I am a learner driver and whenever i have to end up doing alot of manouvres (having to keep the clutch down)..?!


Question: I am a learner driver and whenever i have to end up doing alot of manouvres (having to keep the clutch down)...?
... my left leg starts to ache, making it difficult for me. If i also drive for like 90 mins, my back statrs to ache a little too. Is it normal, or is it just me. And can i do anything about it.? Health Question & Answer


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Relax, but this probably won't happen until after you've passed your test, in the meantime take time to adjust your seat at the begining of each lesson, good luck with the drivingHealth Question & Answer

It is normal because you're inexperienced and not yet fully used to driving. Even experienced drivers shouldn't drive for more than two or three hours without a short break.

However, if you really feel that you can't get used to the clutch, I'd suggest getting an automatic. Most automatics have rather high exhaust emissions but the Honda Jazz is very good in this respect and it's also a good first car.

If you decide to get an automatic, I suggest persevering with the manual until you've passed your test. You never know what you might have to drive in the future and having the flexibility of being able to drive any car could be valuable.Health Question & Answer

Yeah, it's very normal when you learn to drive to feel some soreness in your legs and back, especially if you're learning a manual transmission. Don't worry, the muscles in your left leg will get stronger and build up some endurance, so that pain will go away very soon.

As for your back, try taking a few minutes just sitting in the car, and try different adjustments for the seat. Try adjusting the angle of the seat back, slide the seat forward and back a little, if you have an arm rest, try sitting with it up or down, and even try adjusting the mirrors. In each new adjustment, sit for a moment, press in the clutch and brake, and really try to feel how your body responds. For the most part, our bodies just don't like to be in the seated position for long periods of time, but if you're going to be driving for 90 minutes or even just for 30, you want to make sure you're as comfortable as possible.

One other thing to do is when you get out of your car, stretch. Take some slow, deep breaths, arch your back both directions, bend to both sides, and stretch your arms over your head. This will help restore blood flow through your whole body and should feel pretty good.

I hope this helps!Health Question & Answer

Who's teaching you to drive.? You should not "have" to keep the clutch down under any circumstances,you may need to change gears a lot but not to the extent that your left leg ache's.Me thinks someone is teaching with too much emphasis on biting point's at light's etc as opposed to using your handbrake.Review your tuition.Health Question & Answer

You don't say how old you are or if there's a possibility of an injury.

If you're old enough, it could be arthritis or a pulled muscle. If you're young, less likely.

In any case, try adjusting the seat and getting a lumbar cushion for your back.Health Question & Answer

You could try sitting closer to the pedals. Though, to be honest, if you are driving in a city, everyone suffers from "clutch foot" every now and then.

Try rolling a towel up and behind it behind the middle of your back. Works for me!Health Question & Answer

your chair is not in the right position for you (when you come to buy a car, you need to try it on like shoes in a shop)xxHealth Question & Answer

Drive an automatic!Health Question & Answer

You can do something! Toughen up.Health Question & Answer



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