How to get under way in a vehicle?
Start, as many people know, is one of the difficult elements for an inexperienced driver. Most motorists think they can get around. Often their first trips end in failures, but I will fight after they put the gear into gear and pressed the gas pedal.
Is it hard?
Of course, at first glance, it seems that driving a car is very easy. But during practice, it turns out that this is not at all the case. Difficulty starting a car arises for those who have recently received a driver's license or for those who are learning the basics of driving.
Most experienced motorists will never forget how hard it was for them to learn how to start in urban conditions without any problems. Knowledge of the theory in this moment is not so important, but success depends only on you and your desire to learn this.
In cities, road conditions are much different from the standard motorway. Indeed, on the track, an inexperienced driver has to get under way only a few times during the entire trip. But in big cities, you need to stop and continue your journey much more often, due to the huge number of:
1) Traffic lights.
2) Road signs.
3) Crossroads.
And only after some time (two, three weeks), with frequent driving on city roads, the motorist becomes more confident in himself and in his experience. At first, in difficult situations, most of them begin to get lost and forget about the right start, and this happens mainly due to panic.
In order to start the movement correctly, you must have knowledge of the theory, do not forget about the order and sequence of actions, as well as about the structure and principle of operation of all checkpoints.
Internal state of the box
For many motorists, it will be much easier to start if you thoroughly know what happens inside the gearbox when the clutch is pressed and when a gear change is made. Let's take a closer look at the principle of operation and its structure.
To change gear to manual transmission, use the clutch and move the gear lever. But in an automatic transmission, the torque converter is directly responsible for this action, and everything is done automatically.
In connection with the change in the gear ratio of the engine speed, the transition to the next speed is made, both in an automatic transmission and in a mechanical one.
Switching speeds significantly affects the driving speed of the vehicle. Here, for example, in a manual gearbox this is due to the gear system, and in an automatic gearbox using the planetary gear set.
The sequence of actions to get under way at a manual transmission:
· The first thing to do to start driving is to depress the clutch and gas pedal, then turn the key. To play it safe, squeeze the clutch before starting the car. There are times when the driver may forget to put the gearbox in the neutral position, then the vehicle starts up with the clutch not released and with the gear engaged. Taking a leap forward - the car stalls;
· Set the lever to the required level. We keep the clutch pressed, and the gas can be released. In winter, sometimes it is necessary to preheat the engine (pre-start). To prevent the car from stalling, you should press the gas pedal for a certain time. If you start driving without pre-warming up, then you do not need to accelerate the car to high speed. Allow the engine to warm up on the go, using low revs;
· In order to properly start driving on the manual transmission, it is necessary to slowly release the clutch lever and press on the gas pedal.
For each car, the speed, as well as the force of pressing the gas pedal, is different. In this regard, it is recommended that all motorists who bought a car not so long ago practice the correct start.
How to get under way correctly on an automatic checkpoint
If we compare manual transmission and automatic transmission, then starting with automatic transmission is much easier. But at the same time, there are some nuances that you definitely need to know. The classic automatic transmission has a lever for shifting the speed and is very different from the manual transmission in the name, as well as the purpose of the speeds:
· If the lever is in position P, then this is a parking step;
· If in position R, then reverse gear is engaged;
· To turn on the neutral speed, put in the N position;
The movement starts at position D.
Having looked at all the possible positions of the gearshift lever, position D is applied for the start and the next movement.Let's consider the sequence of starting from the automatic:
· It is necessary to start the car;
· Squeeze out the brake;
· The automatic transmission lever is transferred from position P to position D;
· Let go of the brake pedal;
· We press the gas;
An automatic transmission, as well as a mechanical one, requires people to get used to it. The speed on an automatic transmission also differs, mainly depending on the manufacturer and the car model. Before leaving on a road with active traffic, get to know your car better, and what kind of car it is.
How to get under way on an inclined surface
One of the most difficult elements of driving is the start on the slope. In order to get under way on an inclined surface, you must have both practical knowledge and experience. Even for experienced drivers, this is difficult.
It is very difficult to start driving from a slope if the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission. There are several ways to start up. Let's consider each separately.
Up the manual transmission with the handbrake
To better master this method, you need to devote more time to practical exercises.
For every aspiring motorist, stopping before a steep exit can be a daunting task. After stopping, you should turn on the handbrake, which will help fix the vehicle. It is also possible to restrict the movement of vehicles with the engine turned off due to the gearbox.
In order to start on an incline using the handbrake, you must do the following:
· Squeeze the clutch pedal, while the gearshift lever is switched to a lower stage;
· Before the start, we repeat all actions, as in the usual one: slowly depress the clutch pedal and press on the gas pedal;
· Lever slowly lower, while its button must be clamped;
· At the moment when the car moves up the hill and it is held only by the parking brake, you need to release the parking brake button.
It is very important when starting vehicles from the parking brake to the hill, to transfer the necessary power to the wheels, and this is done with the help of an accelerator. In this regard, the torque should be slightly higher than when driving on a flat surface. He needs to be powerful to overcome the rise, but also not so that he stalls immediately after the start.
How to drive up a hill without a parking brake
Of course, this type of driving is not easy and can be performed mainly by experienced drivers who know their transport 100%. This method is necessary for short-term delays at traffic lights, and where road signs are installed.
In order to make a start without using a handle on a manual transmission on a hill, you should perform the following actions:
With the foot of the left foot we hold the brake pedal, and we press the clutch with the right;
· Switch the lever to the lower stage of the box.
But here it is important not to miss the moment when the clutch system begins to function. Each of its parts is connected to each other, and torque is generated from the engine speed. When the gas pedal is not fully depressed, the vehicle will be locked in place with the clutch.
· Release the brake lever;
· We do not release the clutch immediately, but gradually, and increase the pressure on the gas pedal.
conclusions
In this article, only theoretical knowledge is indicated on how to get under way on various sections of the road and about vehicles with automatic transmissions, manual transmissions. Now fix all this in practice. In your endeavors, it is advisable not to use highways with active traffic. As you gain experience, you can try to go to the city, show more patience and condescension on the roads to beginners.
