Basic Driving Operations

Question 1

What are the six checks you should perform before turning the engine on?

Answer 1

1. Door is shut
2. Seat is adjusted
3. Seat belt on
4. Mirrors are adjusted
5. Handbrake is up / on
6. Gear is in neutral

Question 2

After performing the basic checks, how do you move away in the car?

Answer 2

1. Turn the engine on
2. Clutch all the way down
3. Gear in first
4. Apply accelerator / gas until 1800 revs
5. Ease up on clutch slowly until biting point
6. Check mirrors and BLINDSPOT
7. Handbrake off / down gently

Question 3

How do you change gears from 1st to 2nd?

Answer 3

1. While in 1st gear, take the foot off the gas
2. Clutch all the way down
3. Gear down to 2nd
4. Apply gas and ease off clutch slowly

Question 4

How do you brake?

Answer 4

1. Foot off gas / accelerator
2. Apply brake gently
3. When nearly stopped apply clutch
4. Handbrake up / on
5. Gear in neutral