Saturday, November 1, 2008

shd i....

change to auto car lessons? juz had my 4th lesson yesterday...uber demoralizing....tons to remember but that's not the problem...problem is translating them into actions! *pulls hair*

1. to move off from a stop, change to 1st gear, release clutch gradually until biting point. Step on the accelerator lightly if car starts vibrating. Then slowly release clutch.
2. always change up to 2nd gear after move off.
3. muz change up fast
4. approaching gradual bends, muz change down to 3rd gear
5. muz change down to 2nd gear when turning left/right
6. make use of engine brake to slow down, car will not stop even if u r not accelerating
7. to brake, step on the brake firmly, then slowly reduce pressure on it once u feel it slowing down
8. clutch in when u hear the rolling sound when braking; maintain the same pressure on the brake when clutching in
9. always step on clutch and brake at traffic junctions
10. die die also muz stop at 'STOP' sign, even if there's no cars or pedestrians around.

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