a method of synchronizing a double clutch transmission having two input shafts and an output shaft . the input shafts can couple a motor drive shaft via an input friction clutch to synchronize rotation of the forward gears . the input shafts are coaxial with one located within the other , and the transmission output shaft is likewise coaxial . each of the forward and reverse gears are arranged in a respective gearset plane . the gear clutches for the forward and reverse gears form gear shifting devices with some being actuated on two sides . progressive gear steps are realized between the forward gears , and the gear clutches are unsynchronized shift elements . the rotational speed of one or more gear clutches , necessary for a gear change , is adapted as needed by actuating one or both of the input clutches and controlling the rotational speed of the motor .