What is the mnemonic for manual transmission starting techniques?
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Manual transmission starting techniques can be summarized as follows: 1. Fully depress the clutch; 2. Shift into first gear; 3. Turn on the left turn signal; 4. Sound the horn as a reminder; 5. Release the handbrake; 6. Gently lift the clutch with your left foot. A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox, requires the driver to manually shift gears by moving the gear lever to change the gear engagement inside the transmission, thereby altering the gear ratio to achieve speed variation. The principle of a manual transmission is: the power input shaft is connected to the clutch, and the power transmitted from the clutch is directly passed through the input shaft to the gear set. The gear set consists of gears of different diameters, and different gear ratios result in completely different power transmission effects. The gear shifting during normal driving refers to changing the gear ratio.
Starting a manual transmission car actually has a simple mantra: 'One press, two shift, three signal, four release, five lift, six accelerate.' Step one: Press the clutch pedal all the way down with your left foot. Step two: Shift into first gear. Step three: Turn on the left turn signal to alert vehicles behind you. Step four: Release the handbrake. Step five: Slowly lift the clutch pedal to find the biting point—when the car's front slightly rises and the body vibrates. Finally, gently press the accelerator with your right foot. The key is to be steady; coordinating the clutch and accelerator is the hardest part, but beginners can develop a feel for it with practice. I recommend practicing in an empty underground parking lot for safety, without worrying about stalling or blocking traffic. Once you get the hang of it, it becomes smooth. Remember not to lift the clutch too abruptly, or the car may lurch forward and damage the clutch plate.
My mantra for teaching beginners how to start a manual transmission car is: 'Clutch, gear, signal, release, steady, slow go.' Press the clutch pedal all the way down, shift into first gear, turn on the indicator light, release the handbrake, then slowly lift the clutch pedal with your left foot to find the friction point. When you feel a slight vibration from the engine or see the tachometer needle tremble slightly, gently press the accelerator with your right foot to make the car move forward smoothly. After starting, remember to add a little more gas to avoid stalling. The most crucial part of this process is the coordination between the clutch and accelerator. Some cars will produce a noticeable humming sound at the friction point, which is a signal to add more gas. It's normal to stall a few times when you're just starting out. Now, I don't even have to think about it—my hands and feet just know what to do automatically.
