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New driver questions on clutch help please don't want to burn it out..
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Woah that was weird. I just went for a quick drive. Braking without using the clutch down is VERY weird.
Changing gear while braking... I found that very difficult, in terms of multitasking. It was like learning to drive again...
Think I'll stick to my normal way of driving, although I'll try using the clutch less when braking gently.0 -
Braking without using the clutch down is VERY weird.
Umm, no, it's normal - well, for everybody else, anyway.It was like learning to drive again...
I think your last work is redundant. Or, maybe, we should just change it to "properly".
Frankly, I'm very surprised that you passed your test if you drove during it as you describe now. How long ago was it? Did you go for a long period without driving, soon after passing?Changing gear while braking... I found that very difficult, in terms of multitasking.
You have MUCH more control of the car when the clutch is engaged, and you're in the right gear.0 -
Umm, no, it's normal - well, for everybody else, anyway.
I think your last work is redundant. Or, maybe, we should just change it to "properly".
Frankly, I'm very surprised that you passed your test if you drove during it as you describe now. How long ago was it? Did you go for a long period without driving, soon after passing?
So don't. Do one thing at a time.
You have MUCH more control of the car when the clutch is engaged, and you're in the right gear.
I'm still in control of the car and I drive fine - I don't think it would have any effect on my test. Didn't get minors for it. My instructor never mentioned it to me, and my examiner didn't either.0 -
I am learning so much on this thread very interesting, thanks everyone.
Can anyone explain simply what riding the clutch means?0 -
AdventureRocks wrote: »Can anyone explain simply what riding the clutch means?
The release bearing (thrust bearing) is then held in contact with the pressure plate, causing wear. If there's enough pressure on the pedal, then the clutch may actually slip.0 -
Passed 3 years ago, have driven pretty much every day since then. Had three different cars (Kia Rio, Fiat Panda, Mazda MX-5) and I have driven like this in all of them fine.
I'm still in control of the car and I drive fine - I don't think it would have any effect on my test. Didn't get minors for it. My instructor never mentioned it to me, and my examiner didn't either.
When you keep the clutch down when using the brake you aren't in as much control as you would be if you were braking properly by also going down gears, what you are doing also increases your stopping distance. Braking with the clutch down is coasting.0 -
not sureof the cost of the course. My employer paid for it as part of their health and safety drive. All employees doing 10000m per annum plus for work had to do the half day course.
Would be similar to this:
https://www.iamroadsmart.com/courses/drive-check-plus
focussed on economy and safer driving. My instructor was ex Traffic Police. Easy to get on with, encouraged the driver tomake progress as well as hone their observation skills.0 -
When you keep the clutch down when using the brake you aren't in as much control as you would be if you were braking properly by also going down gears, what you are doing also increases your stopping distance. Braking with the clutch down is coasting.
I move the gearstick into the appropriate gear when I am braking, so that if I have to take my foot off then the car will be in the right gear. I just don't actually do a full change, just keep the clutch down all the time.0 -
Doesn't sound like your driving any differently to most drivers out there tbh. I wouldn't worry too much about what your doing i.e. Traffic lights with clutch down and coasting. It won't kill it in days0
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Passed 3 years ago, have driven pretty much every day since then. Had three different cars (Kia Rio, Fiat Panda, Mazda MX-5) and I have driven like this in all of them fine.
I'm still in control of the car and I drive fine - I don't think it would have any effect on my test. Didn't get minors for it. My instructor never mentioned it to me, and my examiner didn't either.
I'm not sure if this post is serious or not but coasting is dangerous, will cause excessive wear on the car and used excessively, will fail the driving test.
http://www.drivingtesttips.biz/what-is-coasting.html0
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