1. Abstract: A Countershaft transmission provides at least three forward and three reverse speeds and includes a first Countershaft having a second gear secured thereto, a third gear rotatable thereon, and a first clutch for connecting the third gear thereto.

2. 16 This driving mode allows you to move off in third gear to reduce wheel-spin in icy conditions.

3. A Countershaft transmission comprising: a first shaft having first and second gears connected to rotate; a second shaft having a third gear rotatable and fourth and fifth gears freely rotatably mounted in intermeshing engagement with the first and second gears respectively; an idler sixth gear in intermeshing engagement with the fourth gear; a