For some people, driving a manual transmission or stick-shift vehicle can be a bit intimidating. Whether you got your license years ago and have decided it is time to learn how to drive a manual transmission vehicle or you are new to the driving world but have found a great car that is a stick-shift, you can learn how to drive a manual transmission vehicle. Once you learn how to drive one, you can quickly enjoy some of the benefits of a manual transmission, including less cost to maintain, greater gas mileage, and better control over your vehicle. You may even find yourself quickly liking a manual transmission over your previous automatic transmission automobile. Here are a few tips for those who have never driven a manual transmission vehicle:
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Starting from the left, it is clutch, brake, and gas. While you will continue to use your right foot for the brake and gas, you will need to use your left foot to compress the …show more content…
Practice shifting gears before you turn on the vehicle. Make sure you press down the clutch whenever you are going to change gears. Not doing so will cause you to grind your gears, slowly causing damage to your vehicle.
When first learning to drive a stick-shift, practice in an empty parking lot or another open area where you are unlikely to encounter other vehicles. Practice starting the vehicle by putting your left foot on the clutch and turning the key. Then shift into either first or reverse, depending upon the direction you want to go. Slowly ease your left foot off the clutch while putting your right foot on the gas. In the beginning, you will likely stall the vehicle several times. Do not worry. This is normal. Just try the process again.
While in the parking lot, practice skills such as stopping, starting, and shifting gears. You will likely only use reverse and first and second gear while in a parking lot. You will eventually get a feel for when you need to shift gears, but your vehicle’s manual or someone who is familiar with manual transmission vehicles can help you better understand
Starting from the left, it is clutch, brake, and gas. While you will continue to use your right foot for the brake and gas, you will need to use your left foot to compress the …show more content…
Practice shifting gears before you turn on the vehicle. Make sure you press down the clutch whenever you are going to change gears. Not doing so will cause you to grind your gears, slowly causing damage to your vehicle.
When first learning to drive a stick-shift, practice in an empty parking lot or another open area where you are unlikely to encounter other vehicles. Practice starting the vehicle by putting your left foot on the clutch and turning the key. Then shift into either first or reverse, depending upon the direction you want to go. Slowly ease your left foot off the clutch while putting your right foot on the gas. In the beginning, you will likely stall the vehicle several times. Do not worry. This is normal. Just try the process again.
While in the parking lot, practice skills such as stopping, starting, and shifting gears. You will likely only use reverse and first and second gear while in a parking lot. You will eventually get a feel for when you need to shift gears, but your vehicle’s manual or someone who is familiar with manual transmission vehicles can help you better understand