Punto to A4

jendafer1

Hi everyone!!

So I am a month from my test - and have been learning on an old fiat punto. However, the car has proved unreliable, and I am worried that the tester will take a look at it and refuse to do my test in it. Anyway, as a result I am now switching to a diesel audi A4 - obviously a huge difference! Does anyone have any tips for me? Is there anything different about driving a diesel?!!

Any tips be much appreciated!

Thanks

ADIDriving

One simple tip. Drive it. You need to get used to it. Every car is different, even two puntos. You need to get the feel of the gas, brake, clutch, gear ranges, steering, etc. Do get pre-tests in the audi. The instructor should be able to tell if you need to change anything about how you drive it.

Alanstrainor

You're just going to have to practise as much as you can on your new motor. Diesels are quite different to drive, obviously all the basics are the same, accelerator, brake and clutch, but the car will take some getting used to. Nothing too dramatic, but you'll just need some time to adjust to it.

Diesels are generally easier to start off in, as the engine is more eager to accelerate at low revs, so you shouldn't need to give it as much gas when starting. The only way you'll get used to it is by practising and finding these things out yourself:)

Best of luck with everything.