Thursday, 4 August 2016

Guidelines For Driving Stick Shift

By Ann Clark


Just like any other product or device, there are improvements made by the technology which are today being used and the ones which were used earlier are being eliminated. However, there comes a time when the only way to get out of problems you have is to get the old model of the device and try making your move. This also happens when you are used to an automatic car which does not have a clutch only the brake and the gas pedals. When you want to use a manual car, you need to start by practicing driving stick shift first before going to the road.

There are rules for handling the vehicle on the road in order to stay safe and avoid making accident of which they can be fatal. Before taking your first step and get in automobile, you should be confident enough to start learning something new but do not rush and start speeding before you are sure you can make it throughout. Therefore, take time to learn by doing this on a road side or field where there are no many people.

The first thing is to master the clutch which should always be pushed in when disengaging a gear or starting a vehicle. After you have gotten in the vehicle you should disengage the gear by pushing in grasp fully and moving the gear handle to the center where you feel it is fully free and is moving from one side to the other.

After this, you need to start the engine and push the clutch in fully so you can engage the first gear and start your drive. In order to stay safe and avoid making accidents, move to the place where there are no people. This will keep you safe from causing accidents and hitting other peoples or cars.

This task should be carried out in an open area like field or at any other place where there is no people. This is to ensure safety and increase your skills without thinking of anything else except yourself and the car. You should be confidence about this and allow your ego guide you.

After this, you should relax the leg which was stepping on clutch to relax since you will be required to do the same when you reach your destination or changing the driving gear. After doing this, make sure you practice on the same for some time so you will master the moves.

If you feel engine is cutting the speed and it is almost stopping the engine, you have to push in clasp. This process should be repeated on the field for some time until you are able to master the moves and do this without looking at the stick.

These steps are simple once memorized and practiced but they need to be followed to the letter so every move will be mastered and get in to your head. If you do not trust yourself, it is always advisable to ask an expert to accompany you.




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