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The Main Controls
Now that you're seated correctly and the vehicle is secure, its time to learn about the main controls and driving aids
Foot controls
Cars with manual transmission have three foot pedals. from right to left these are the accelerator, the foot brake and the clutch pedal.
The pedal on the right is the accelerator or gas pedal and controls the rate at which the fuel and air are supplied to the engine. The accelerator should only be used with the right foot, when driving in macclesfield.
The harder the pedal is pressed the faster the engine will run and the more power is generated. You should press the pedal lightly, using gentle changes of pressure in normal driving. It takes practice and experience to know how much to press the pedal to make the car speed up. Easing the pressure on the pedal will make the car slow down.
The middle pedal is the foot brake and is used to slow down and stop the car by applying pressure to the front and rear brakes. The foot brake should normally only be used with the right foot, as you would not have to use both the accelerator and brake at the same time.
Using the accelerator and foot brake
Position your right foot so that it will pivot comfortably between the accelerator and brake pedals. To do this, cover the brake pedal with your right foot. Without looking down or moving your heel, practice pivoting between these pedals. When you have found a comfortable position for your foot, get a feel for the brake pedal by pressing it lightly.
The first pressure puts the brake lights on at the back of the car. When driving along this will let anyone know behind you that you are slowing down. The harder you press the pedal the more the car will slow down. You should brake progressively, using the ball of your foot to press the pedal lightly, increasing pressure gradually as the car slows and easing the pressure just before stopping so that the vehicle halts smoothly>
The left foot pedal operate the clutch. The main purpose of the clutch is to connect and disconnect the power from the engine to the road wheels. It is needed so that changes can made smoothly from one gear into another. The clutch pedal should only be pressed with the left foot.
The clutch>>>
Now that you're seated correctly and the vehicle is secure, its time to learn about the main controls and driving aids
Foot controls
Cars with manual transmission have three foot pedals. from right to left these are the accelerator, the foot brake and the clutch pedal.
The pedal on the right is the accelerator or gas pedal and controls the rate at which the fuel and air are supplied to the engine. The accelerator should only be used with the right foot, when driving in macclesfield.
The harder the pedal is pressed the faster the engine will run and the more power is generated. You should press the pedal lightly, using gentle changes of pressure in normal driving. It takes practice and experience to know how much to press the pedal to make the car speed up. Easing the pressure on the pedal will make the car slow down.
The middle pedal is the foot brake and is used to slow down and stop the car by applying pressure to the front and rear brakes. The foot brake should normally only be used with the right foot, as you would not have to use both the accelerator and brake at the same time.
Using the accelerator and foot brake
Position your right foot so that it will pivot comfortably between the accelerator and brake pedals. To do this, cover the brake pedal with your right foot. Without looking down or moving your heel, practice pivoting between these pedals. When you have found a comfortable position for your foot, get a feel for the brake pedal by pressing it lightly.
The first pressure puts the brake lights on at the back of the car. When driving along this will let anyone know behind you that you are slowing down. The harder you press the pedal the more the car will slow down. You should brake progressively, using the ball of your foot to press the pedal lightly, increasing pressure gradually as the car slows and easing the pressure just before stopping so that the vehicle halts smoothly>
The left foot pedal operate the clutch. The main purpose of the clutch is to connect and disconnect the power from the engine to the road wheels. It is needed so that changes can made smoothly from one gear into another. The clutch pedal should only be pressed with the left foot.
The clutch>>>
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