Gear Lever
The gear lever (control 6) selects the gear ratio; on a manual, changing gear requires both the gear lever and the Clutch. An automatic gear lever operates differently from a manual gearbox. The motorcycle gear lever (control 1) is foot-operated.
Evidence note: Official NaTIS Section 3 numbered control.
evidence_strength: confirmed.
Purpose
Selects the gear ratio.
When used
To select or change gears (with the clutch on a manual).
Risks of incorrect use
- Wrong gear for the speed
- Stalling
- Loss of engine braking
- Rollback
Question patterns
- “Which control performs function X?” — component identification.
- Distractor trap: Selecting the gear lever alone to change gear without using the clutch.
Ontology Gear Lever [part-of] Vehicle Controls
Connections
- Vehicle Controls — part_of_topic, source: 2026-06-28
- NaTIS Learner Driver Manual — derived_from_source, source: 2026-06-28