Geared to Go A Workbook for Coaching New Drivers

1Shifting to a lower gear4To stop the vehicle112BrakeRaise ClutchWhile Braking ORDepress Clutch andRelease Gas2523Clutch4 34 3Raise Clutch WhileAcceleratingBrakeShiftCoach’s TipsIt is not necessary to shift down through the gears when making a normal stop. If an immediatestop is needed where space ahead is limited do the following.• Quickly apply the brake pedal.• Push in the clutch just before the vehicle stops or the engine stalls.• Apply as much pressure on the brake pedal as necessary to bring the vehicle to a stop.Starting on an uphill grade• Keep the right foot firmly on the brake pedal and the left foot fully depressing the clutch. Set the parkbrake firmly.• Keep the clutch fully depressed and the right foot firmly on the brake, and select first or low gear.• Remove right foot from the brake pedal, then apply slight pressure to the gas pedal to bring theengine to higher revolutions (RPMs). This will prevent the vehicle from stalling when it begins tomove forward.• Release the clutch slowly to the friction point and hold it there.• Release the park brake.• Apply slightly more pressure to the gas pedal while slowly releasing the clutch fully.• Advance the vehicle slowly forward.97