Driving Tips - GEAR LEVER

• Accelerator	• Gear Lever	• Moving Away	• Seat Belts
• Anticipation	• Gears	• Moving Off	• Signals
• Approaching Junctions	• General	• Overtaking	• Steering
• Brake	• Handbrake	• Pedestrian Crossings	• Steering Wheel
• Clearance	• Head Restraint	• Reverse Parking	• Stopping
• Clutch	• Indicators	• Reversing	• T-Junctions
• Crossing Other Traffic	• Interior Mirror	• Road Positioning	• The Engine
• Crossroads	• Making Progress	• Safe Distance	• Turn In The Road
• Emmergency Stop	• Meeting Approaching Traffic	• Safety Routine
• Exterior Mirrors	• Mirrors	• Seat

Practical Driving Test Tips - Gear Lever

Problem	Reason	Solution
You’re not using the gear lever correctly	Because your fingers are extended	Wrap your fingers around the gear lever
You’re not using the gear lever correctly	Because you’ve got your hand on top of the lever	Use your palm away from you (for first / second)
You’re not using the gear lever correctly	Because you’re using the shaft of the lever	Use the top of the gear lever only
You’re not using the gear lever correctly	Because you’re using the wrong hand	Use the gear lever only with your left hand
You’re not using the gear lever correctly	Because you’re not pushing the gear lever far enough forward / back	Use a firm positive movement to ensure the gear is selected