One thing that is perhaps the difficult things that any new driver would have difficulty with is hanging. Normally, you have to be good at calculating the right amount of gas and clutch when you are in a diagonal position. While others would choose to use their brakes and just accelerate once again when they can move, there are times where this may be risky especially if you have a car behind you.

Apparently, you have to consider factors such as some miscalculations when it is time to move. Minor accidents when you choose to gas up and move forward will happen and in most cases it is not the best time where you can avoid such mishaps. Ideally, hanging can save you the trouble of any motion in the backward position as in most cases, it may leave you moving forward rather than backward in such cases.

For most people, this is one of the toughest tests in passing a driving lesson. Don’t be worried if your engine would suddenly die on you. This is only because of improper gas injection to which you really have to know when to mix gas and clutch release. To some it may be a concern for panic. Don’t be. If your engine dies on you, just step on the brakes and even the handbrake if you want to make sure you don’t move from that position.

But once you get the hang of it, you will be surprised at how easy it may be. It all comes from practice and you can do it when you study driving.

Written by Marcel on August 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Drivers have their own styles for driving. While some may not tell you up straight, it would be wise to avoid being a clutch driver, assuming you are using a stick-shift vehicle. Manual transmission driving is the best way to be able to drive the right way since it trains you to take hold of a car and really know when to shift gears when the need arises.

One thing you will note is that some drivers keep their foot on the clutch even if they are not moving. Do remember that when you do this, pressure is being placed on your clutch and if you do this frequently, you may find yourself burning the clutch lining and may eventually need to replace it. For the record, replacing your clutch is not cheap. Normally, it takes some years before the clutch parts of your vehicle are replaced.

When you are driving take it easy. Do not be in a hurry to gear up. This is one thing that aspiring drivers presume wrong. When you are immobile or are perhaps waiting for the front car to move, rest your foot on the car flooring. Haste makes waste.

If you hear someone honking at your back, let them. Just follow the proper rules that allow you to move forward. If there is a car in front of you or you are waiting for a red light to go green, you don’t have anywhere else to go. Relax and drive normally. Avoid the tense moments that may lead you to wreck your car.

Written by Marcel on July 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment