Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
In a manual car, what is the order of the pedals from left to right?
The pedals are clutch, brake, accelerator. The left foot works the clutch only; the right foot works the brake and the accelerator.
Answer D. The pedals are clutch, brake, accelerator. The left foot works the clutch only; the right foot works the brake and the accelerator.
What is the "biting point" of the clutch?
As you lift the clutch, the plates start to touch at the biting point: the engine note drops slightly and the car wants to move.
Answer D. As you lift the clutch, the plates start to touch at the biting point: the engine note drops slightly and the car wants to move.
Your car jerks and the engine stalls as you move off. What is the most likely cause?
Stalling usually means the clutch came up too fast or there was too little power. Press the clutch, select neutral, apply the handbrake, restart and try again calmly.
Answer C. Stalling usually means the clutch came up too fast or there was too little power. Press the clutch, select neutral, apply the handbrake, restart and try again calmly.
You are approaching a junction and need to turn. In what order should you slow down and change gear?
Brake first, then change down. You can skip gears, for example going straight from fourth to second.
Answer C. Brake first, then change down. You can skip gears, for example going straight from fourth to second.
What is "riding the clutch", and why should you avoid it?
Resting your foot on the pedal keeps the clutch partly disengaged. Rest your left foot on the floor between gear changes.
Answer C. Resting your foot on the pedal keeps the clutch partly disengaged. Rest your left foot on the floor between gear changes.
What is "coasting"?
Coasting reduces your control, and the engine cannot help you slow down, especially downhill. Stay in a suitable gear.
UK Highway Code, rule 122
Answer D. Coasting reduces your control, and the engine cannot help you slow down, especially downhill. Stay in a suitable gear.
You have stopped at a red light on a slight slope. How should you hold the car still?
Holding the car on the clutch wears it out and can let the car roll. Use the handbrake or footbrake.
Answer A. Holding the car on the clutch wears it out and can let the car roll. Use the handbrake or footbrake.
When may you select reverse gear?
Select reverse only when the car is stationary, otherwise you can damage the gearbox and lose control.
Answer B. Select reverse only when the car is stationary, otherwise you can damage the gearbox and lose control.
On a long downhill road, why should you choose a lower gear?
Engine braking in a lower gear helps hold your speed, so you do not have to rely only on the brakes, which can overheat and fade.
Answer A. Engine braking in a lower gear helps hold your speed, so you do not have to rely only on the brakes, which can overheat and fade.
While changing gear, where should you be looking?
Keep your eyes on the road. Learn the gear positions by feel, using gentle pressure with the palm of your hand.
Answer B. Keep your eyes on the road. Learn the gear positions by feel, using gentle pressure with the palm of your hand.