Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Tips And Advice On Driving A Car With A Manual Gearbox

Finding out how to drive a manual car isn't easy for a lot of people, but with time and practice it becomes second nature. The following tips and advice will get anyone started in the right direction.

Get a driver's licence first. You can submit an application with the DVLA (in the UK), and it usually will take two to three weeks to come through the post. Once you have received your licence, you'll be ready to start driving classes Alternatively you might get a car, some insurance and a supervising driver to try it on your own.

To begin with, getting assistance from a Driving Instructor will help make things a lot easier. To get your full licence, you must complete the theory test, then a driving test. In the United Kingdom, these are set by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).

Within the Vehicle

To begin with, look down at the floor; you will see 3 pedals. From right to left, these are: accelerator, brake and clutch (ABC).

Look at the picture on the top of the gear stick, that will show you the location where the gears are. For most brand new vehicles, this will resemble a three-legged H. First, third and fifth gears are at the tops of the legs; second, fourth and reverse gears are at the bottoms. The crossbar of the H is neutral. If your car or truck has 6 forward gears, this will generally be across the base, with reverse moving towards the top left position.

Don't do anything that may be too quick, or abrupt. Keep calm and assess each and every scenario as it occurs. Such as, don't change lanes until you are absolutely positive the coast is clear. Driving may be a nervous experience (especially at first). It's best to take your time and do the right thing at the best time.

Practice makes permanent. Good habits (such as turning your head to check your blind spot) will stick... bad habits (ignoring mirrors and coasting) can stick as well.

How To Move A Manual Vehicle

- Press down on the clutch pedal and then move the gearshift into the neutral position.

- Start the car.

- Keeping the clutch pedal down, put the car or truck in to 1st gear by means of moving the gearshift to the top-left position.

- Start to release the clutch pedal gradually; when you hear or feel the engine speed begin to drop, slowly press down on the gas pedal as you continue to release the clutch.

- At this point, release the handbrake and the car will start to move forward.

And you're away!

Once you have passed your driving test (or if you happen to practicing in your own car) there are other things to consider:

Be prepared. If you'll be driving on a toll road or over a bridge, there may be charges, therefore ensure you have enough money.

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