Stalling
Most learners worry about stalling. I did. It's the mistake people feel most obvious to others.
But stalling is a safety feature. You wouldn't want your lawnmower to keep going if you accidentally let go of it. Or your gas fire to stay on if the flame went out. Your car’s made to 'cut out' likewise.
If your feet aren't quite coordinated on the pedals, the engine may run too slow (= too little gas) to cope with the work you're asking it to do (= too much clutch) when you try to move forward.
But stalling is a safety feature. You wouldn't want your lawnmower to keep going if you accidentally let go of it. Or your gas fire to stay on if the flame went out. Your car’s made to 'cut out' likewise.
If your feet aren't quite coordinated on the pedals, the engine may run too slow (= too little gas) to cope with the work you're asking it to do (= too much clutch) when you try to move forward.
So, add some more gas (right foot down a little, on gas) … OR reduce the load on the engine (left foot down a little, on clutch). Then the car can't stall. (It won't stall anyway if the car's an automatic).
You may still feel worried. Don’t rush: just be methodical and brisk. But if it still does, know this. And that others will plan around you while you get going again. After, just "shake it off".
You may still feel worried. Don’t rush: just be methodical and brisk. But if it still does, know this. And that others will plan around you while you get going again. After, just "shake it off".