How to Start a Driving School Car?

[AmeliaLynn]

Starting procedure for driving school cars: 1. Depress the clutch pedal. 2. Check if the gear shift lever is in neutral position. If not, shift it into neutral. 3. While keeping the clutch depressed, turn the key clockwise to the first position for vehicle self-check. After completion of self-check, continue turning the key clockwise to start the engine. Additional information: 1. Before starting the vehicle, make thorough preparations by carefully inspecting the surroundings of the vehicle, checking for any obstacles beneath or around the car. After entering the vehicle, fasten the seatbelt and adjust the seating position. The basic requirements are: hands naturally resting on the steering wheel, back lightly touching the seatback, eyes looking straight ahead, and feet naturally positioned on the pedals. Avoid hunching while driving, leaving sufficient movement space for elbows and knees. Adjust rearview mirrors to facilitate judging vehicle distance and position of following cars. 2. Activate the left turn signal, fully depress the clutch pedal with your left foot, then shift the gear lever to first gear with your right hand, followed by releasing the handbrake. Gradually lift the clutch pedal halfway until feeling vehicle vibration, pause at this point (note: temporarily stop releasing the clutch), then gently press the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle gains forward momentum, slowly release the clutch completely.

[McDerek]

I remember when I first started learning to drive, the instructor taught me step by step how to start the car, and the process was quite meticulous. After sitting in the driver's seat, the first thing to do was adjust the seat so that my legs could comfortably reach the pedals. Then, insert the key—for a manual transmission training car, you must fully depress the clutch pedal with your whole foot to disconnect the engine from the transmission, ensuring the car doesn't lurch forward and hurt someone or burn out the motor. After pressing the clutch, gently turn the key to the ACC position and wait for the dashboard lights to come on, then quickly turn it to the START position. Once you hear the engine humming, it means the car has started. After starting, immediately release the key to the ON position and slowly lift the clutch to check if the car idles smoothly. A common mistake beginners make is turning the key abruptly without pressing the clutch, causing the car to shake violently. So, it's important to develop the habit of checking that the gear is in neutral before starting. The whole process takes no more than five seconds, but every detail requires patient practice, including confirming the handbrake is engaged after starting to ensure a smooth and safe takeoff later.

[CadenDella]

When starting the coach car at the driving school, my experience is simple, direct, and effective. Sit in position, insert the key, press the clutch to the floor for manual transmission or the brake for automatic transmission, then quickly turn the key to start the engine—it only takes a second or two. Don’t twist the key too forcefully when starting to avoid damaging the lock cylinder or battery; a smooth sound means success. Ensuring the car is in neutral is crucial, otherwise, ignition may be difficult or dangerous. After starting, let the engine warm up slightly to allow oil lubrication before moving off. Coach cars often have students who stomp on the gas or forget to fasten seat belts, so developing a habit of checking the dashboard for normalcy before ignition is a great help for beginners to improve driving skills and establish a stable operational rhythm.

[SanBrooke]

The ignition mechanism of a training vehicle is essentially the starter motor supplying power to rotate the engine. Depressing the clutch disconnects to reduce resistance, ensuring smooth starting. Turning the key sequentially provides ACC power, ON power (lights on), and START current. Once the engine roars, startup is complete. Understanding this principle leads to more precise driving. Beginners should first sit firmly, insert the key, depress the clutch, and gently turn to start. After starting, slowly release the clutch and check for stable operation to ensure safety.