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1const e=`<h3><strong>Gear changing - down (manual transmission)</strong></h3>
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3<p><img alt="Placeholder image" height="419" src="/assets/book-pages/Images/3.png"></p>
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5<p>1. Check rear view mirror(s).</p>
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7<p>2. Release accelerator pedal smoothly.</p>
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9<p>3. Brake if necessary to appropriate speed for circumstances. (Braking shall be completed before a lower gear may be selected)</p>
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11<p>4. Remove right foot completely from brake pedal.</p>
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13<p>5. Place right foot accelerator pedal.</p>
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15<p>6. Depress clutch pedal fully.</p>
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17<p>7. Select gear.</p>
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19<p>8. Replace hand to appropriate position on steering wheel.</p>
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21<p>9. Start releasing clutch pedal slowly and smoothly to contact point.</p>
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23<p>10. Depress accelerator pedal smoothly and progressively whilst releasing clutch pedal completely.</p>
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25<p>11. Remove foot from clutch pedal.</p>
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27<p><strong>Note A: </strong></p>
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29<p>If the speed of the vehicle increases considerably without application of the accelerator and if continuous use of the service brake is necessary, brake to the appropriate speed before a lower gear is engaged in order to minimise an increase in speed. Repeat this procedure as necessary. Should an applicant fail to select a lower gear with a 2nd attempt, it shall be regarded as coasting. Avoid selecting a lower gear to assist or replace braking in order to reduce the speed of the vehicle.</p>
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31<p><strong>Note B: </strong></p>
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33<p>Gears should be changed, where possible, whilst travelling on a straight course.</p>
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35<p><strong>Note C: </strong></p>
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37<p>An appropriate gear shall be selected before descending a steep gradient.</p>
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39<p><strong>Note D: </strong></p>
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41<p>If an ascending gradient is being negotiated where road speed reduces despite continuous application of the accelerator pedal, then the change down to a lower gear shall be carried out before the speed drops to a point where the use of the lower gear will not serve its purpose or the engine starts laboring.</p>
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