Modern gear use

Read, and familiarise yourself with the information in this section and then go out and practise the exercises as directed on the Gear Change Project Sheets (download on the right) to record your progress.

Repeat the exercise after two days, and then again after five days. Be aware of any differences in your performance or driving style.

At this point in their development, some people feel that their driving is getting worse rather than better.

This is simply because you are moving into unfamiliar territory, losing old habits and creating new, better habits. It's OK... Honest!

The important thing is to stick with it; if you find old habits hard to break, cut your practise periods down to ten or fifteen minutes and take your reference materials out with you to read in between practice sessions.

If you have not already done so, print and complete your Training Outcomes Worksheet for this unit - you might wish to revise your outcomes before doing the practical exercises.

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