I have recently been learning to drive a manual car and have been getting lots of feedback from my instructor each lesson I have. While I already no how to drive automatic my focus is mainly based on driving the actual car itself.
The feedback I receive is always positive on weather it is something I have done well or need to work on.
They include:
• 1st gear - I need to practice taking off in first gear as I tend to stall a lot, I can do this by feeling the point of which the clutch grabs and the car starts moving without acceleration. At this point I can then slowly accelerate and release the clutch simultaneously
• Clutch – again feeling the point of which the clutch grabs.
• Gear transitions – I need to work on smoother gear transitions whilst in movement. This is done with practice, watching revs and taking my time.
• Stopping – working on coming to a stop by using my engine, this is done by knowing what limits a certain gear has and when I can drop back without revving the car to high as this could cause damage.
• Changing gear while turning a corner – this is difficult at first as you are trying to not only steer but also change gears with the other hand. Also just takes practice.
• Reversing – I have the same problem here as in first gear as I am just dong the opposite. Just need to know where the point of grab is in my clutch.
By continuing to have lessons and perhaps finding a family