Before you switch on the engine, fasten your seatbelt and check that the car is in 1.________. Now you can start up the engine by putting the key in the 2________ and turning it. Press the clutch pedal, put the gear lever into first gear, depress the accelerator 3.________ with your right foot and at the same time release the 4._______ with your left foot. Remember, you have to use the clutch if you want to change gear.Use the indicator to show other drivers that you are going to join the traffic. Check in the mirror to make sure that no other car is coming and move slowly out of your 5.________ space. As your car is gaining 6.________, go through the gears, first into second, then change into third and so on and finally to the top gear. If you want to 7. _____ another car, indicate your intention and check in your mirrors that the lane is free. To stop the car, apply brakes in order to 8.________ speed. As the car is slowing down, change into a lower gear and let out the clutch as the car is coming to a stop. While declutching, put the gear lever into neutral. Turn off the ignition key and remember to put the 9._________ brake on.
