I've always had this uncertainty of how to handle a low speed turn (like a normal 15 MPH right turn) in a stick, if you know you're gonna be going down a gear.
Do you just switch to neutral, coast, then switch to 2nd (or which ever gear) during/after the turn?
Or just ride the clutch, which makes me think of pic.
Also, haven't learned Heel-Toe yet.
I've always had this uncertainty of how to handle a low speed turn (like a normal 15 MPH right turn) in a stick...
Gabriel Ward
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Michael Hall
start in 1st
shift to 2nd mid turn
shift to 3rd when you straighten out and/or go fast enough for 3rd, or just stay in second.
Brayden Jenkins
Why ride the clutch instead of just putting it in the lowest gear and keeping it engaged? Normally 15meh should be fast enough that you can have 1at gear engaged without lugging
Kevin White
Really it depends on your gearing, the easiest way to do it is to coast into the turn, brake, turn, down shift/put in gear (probably 2nd) in the middle of the turn, and accelerate out.
Kevin Hernandez
Agreed if your just driving normally just do this. Heel toe is only useful on tracks or for "spirited" driving when you have to brake hard.
Camden Myers
If you want added engine braking you can leave it in 3rd as you enter or shift into 2nd slightly before and ride 2nd through the turn as well.
Ryder Rogers
My example
I'm driving down a road at 60mph, need to make a left turn ahead. I'll brake down to about 20mph before I turn, then shift to second as I am turning the wheel.
Honestly it's so automatic for me I'm questioning myself if that is what I do exactly.
Tyler James
No need for heel/toe unless you're in a high performance car and trying to make very quick progress. As for riding the clutch where I come from that will get you a fail on your driving test as you don't have full control over the car while you're coasting.
You're supposed to complete your shift just before the turning point and then accelerate out of the corner.
Caleb Morris
This is true, but if you're a burger just take your driving test in an automatic.
Technically the car has to be in gear at all times while on the road according to the DMV, whether or not that's practical or a good thing for your car is another matter.
Jaxson Sanchez
Break or coast down whatever gear your in, push in clutch if you're going slow enough to sputter, shift to second and release clutch to accelerate.