Show Download Article If you’re new to driving a manual transmission, or a stick shift as it’s commonly referred to, it can seem scary. It can also feel uncomfortable as you learn to transition between gears and you feel the vehicle shake and the RPMs run high. But driving a manual transmission smoothly is actually really easy. You need to know how to properly use the clutch, when to shift gears, and how to use the accelerator pedal correctly. After that, it takes lots of practice to make the gear transitions feel smooth.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To drive smoothly with a manual transmission, start by moving the gearstick in between third and fourth gear to put the car into neutral. Next, push your foot all the way down on the clutch, start the car, and push the gearstick into first gear. Then, gradually release your foot off the clutch as you slowly push down on the accelerator at the same time. Continue this process until the clutch pedal is fully raised, then accelerate as normal. For more advice, including how to up-shift and downshift smoothly with a manual transmission, keep reading. Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 2,115,328 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?How do you drive off smoothly?Set the gas above 1 and a half, raise the clutch to the biting point, then smoothly release the clutch as you accelerate more. Pressing the gas more allows you to raise the clutch a little quicker which makes the car move off faster.
How do you move off without stalling?How to stop stalling your car – instructions!. Press the clutch down with your left foot.. Make sure you're in first gear.. Gently put pressure on the gas (not too much or your car will over rev). Slowly lift pressure off the clutch until you find the biting point.. Remove the handbrake and you should pull away gently.. How do you shift from 1 to 2 smoothly?To move from first to second gear keep your hand on the gear lever, palm away from you, apply slight pressure to the left to stop the gear lever springing back to the central neutral position, and move the gear lever straight back.
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