Driving a manual transmission car is more difficult than driving an automatic.Once you get the hang of it, it can be a lot of fun and you will have more control over the car.Before you can drive, you need to learn how to start the car.
Step 1: The key needs to be inserted into the car.
If you turn it just yet, nothing will happen.There are more steps you need to take before you can start the car.
Step 2: Take a look at the clutch, the brake and the accelerator.
There are three pedals in a manual transmission car.You need to know which pedal is which before you start driving.There is a pedal on the far left.You can disengage the engine from the wheels while changing gears with it.You should use your left foot to operate it.The far right pedal is the middle one.The pedals are operated with the right foot.The order of the pedals is the same regardless of whether you are in a left or right hand drive vehicle.
Step 3: The car should be in neutral.
The car needs to be in neutral before you can start it.The car is in neutral.If it feels loose to the touch and you can easily move it from side to side, it's in the neutral position.If the gear shift is not in neutral, you can fix it by pressing down on the clutch and moving the shift into the central position..You can put the car in neutral by pressing down on the clutch with your left foot.
Step 4: Start the engine.
When the car is in neutral, you can start it with the key in the ignition.If you put the car into neutral by moving the gear shift into the neutral position, you can turn the key in the ignition without having to depress the clutch pedal.You need to hold the clutch down as you turn the key to put the car into neutral.The car could move forward.
Step 5: Press down on the clutch.
Before you can start moving, you need to put the car into gear.You can just skip to step 3 if your car is already in gear.Press down on the clutch to put your car in gear.
Step 6: The gear shift needs to be moved into first gear.
The gear shift should be moved into first gear if you keep your foot on the clutch.The number 1 should be clearly marked on the top left corner of the stick if this is done by moving the gear shift to the left and then up.
Step 7: Slowly remove your foot from the clutch.
Slowly, you will be able to remove your foot from the pedal clutch.Lift your foot until the engine speed drops and the car begins to move.This is called the "biting point".
Step 8: Pressing down on the pedal will cause the vehicle to accelerate.
When you find the biting point, it's time to start pressing down on the accelerator.Your left foot should continue to release the clutch as you press down on the pedal.You will be driving in first gear if you complete this action correctly.
Step 9: There is a danger of stalling.
If you release the clutch too quickly, the car will stall and you will have to start again.If you press down too hard on the pedal before the clutch is fully released you can cause damage to your vehicle.You are going to stall at times when you're learning to drive a manual transmission car.It takes practice to find the perfect balance.
Step 10: Go into second gear.
When your engine starts to race and sounds like it's under pressure, you need to move up into second gear.If necessary, take your right foot off the pedal and use your left foot to depress the clutch.The number 2 on the stick should be visible when you move the gear shift into second gear.
Step 11: Understand the start of the hill.
If you are parked on a hill, you will need to follow a different procedure for starting your car.It's important to prevent the car from rolling backwards.
Step 12: The brake pedal should be used.
If you want to perform a hill start using the brake pedal, you have to start by depressing the clutch and brake pedals.Lift your foot off the clutch and put the car into gear.The clutch must be kept at the biting point to prevent the car from rolling backwards.Continue as usual.
Step 13: The hand brake is used.
Put your foot on the clutch and use the hand brake to start the car.Wait until you find the biting point, then release the hand brake.Put your foot on the pedal after you have released the hand brake.