01}}</ref>
* '''[[Double-clutching (technique)|Double-clutching]]''' is required on non-synchro gearboxes. To double-clutch while downshifting: depress the clutch pedal and move the gear lever to neutral, release the clutch pedal, "blip" the throttle to speed up the layshaft to increase the rotational speed of the lower gear, depress the clutch pedal again, move the gear lever to the lower gear, then release the clutch pedal.
* '''[[Heel-and-toe shifting]]''' is where the driver uses one foot to modulate the brake and accelerator pedal simultaneously to allow for rev matching under braking.
* '''Rowing''', '''block shifting''' or '''skip shifting'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.drivingtests.co.nz/resources/why-do-trucks-have-a-lot-of-gears/|title=Why do trucks have a lot of gears}}</ref> is the technique of downshifting more than one gear in order to reduce wear and tear on the gearbox. Rev-matching may need to be used to create a smooth shift. Combining this with Heel-and Toe downshifting provides for maximum braking when going from top gear to a much lower gear, and optimal engine RPM for exiting the corner.