Driving on Turn Arounds & U-Turns

[lovelsantos1985]

Hi guys,

my first post over here and i needed your help .. I just had a small query, regarding driving at turn-arounds and u-turns.

my car stalls the moment i take the turn, well not every time but it does happen.. is it because i tend to release the clutch too soon? could you guys suggest the best way to make a proper u-turn?

I tried searching for this topic here, but to no avail.

Thanks in advance..

 

[Theferrarifan]

Re: Drive at turn-around's

I think thats because of the clutch because I too sometimes do the same.

 

[lovelsantos1985]

Re: Drive at turn-around's

is it advisable to stop completely and take it from start during a turn around? or just release the clutch slow while on second gear that is only if the road is clear?

 

[Theferrarifan]

Re: Drive at turn-around's

yes man, you should stop before turning. Even if the road is clear.

 

[lovelsantos1985]

Re: Drive at turn-around's

thanks a lot for the quick and helpful reply. will follow this.
start the car from first gear. i guess, the problem of the car stalling should be solved :)

 

[RPM2500]

Re: Drive at turn-around's

What Gear do you engage before taking the turn ?

 

[Theferrarifan]

Re: Drive at turn-around's

I dont know about him but I stop and slot it into first then turn.

 

[lovelsantos1985]

Re: Drive at turn-around's

Depending on the traffic, if the road is clear its the second gear, otherwise the first.
Noticed the stall happens while in the second gear, so it has to be with the release of the clutch. So i guess, i need to stop and start in first gear to avoid the stall

 

[alexddas]

Re: Drive at turn-around's

There is no rule book on shifting your gears even though you can see one on your users/owners manual, Good drivers feel the engine while they drive, if you can give attention to the sound and knocking of the engine you can also feel what gear the engine asks for.The shifts differ with the torque of the engine you drive. Its safe and good to take an U-turn on your 1st gear slowly.

 

[RPM2500]

Depending on the traffic, if the road is clear its the second gear, otherwise the first.
Noticed the stall happens while in the second gear, so it has to be with the release of the clutch. So i guess, i need to stop and start in first gear to avoid the stall

1st Gear i use only while moving from a standstill, however a u turn is totally different, i prefer to use first gear even when the car is in motion

 

[lovelsantos1985]

Thanks for all the help guys, and the prompt replies..