A Few Useful Tips On Driving Cars And Trucks

Submitted by: Rob Laird

Learning to drive a manual automobile isn’t easy for many people, but with time and practice it becomes second nature. The following tips can get anyone started in the correct course.

Obtain a driver’s licence first. You can submit an application through the DVLA (in the UK), and it generally takes two to three weeks to arrive through. When you’ve got your own licence, you can begin driving courses, or get a car, some insurance and a supervising driver and try it on your own. To begin with, obtaining guidance from a Driving Instructor can certainly make things much easier. To get your full licence, you must pass the theory test, then the driving test. In the United Kingdom, they are set by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).

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

Examine the straightforward diagram on top of the gears, that will show you where the gears will be. In most brand-new cars and trucks, this will look like a three-legged H. First, third and fifth gears are in the tops of the legs; second, fourth and reverse gears are at the bottoms. The crossbar of the H is neutral. In the event the car or truck has 6 forward gears, this will often be across the bottom, with reverse moving to the top left position.

Don’t do anything that is very quick, or sudden. Keep relaxed and assess each and every scenario as it comes up. For example, don’t switch lanes until you are absoulutely confident the coast is clear. Driving can be a nervous experience (especially at first). It is 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 on your blind spot) will stick…..bad habits (ignoring mirrors and coasting) will certainly stick too.

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– Push 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 into first gear by means of moving the gearshift to the top-left position.

– Start to release the clutch pedal little by little; when you hear or feel the engine start to reduce, slowly but surely press down on the gas pedal as you continue to release the clutch.

– At this stage, release the handbrake and the car will begin to move forward.

And you’re off!

When you’ve passed your driving test (or should you be practicing in your car) there are other things to consider:

Be prepared. If you’ll be driving on a toll road or over a bridge, there might be charges, therefore be sure to have enough money.

If you are going to be parking your automobile on the street or car park, be sure you have cash for a parking ticket if it’s required.

Similarly, if you are driving in the winter, make sure that your car comes with the appropriate equipment for an emergency. Warm garments, a spade and snow chains might be useful. The same applies to driving in the heat of summer when water and sunglasses may help.

Never be caught with no spare tyre. Flat tyres happen regularly. You don’t wish to be stranded on the side of the street waiting for a recovery truck.

About the Author: Robert Laird is a fully qualified DSA Driving Instructor working in Chelmsford, Romford, the UK, Essex. He runs RPL Driving which offers driving assesments around Romford. If you would like for more information take a look at

rpldriving.com

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