Test Tips – Vehicle Controls

VEHICLE CONTROLS

Gears  Always drive the car in the correct Gear for the Speed and driving conditions you are subject to.Use the higher gears when possible.

Do not let the car Labour and also do not have your engine revving unnecessarily high. At all times DO NOT COAST.

Clutch – If you are not sure what COASTING is, this will be explained during a lesson with Angela.

Footbrake – Correct use of the Footbrake should be slow,smooth and progressive.

Handbrake  Use the Handbrake when necessary but do not use unnecessarily. Use to prevent your vehicle going in the direction you DON’T want it to go.

Steering – 
Keep both hands on the Steering Wheel at the Correct position.

 

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