If you have to master the nuances of controla car equipped with a manual or mechanical gearbox, you should not despair in advance, because the difficulties associated with a number of its features are often exaggerated. The main point that confuses novice drivers is the presence of three pedals (instead of two) and a gear shift lever. Of course, you will need coordination and coherence of movements. But you will have a moral advantage over those drivers who can only drive a car with an automated version of the gearbox. A certain advantage will also be the choice of the vehicle itself, because in some cases, in order to afford the model you like with an automatic transmission, you will have to pay a tidy sum, and the same car, only with mechanics, is cheaper. Therefore, you do not need to feel defeated in advance - it is better to show patience and persistence in order to overcome some difficulties on the way to the goal.
What is a manual gearbox
First, let's find out what a gearbox is, abbreviated as KPP, or, as it is often called, a transmission. As you know, it performs two main tasks:
- distribution or otherwise transferring the torque from the motor (engine) of the vehicle directly to its wheels;
- change in the amount of traction, depending on the conditions of movement of the vehicle.
Modern cars are equipped with severaltypes of gearboxes, such as mechanical (manual), automatic, robotic and continuously variable (stepless). The most popular are vehicles with mechanical (manual) and automatic (automatic) gearboxes. There are a number of differences between these options, since in a car with an automatic transmission, the control of the gear shifting process is completely taken over by the electronic system, in other words, the computer, and in a car with a manual transmission this only happens with the direct participation of the driver. Manual (mechanical) gearboxes have existed for over a hundred years and, of course, during their long history they have undergone many changes and improvements. Their design is still simple, reliable, allows you to control the car manually in all driving modes, and, with a certain skill of the driver, is quite economical in terms of fuel consumption.
The basics necessary for driving a car with manual transmission
Here are the secrets that will help a beginner to understand the intricacies of driving a car with a manual transmission more quickly and easily. First, you need to clearly understand several important points:
These are the basics, without knowing which you can learn to drivethe car is impossible. But it is also important to master a smooth start of the car, without jerks and a stalling engine. To do this, you will have to practice, since not everyone succeeds the first time. Here it is important to bring the movements of the arms and legs to automatism. In theory, in order to smoothly move from a place, you need to perform a number of manipulations in the following order:
- Turn on the ignition (start the car engine);
- squeeze out the clutch;
- shift the lever to the position of the first gear (speed);
- gently press the gas and simultaneously, also without any jerks, release the clutch.
If your practical actions coincide withtheory, the car will slowly move off. If not, no problem: Just be patient and try again. And again, until you achieve a result. The moment when it is worth changing gears deserves special attention, because it is impossible to drive only in one all the time. To do this, you need to know that in first gear it is allowed to move at a speed of up to 15 km / h, in second - up to 30 km / h, in third - up to 50 km / h, in fourth - up to 80 km / h, in fifth speed is limited only by your sense of self-preservation. To begin with, the speedometer will serve as a good hint, and then you will be able to navigate by the sound of the engine alone.
Correct braking at different road conditions
If you need to slow down on dryroad surface, you do not need to change from high to low gears for this. It is better to reduce the revs to the minimum for the same gear in which you were driving. In icy conditions and rain, the situation is somewhat different. Since the road surface is slippery, the stable position of the car is especially important. You should fully concentrate on the road, and to increase the stability of a car equipped with a manual transmission, switch to a lower gear, thereby reducing the speed. This will allow you to control the angle of a possible skid and react in time if an emergency situation occurs. Remember that to brake on a slippery road, you should first reduce the revs, then release the clutch, shift to a low gear and only after performing all these actions, squeeze the clutch again. This method is called "engine braking", it will prevent the wheels from locking, but the car will slow down gradually. Here, carefully maintaining the distance between your car and the car in front, and, of course, the speed limit, play a big role. Smooth cornering also contributes to safety when driving a car equipped with a manual or manual transmission, because this method can prevent the vehicle from skidding on a slippery road surface. If your car gets stuck in the snow or on ice, it is worth resorting to the so-called "rocking" method. To do this, move forward by engaging first gear, and when moving backward, engage reverse accordingly. Of course, for a beginner, these recommendations will initially seem complicated and difficult to implement, but regular attempts to implement them will allow you to make your driving style easier and safer over time. The easiest way to drive a car, of course, is with an automatic transmission. And yet, if you are just about to take a "young driver" course and get a license, it is better to learn to drive a car equipped with a manual (manual) transmission. Why? The answer is obvious: having learned to cope with a more complex control option, you will be able to feel confident in any situation. By the way, in many foreign countries, a driver who has completed training and passed the driving test for a car with an automatic transmission is strictly prohibited from getting behind the wheel of a car with a manual transmission. Conclusion: there are no easy ways, especially when it comes to the art of driving any vehicle. We recommend reading:
