Showing 1–10 of 136 results for ‘how to drive a manual'

Talking to your learner while driving https://drive.govt.nz/teach-someone-to-drive/hints-and-tips/talking-to-your-learner-while-driving
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Teaching someone how to drive at higher speeds requires really clear communication. This Drive lesson covers how to give helpful and productive instructions, and how to manage mistakes.

Changing gears (manual) https://drive.govt.nz/restricted-licence/skills/set-up-and-get-moving/changing-gears-manual

Avoid the gear crunch by learning how to change gears in a manual car. This Drive lesson teaches you how to master the clutch and change gears smoothly in your vehicle.

Hill driving (manual) https://drive.govt.nz/restricted-licence/skills/parking-turning-around-and-hills/hill-driving-manual

Hill starts in a manual car take patience and practice. In this Drive lesson you’ll learn how to smoothly drive off after stopping your vehicle on a hill.

What to do if you stall (manual) https://drive.govt.nz/restricted-licence/skills/driving-on-the-road/what-to-do-if-you-stall-manual

Stalling a car can be embarrassing, but it happens – especially in a manual car. In this Drive lesson you’ll learn how to cope and what to do if you stall.

Using the pedals and gear stick (manual) https://drive.govt.nz/restricted-licence/skills/set-up-and-get-moving/using-the-pedals-and-gear-stick-manual

When you’re driving your car, you need to know where all the controls are and what they do. This Drive lesson is about using basic controls (like the gear lever, accelerator, brakes and clutch) in a manual car.

Being a good coach https://drive.govt.nz/teach-someone-to-drive/hints-and-tips/being-a-good-coach
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Teaching someone to drive can be scary but it's also incredibly generous. This Drive lesson covers the basics of what it takes to be a good driving coach and how to work with learner drivers.

Keeping a practice log https://drive.govt.nz/teach-someone-to-drive/hints-and-tips/keeping-a-practice-log

Teaching someone to drive? You'll want to make it a positive experience. This Drive lesson covers tips and tricks around how do deal with mistakes, lesson length and when you might need to call in a professional instructor.

Planning a good practice session https://drive.govt.nz/teach-someone-to-drive/hints-and-tips/planning-a-good-practice-session

Teaching someone to drive isn't just about getting in the car and driving. This Drive lesson covers the top seven things you need to do before, during and after your practice session.

Steering in reverse (manual) https://drive.govt.nz/restricted-licence/skills/set-up-and-get-moving/steering-in-reverse-manual

Steering a car while it’s reversing is tricky, but by following this Drive lesson and practicing, you’ll soon master steering your manual vehicle in reverse.

Where to practise https://drive.govt.nz/teach-someone-to-drive/hints-and-tips/where-to-practise

Teaching someone to drive? It's a good idea to plan your driving routes before you get in the car. This Drive lesson covers why and how to plan your route.