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<blockquote data-quote="brett636" data-source="post: 197544" data-attributes="member: 249"><p>I always have the big mirrors set so I can see the side of the car from top to bottom. The little mirrors are there to cover the blindspots left by the big ones. I imagine the sup wanted you to have one pointed up so you would see overhangs, tree branches, and other obstacles not viewable by the rear camera. Your best defense against that is to inspect any areas you back in to before you actually back in. </p><p> </p><p>As for the clutch goes that is just a feeling you have to get. When I drive a manual package car I just let the engine idle as I release the clutch, and as I feel the car rolling foward is when I start to apply the gas. Once I've taken off a few times I get the feel for it and I can drive it just as I drive my manual honda civic. </p><p> </p><p>The only package car I ever encounted that had a 5th gear was the training car I drove during my driving school. all the cars in the building that I have driven were either 4 speeds that included one low range gear, or a 5 speed that also includes a low range gear. The 4 speeds I have driven were not marked on the shifter handle, but the 5 speeds usually are. The low range is what you might have been using as a first gear. Its completely useless in everyday driving. Start off in what you would consider 2nd, which in reality is your true 1st gear. You can use the low range gear if you like to get used to the clutch as its easier to take off in, but once your on the road driving you will find its just not practical to use. </p><p> </p><p>I hope this helps and goodluck with your test! <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brett636, post: 197544, member: 249"] I always have the big mirrors set so I can see the side of the car from top to bottom. The little mirrors are there to cover the blindspots left by the big ones. I imagine the sup wanted you to have one pointed up so you would see overhangs, tree branches, and other obstacles not viewable by the rear camera. Your best defense against that is to inspect any areas you back in to before you actually back in. As for the clutch goes that is just a feeling you have to get. When I drive a manual package car I just let the engine idle as I release the clutch, and as I feel the car rolling foward is when I start to apply the gas. Once I've taken off a few times I get the feel for it and I can drive it just as I drive my manual honda civic. The only package car I ever encounted that had a 5th gear was the training car I drove during my driving school. all the cars in the building that I have driven were either 4 speeds that included one low range gear, or a 5 speed that also includes a low range gear. The 4 speeds I have driven were not marked on the shifter handle, but the 5 speeds usually are. The low range is what you might have been using as a first gear. Its completely useless in everyday driving. Start off in what you would consider 2nd, which in reality is your true 1st gear. You can use the low range gear if you like to get used to the clutch as its easier to take off in, but once your on the road driving you will find its just not practical to use. I hope this helps and goodluck with your test! :) [/QUOTE]
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