expressing ability

[moonlike]

Howdy
In our course books it's been mentioned to express abilities in the past on a particular occasion you can use was/were able to, manged to and succeeded in. I wonder if we can use them, especially manage to and succeed, to refer to present or future as well?
Thanks

 

[SlickVic9000]

(Not a Teacher)

Yes, you can.

"Do you think he'll manage to escape in time?"
"Will she succeed in swimming the English Channel?"