In upshifting, which action follows releasing the shift lever after each shift is completed?

• A. Release the shift lever after each shift is completed.
• B. Roll off the throttle as you squeeze in the clutch lever again.
• C. Ease the clutch out as you roll on the throttle.
• D. Press down firmly on shift lever.

Answer: (C)

Smoothly re-engaging power during an upshift comes from coordinating the clutch and throttle as you move to the next gear. After you complete the shift and release the shift lever, the next step is to ease the clutch out while you roll on the throttle. This simultaneous clutch release and throttle application matches engine speed to the higher gear, delivering a smooth, controlled acceleration rather than a jolt or loss of drive. The other described actions don’t fit the proper sequence: releasing the shift lever is the completion of the shift, not something you repeat; rolling off the throttle while squeezing the clutch is the preparation for the shift, not the step after releasing the shift lever; and pressing the shift lever down isn’t how upshifting is done.