Manual Transmission – How To Drive Stick Shift

Manual Transmission – How To Drive Stick Shift

Driving Skills
By Kevin Nicholson  Scared about learning to drive manual? Just got a new car with manual and are having a hard time learning how to drive it? This guide will get you started. First rule of driving manual transmissions: When you are unsure what to do, PUSH THE CLUTCH IN. Nothing bad will happen as long as the clutch is pressed in. If the car seems like it is going to stall (lots of shaking, bucking), push the clutch in. Also, push the clutch in when coming to a stop. Engrave this rule into you mind, and you will never stall when in doubt of what to do. Now here is the best way to learn from scratch. 1. Go to a large, empty, deserted area like a parking lot…
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