The Thinker wrote:What are peoples views on moving into first gear while the car is still moving.
The situation I'm thinking about is approaching a roundabout where vision is obstructed and you don't get an uninterrupted view until you are about to join.
ROG wrote:1st is the only gear where I BGOL and I do it a lot especially when approaching a give way and the speed has got to less than 10 mph - gives me an advantage every time.
BGOL at under 10 mph - no safety issues
fungus wrote:But in situations where I have a vehicle following closely, or when going down hill and wishing to turn into a junction, where to separate would cause the vehicle to pick up speed, I do.
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