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To select the appropriate gear and use the clutch and accelerator in a coordinated manner.
To change gears smoothly (manual) while maintaining steering control and without looking at the gear lever.
To use the automatic transmission to slow the vehicle down (automatic).
Situation
With the vehicle in a safe area with the engine off.
With the vehicle running, on a road.
The driver should
When stationary with engine off:
Accurately describe and explain the gear pattern.
Select appropriate gears when asked, with the clutch and accelerator used in a coordinated way, at least five times (manual).
With engine started:
Move off smoothly from a stationary position in the appropriate gear (first gear for manual and drive for automatic).
Change gears in sequence, from first gear up to the highest gear that is suitable for the situation, without clashing or missing the gear and without jerking the vehicle (manual).
Change down through all gears without jerking or choosing the wrong gear (manual only), or shift automatic gearbox to lower gear (automatic).
Select the appropriate gear for the situation or road speed without over-revving or labouring the engine (manual).
Keep eyes on the road ahead rather than looking at gear lever.
