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Claramini t1_jcv6q4v wrote

When learning remember “when in doubt, clutch.” Clutching basically puts the car in neutral, and will give you a minute to collect your thoughts. In the old days, the worst part of learning to drive a manual was having to stop on a hill. Newer cars have something called “Hill Assist” which keeps you from rolling backwards down the hill after taking your foot off the brake. Good luck!

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jeffkeyrouz87 OP t1_jcv8fkg wrote

Great advice!! Gotta love technology haha! Thanks!!

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SkyFall___ t1_jcwxtxt wrote

Tip from someone who learned stick by the seat of my pants, when in crawling traffic (1-5mph) don’t worry about rolling forward while lugging the engine. Wait until there’s enough space to accelerate to 5+mph before stopping. Eventually you’ll get a feel for crawling in traffic but it’s tough the first time around

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Rachellie242 t1_jczse4h wrote

My “when in doubt” is to use neutral. Didn’t know the clutch could put it into neutral too?

The hill thing is so true!

When learning OP, just listen to the engine, as it helps you know when to shift up or down. I liked to shift down as a way to slow speed without brakes (not a screeching halt, but a gradual slow down).

Haven’t driven stick in a long time, but I think it’s a good skill to have.

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