Many drivers aren’t quite sure where the bite point is. If It gives a little jump when you start, That means you will have to press the accelerator more.. In some situations it is necessary that you know the bite point exactly, or use the handbrake to help. If you stop on a hill, you will need to be able to find the bite point accurately, to ensure you don’t stall.

This is what you do:

• When at a standstill, put on the handbrake
• Press down the clutch, and put the car in first gear
• Release the brake and place your foot on the accelerator
• When starting to drive, you gently press the accelerator, and slowly let’s go of the clutch
• When you can feel the engine power, you softly release the handbrake
• The trick is to release the clutch and handbrake at the same time and so softly that the car moves forward without having to over accelerate
• If the car shuts off, put on the handbrake so the car doesn’t roll backwards