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Originally Posted by ninja11
Hello, another newbie question here. I tried searching for an answer but can not find one. 
Lets say I am doing about 45 mph in 5 gear and I am coming to a stop sign, do I need to downshift each gear, pulling the clutch in, and letting it out (4-3-2-1), or can I just hold the clutch in, and downshift multiple times until I hit 1st gear?
I guess the best way to summarize it would be, is there any harm done to the engine/transmission when shifting gears up or down while continuously holding the clutch?
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Downshifting helps you slow down without having to overuse your breaks, It is a good idea to get used to doing so. There is no damage shifting down multiple gears with the clutch held in, it is necessary at times.
Just be careful with your downshifts, letting out in too low of a gear at too high of a speed can cause you to break traction. In a turn it can be fatal.