Comments for Learn Driving Tips

Comment on Car Gear Ratios Explained by Xochitl

Xochitl — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 21:40:26 +0000

Thank you for this basic and easy-to-understand explanation! I don’t know much about cars, and I don’t feel more confused after reading this. So helpful!

Comment on Do You Have to Press the Clutch When Braking? by Clive Jila

Clive Jila — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 20:15:52 +0000

Wonderful well explained.

Comment on Accelerator Brake Clutch (ABC) by Tshwarelo Cornelius Leboa

Tshwarelo Cornelius Leboa — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:18:36 +0000

Thank you so much for this crucial lesson

Comment on Where is Neutral Gear in a Car? by Luka

Luka — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 17:09:22 +0000

Wonderful

Comment on What Speed Should You Change Gears? by Tim

Tim — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 01:01:47 +0000

These shift points are okay for taking your time puttering up to speed with reasonable economy, but will only unlock about a third of your car’s maximum power.
If you need lots of power and your engine oil is up to temperature, in a smallish petrol car, 1st usually tops out at around 30 mph, and 2nd at about 55, and 3rd around 80 (check your car first as these ratios may vary – the new Fiat 500 models have quite short 1st and 2nd). This is a surprising range for a lot of people, but is useful to know if you need to overtake quickly. Just don’t cruise down the motorway in 2nd or 3rd for miles and miles. Your engine will thank you!

Comment on What Speed Should You Change Gears? by Timothy Lewis

Timothy Lewis — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:52:51 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Depends what the road gradient and number of times you have to stop is. A long level 30 through a village could be taken easily in 6th gear when I had a Cooper S. The rpm sat at about 1200 and it could even get up some gradual inclines okay with a smooth pivoted foot on the accelerator. Of course, to accelerate with gusto, you'd need to drop it down 4 gears. Some 6 speeds - usually diesels will go below where they would normally idle in 6th gear, so will bog to buggery until you bring it down to 5th or even 4th.

Comment on What Are High and Low Gears on a Car by Steve

Steve — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:09:51 +0000

You say “ Driving in slippery, icy or muddy conditions as the lower gear provides greater control of the vehicle”, but advice elsewhere (eg. the uk Met Office’s article on Driving Safely on Ice) recommend the opposite. They recommend using a higher gear than usual. I wonder if you have made a mistake?

Comment on Accelerator Brake Clutch (ABC) by Muluken Wubetu

Muluken Wubetu — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 01:37:58 +0000

What is the primary purpose of the clutch in stopping and starting the car?

Comment on How Do You Change Gears Smoothly? by Amelo Napisa

Amelo Napisa — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 07:15:32 +0000

am driving for quiet a while now but still wondering why so early have change the clutch lining. i have cpme across the topic of early clutch ewar and tear and its very informative thanks. hope can now let clutch live longer. thanks

Comment on Difference Between Side Mirror and Rear View Mirror by keddy

keddy — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:28:08 +0000

My driver side, side rear mirror fell off. Where can I replace the mirror only, Golf Polo Vivo