The car does not belong to me, I don't want to burn the clutch out, mess up the gears, etc., should I be concerned about damaging the car while learning?
I haven't stalled out very much, it's usually just really jumpy stop/starts and I can hear the gears grinding when I shift because I haven't gotten used to putting it in gear with ease yet. The owner doesn't seem concerned but I am erring on the side of caution!
2006-06-25 07:49:28 · 11 answers · asked by emm 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
If the owner isn't concerned then don't worry about it. Everyone has trouble in the beginning of driving a stick shift. Just remember that when you push in the clutch, you are separating the gears. When you move the stick, you are changing the gears. And when you let out on the clutch, you are putting the gears back together. That bit of information helped me to go easier on the car I learned on. Good luck.
2006-06-25 07:57:33 · answer #1 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's how to learn quickly and safely..
find a large uncrowded parking lot or rarely used dead end street. Practice starting and stopping repeatedly, alternating between first gear and reverse. In other words, drive forward for 100 feet or so, come to a stop, then back-up 100 foot, over and over until you have mastered starting and stopping. Practice a few emergency stops or starts on a hill. STARTING AND STOPPING ARE THE HARD PARTS! After that shifting is easy, and you'll put a lot less wear and tear on the clutch, and avoid those embarrassing jerks and stalls.
2006-06-25 20:11:16 · answer #2 · answered by scummibear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should be concerned. Repairing a transmission is so expansicve. If the clutch is not to the floor, don't shift. Adjust the seat so that it is like walking when you depress the clutch. Do not "ride " the clutch, either. Push the pedal to the floor and then release it. Do not use it as a foot rest. Do not rest on the shifter knob, very damaging. Go slow, its not a race to learn. Soon you'll get it and once you do lean to shift, you'll never forget.
2006-06-26 13:26:48 · answer #3 · answered by Patricia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More practice will ease the gear shifting and your concerns.
2006-06-25 07:54:41 · answer #4 · answered by Timothy Summer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're going to damage the clucth disc and gear box for sure, keep your foot out of the gas pedal whenever your shifting...take your time don't rush...
2006-06-25 08:19:43 · answer #5 · answered by eric_v2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you'll be fine. The majority of driving school cars in the UK are manual, and they seem to keep running, even with years and years of learners grinding the gearbox.
2006-06-25 08:44:38 · answer #6 · answered by sarahsunshinecoast 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely if it's not your car - learn to drive stick shift properly because that's not cool screwing up someone else's car - THAT'S JUST COMMON SENSE. Would you want somone to screw up your car????? Think with your brain not you A**.
2006-06-25 07:56:07 · answer #7 · answered by You'llneverguess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the owners not concerned, keep trying. you will get the hang of it soon, it takes years of that kind of driving to do damage
2006-06-25 08:00:24 · answer #8 · answered by snoopy&woodstock 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,but keep your foot off the gas
2006-06-25 07:53:36 · answer #9 · answered by flat head & one eye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will get used to it before you wreck it.
2006-06-25 07:53:35 · answer #10 · answered by AP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋