How to change gear smoothly

It's very common for learner drivers to force the gears. How smoothly the gears change depend on the driver, the make of car and the quality of the gearbox and clutch.

Whilst learning how to change gear, generally you will simply need to gently guide the lever into the correct direction of the gear you are selecting and try not to push too hard. The more gentle you are when changing gear, the easier it is.

Gears are obviously parallel to each other. Learners can often try to change gear using all sorts of different angles. Ensure you change gear using straight lines and 90 degree angles as this will also make gear changing easier and will require less efforts.