After the car starts, and it is apparent that the engine is running strong, depress the clutch pedal with the left foot, and quickly change the transmission lever to the next speed, and the clutch is then again deliberately thrown in.
Throwing in Gears.—There is an art in throwing in the gears which experience will enable a driver to do without grinding. To change from intermediate to high, observe the same order,—that is, release the clutch, then change the transmission lever, and again slowly bring the clutch into operation.
In Reversing.—For reversing, wait until the car stops. Then cut out, or release the clutch. The brakes must be released, the transmission lever moved to a reverse position, and the clutch then thrown in gradually.
Quick Stops.—Quick stops are sometimes necessary. This is done by pressing down the clutch and brake pedals, with the feet, and setting the emergency brake at the same time. For ordinary stops, close the throttle, so as to allow the engine to reduce the speed on its compression, then throw out the clutch with the left foot, and follow this up by pressing the brake pedal with the right foot, so as to gradually bring the car to a stop.
Then put the transmission lever to its neutral position.
Ease in Manipulating Progressive System.—Of the two types, the progressive system of transmission is the easiest to master, as the novice frequently finds it difficult to quickly grasp the position and movement of the lever. He has so many things to learn about at the start. The progressive type is easy to master as it needs to be moved in one direction only.
Fig. 104. Wiring for Lighting Circuit.
In either case, however, the aim should be to make the two gears engage each other at as nearly the same speed as possible. If the learner will remember that the object of temporarily throwing out the clutch, is to allow the clutch shaft to slow down, and then move the transmission lever afterwards, he will be able, after several trials, to catch them at a point where they will easily engage each other without any noise.
This applies to the selection type, also.