Manual Transmission Driving...Help with something?

Question

Ok heres my question.
In traffic and your in 3rd gear going 40mph and you clutch then shift it into neutral and apply brake and slow down to 8mph. How do I put it back into gear and im still in neutral.

2nd question.
in manual transmission do i brake first and then put it into neutral or put it into neutral and then brake. which one is it?

Answer 1

Slowing from 40mph to 8mph.... brake first, as you slow down, shift smoothly into second. simply depress the clutch pedal and as your road speed and rpm decelerate, it will be an easy smooth shift.

ALWAYS brake first in regard to your second question. You should whenever possible avoid "freewheeling" or riding with your car in neutral or out of gear for any length of time. A good rule of thumb is that your vehicle should NEVER be out of gear any longer than it takes to travel the distance of the length of your car. In short: Its better to stall the car than be caught out of gear, as the engine's natural compression (even on gas powered cars) creates a natural braking effect. Also, should you need to suddenly apply power to drive wheels, there will be less lag time as your car will be in gear and ready to deliver power on demand.

Hope this helps and drive safe!! :-D

Answer 2

1. You should not be slowing from 40 to 8 while in neutral. You should press the brake pedal and slow from 40 to about 20, press the clutch and downshift from 3rd to second, release the clutch, and continue braking down to 8 mph. That way you're still in second gear instead of neutral.

2. It depends on what speed you're going and what gear you're in. If you're already going too slow for the gear you're in, you should downshift a gear before braking. Otherwise, press the brake first and downshift when necessary (see my answer to question 1.)

Above all, practice makes perfect!

Answer 3

First off...I've been a stick driver for 37 yrs...(and the two before me can't spell...let alone drive ...)

down shift when comming to a light or going around a corner..
I always shift into neutral when comming to a light, brake and the wait for the light to turn before shifting into 1st...(some cars sync 1st...older ones don't... so having trouble shifting into first is not good in a new car and should be looked at.)
Always use the clutch when shifting a new car...and depress it all the way..(if you don't it will squeal and burn the clutch).
Never use a handbrake in traffic....it will throw the car around.
When you park the car...always leave the gear in 1st...after you've turned it off..(keeps the gears in the oil) and always use your handbrake too....just not while driving...

Answer 4

Manual transmission

Answer 5

first answer, press in the clutch and shift to 2nd gear, slowly release clutch and apply accelerator at the same time.

2nd answer you can go into neutral without braking, depends on what you are doing, usually I downshift when I'm slowing down to let the transmission and engine help me slow down, it doesn't wear out anything, unless your like downshifting from overdrive at like 75mph to 3rd gear, then your talking about redlining the engine, and overheating the clutch plate.

Answer 6

First off if your doin 40mph you can use either fourth or fifth gears, it will save you fuel.
You should not be in neutral when applying the break, you don't have control over the car when its freewheeling.
Use the clutch.
Break first, clutch out before you stop. Use handbrake on test and at junctions, this will stop the car jumping forward if you get bumped from behind.

Good luck, don't stress an practise. xx

Answer 7

First...You puch in your clutch and then put it in gear...at 8 mph, I'd be putting my car in 1st or 2nd depending on how quickly I want to regain my speed.

To slow down, down shift...don't put it in neutral.
Secondly, you can put your car into neutral at anytime without having to brake...you need to use your clutch at any point while driving if you want to move your shifter inot a different gear, wether upshifting, downshifting or putting in to neutral.