is driving a manual car hard?

Question

i don' know
some make it look easier than it is
others make it look so hard

Answer 1

no, starting off in 1st gear is the hard part, especially on a hill, using the clutch and gas to balance out to stay in one place or get going...it's easy once you get used to it.

Answer 2

I was 28 years old before I really learned how, and regularly drove a car with a manual transmission.
I had driven one a couple of times in limited circumstances (in a parking lot, driveway, back from the store in a small town, etc).
The most difficult thing to learn is how much pressure the clutch needs and how to time it with the gas pedal. First gear and Reverse are the toughest; the others come from there.
My best advice is to get a friend or relative that you trust to be patient and helpful who has experience with manual transmissions to go with you to a large, open parking lot (even if it's a local Wal-Mart, school, or mall at 2 am) and practice starting out in first, going in reverse, stopping, etc. Maybe have them demonstrate with running commentary about what they're doing.

Answer 3

If you are co-ordinated enough to ride a bike, driving a stick is easy. Once you learn the tricks and get a little practice it's very easy. Most people I know have picked up the basics in an afternoon. It takes a few weeks of practice to not stall the car at intersections. But after that you should be good to go.

Answer 4

It's all about your body learning how to integrate all the activities together. Much like riding a bike or playing a sport.
You initially tell your body how to behave, but at the same time it "learns" about the activity and packages the activities into known procedures. e.g. "Check gear is in neutral Place foot on clutch pedal, start engine, select 1st gear, check for hazzards, lower clutch pedal to biting point, ease off hand/parking brake , check for hazards, lower clutch pedal to start moving ...." becomes "startup and go"

I believe it is well understood that this is easier when you are younger and harder when you are older. I learned when I was 35 and took 35 hours of tuition. Good luck.

Answer 5

This is embarassing to admit, as I am a male, but I have never mastered the technique regarding how to drive a stick-shift vehicle; then again, no one has really shown me how to do so. While my comments may not be helpful, I suggest you find someone who has patience to show you how, if possible. It requires "multi-tasking", and if you can do this well, then you can probably handle it with a little practice. Don't be initimidated, despite my comments. Plenty of people can do this, but sadly, I ain't one of 'em!

Answer 6

Once you know how to drive you use the clutch and change gear without ever really knowing yuo are doing it. it just all happens naturally.

Answer 7

i guess it is when U first start, but it gets easier, some people take to it quicker than others tho, like everything.

personally i find it very easy

Answer 8

learning it takes practice but once you've learned it you will love it cuz you have more control of the vehicle/engine you would not want to go back to matics.

Answer 9

Not at all. Just takes practice.

Answer 10

of course it needs practice but it is fun and easy