The document provides instructions for beginning to drive, including how to properly position yourself and adjust seats before starting the vehicle, how to start the engine, how to smoothly move off by releasing the clutch and pressing the accelerator, and how to stop gradually using both the brake and clutch or stop abruptly in emergencies. It also discusses maintaining control of the steering wheel between 10 and 2 o'clock positions while driving.

1. BEGINNING TO DRIVE

2. Topics Covered
• Moving Off
• Stopping
• Steering Holding

3. Before Moving Off

4. Sitting Position
After initial checks of vehicle, make yourself
comfortable in the driving seat, so as to
enable easy and safe use of controls.
Seats and headrest
position should be
adjusted before moving.
Contd……...

5. Starting the Engine

6. Starting the Engine
• Ensure that the handbrake is engaged and
the gear lever is in neutral position.
• Turn the ignition key and pull choke if
necessary. Both ignition and oil pressure
lights will glow.
• Turn the key further to actuate the electric
starter. The key should be released as soon
as the engine starts.
Cont….

7. Starting the Engine
• If the engine does not start, repeat this
process again after a few seconds.
• Press accelerator slightly to initiate smooth
running of engine. When this happens,
gradually remove your foot from the
accelerator.
• At this time, the ignition and oil pressure
lamps must stop glowing.

8. Moving off

9. Moving off
After smooth start of the engine.
• With your left foot , press and
hold the clutch pedal fully down
• Move gear lever from neutral
into 1st gear.
• With your right foot , press
accelerator slightly and hold
it steady.

10. Moving off
• Make your final safety checks, before you
actually move the vehicle. Use mirrors and
look over your shoulders to see that all is
clear.
• After being sure of clear space and safety,
release the handbrake.
Cont….

11. Moving off
• Slowly and smoothly, release the clutch
pedal until you hear the engine sound
change slightly.
• Let the clutch pedal come up a little more.
The vehicle will begin to move.
Cont….

12. Moving off
• Slowly releasing the clutch, gently pressing
the accelerator, feeling the engine sound
change to a smooth take off, are initial
moments where you require a relaxed mind
and confidence.
• Don’t hurry up for this, if the engine stops
with a jerk , press the clutch , put the gear
in neutral and repeat the process.
Cont….

13. Moving off
• As the vehicle begins to move, press the
accelerator gradually for more speed and,
at the same time let the clutch come up,
smoothly.
• Then take your left foot off the clutch
pedal.
• Indicate your coming on to the lane.
Cont….

14. Stopping

15. Stopping
• Stopping should be smooth and gradual.
This enables the other driver to react in
time, prevents wheel locking and reduces
wear and tear of brakes and tyres.
Do’s for stopping
• Look in the rear view mirror
• Where necessary, give indication using
indicators or hand signal.
Cont….

16. Stopping
• Move your right foot off the accelerator to
allow the engine to slow down.
• Push the brake pedal lightly with your
right foot.
• As the vehicle slows down or comes to a
halt, press the clutch pedal down with the
left foot to prevent stalling and
simultaneously press the brake pedal more
firmly with a stopping hand signal.
Cont….

17. Stopping
• Pull the handbrake
• Bring gear to neutral
• Move feet off the pedals
Cont….

18. Stopping in an Emergency
Stopping in an emergency increases the risk
of skidding. A quick reaction is crucial in an
emergency.
Practice the following routine
• Keep both hands on the steering wheel for
as much control as possible.
• Avoid braking so hard that you lock any of
the wheels.
.
Cont….

19. Stopping in an Emergency
• Don’t touch the clutch pedal until just
before you stop. This helps with your
braking and stability.
• Don’t touch the handbrake. Most
handbrakes work on the back wheels only.
Extra braking here can cause skidding.
Practice braking to judge the correct
pressure and remember to take into
account road and weather conditions

20. Steering Holding

21. Steering Holding
After starting the vehicle ,keep both hands
firmly on the steering in a 10 and 2 O’ clock
position. There should not be any unnecessary
movement, so as to avoid sudden turns.
Sometimes you may have to control the
steering with one hand , as the other hand
may be required to change gears or operate
controls.

22. Click for Film
“ Starting up & Moving off ”

23. Learning from the Film
1. What should you check before
starting the vehicle?
2. When & how should you use the
Clutch?

24. Recap

25. Recap
True or False?
1. Look in the rear view mirror before
stopping.
2. The correct way to hold the steering is
to keep both hands firmly on the
steering in a 11 O’ clock and 1 O’ clock
position.