Tales of a student driver

Wheel in hand, grit on face and clutch under the left foot--we are ready to roll...almost.

Started driving classes about 2 weeks ago and the experience has been liberating. I am just glad I got around to it before hitting the 30-year mark:)

Critical things to remember:

1. Wheel balance
2. Steering is not a grip-and-hold-on-for-dear-life affair
3. Releasing the clutch slowly when starting the car
4. Moving quickly from 3rd/4th to second while braking or turning
5. The half-clutch..where the clutch is released slowly,while keeping the brake pressed down.Then when the gear shift vibrates, time to release the brake to move forward
6. Releasing and applying hand brake when moving and stopping respectively

14 classes strong and 6 more to go.

See you on the other side with a full-fledged driving license:)