🚗 1. Clutch Pedal (Left Pedal)
Purpose: Connects or disconnects the engine from the wheels.
Press Fully: While changing gears (1st to 5th, or reverse).
Release Slowly: When starting in 1st gear to avoid stalling.
Do Not Ride the Clutch: Keep foot away after shifting.
⚙️ 2. Gear Shifting
Gear Lever Positions: Usually 1st to 5th + Reverse (R).
Pattern Example:
1 3 5
|—|—|
2 4 R
Gear Uses:
1st Gear: Moving from stop, heavy traffic.
2nd Gear: Slow speed turns, bumps.
3rd Gear: City speed (25-35 km/h).
4th Gear: 40-50 km/h.
5th Gear: 50+ km/h for highways.
Reverse: To move backward.
🏁 3. Race Pedal / Accelerator (Right Pedal)
Function: Increases engine power & speed.
Press Gradually: While releasing the clutch in 1st gear.
Use in Higher Gears: To maintain speed or overtake.
🛑 4. Brake Pedal (Middle Pedal)
Function: Slows down or stops the car.
Press Smoothly: To avoid jerks.
Clutch + Brake Together: If speed is low (below 15 km/h), press clutch before brake to avoid stalling.
🔁 5. Gear Shifting Steps
Release accelerator.
Press clutch fully.
Shift gear.
Release clutch slowly.
Press accelerator smoothly.
🕹️ 6. Starting the Car in 1st Gear
Press clutch fully.
Shift to 1st gear.
Release clutch slowly till bite point.
Give slight accelerator.
Fully release clutch and increase speed.
⬇️ 7. Downshifting Gears
Required when slowing down.
Steps:
Release accelerator.
Press clutch fully.
Shift to lower gear.
Slowly release clutch + control brake if needed.
🔄 8. General Tips
Always press clutch fully before changing gears.
Do not press brake without clutch if car is too slow.
Maintain correct gear-speed ratio.
Practice clutch-race balance to avoid jerks or stalling.
