2006-12-19 05:59:42 · 18 answers · asked by ?heartthrob? 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I don't know how to drive stick shift
2006-12-19 06:02:23 · answer #1 · answered by Chewie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not really that hard. You just need someone who's very, very patient!! Before I actually got behind the wheel, I learned where the different gears were on the gear shift.
When I got behind the wheel, all I had to do was figure out the clutch and coordinate it with shifting and the gas pedal.
It probably took me about a week of evening practice before I felt comfortable.
When you do learn, make sure you do some practicing on inclines so that you know how to stop on a hill without stalling out!!!!! Or when a car pulls up too close behind you on an incline and you have no rolling room. That can really suck! I know, it happened to me.
2006-12-19 14:03:49 · answer #2 · answered by beekiss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the toughest part about driving a stick is starting from a stop, especially on a hill. after that it's just rolling and shifting. I learned to drive on a stick. If you can already drive the rest is pretty easy. Plus it will come in handy some day if you want to learn to ride a motorcycle.
2006-12-19 14:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by My Dog Rowdy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only truly learned when I bought a stick shift. You really have to use it everyday to not mind it anymore. I guess it can take a couple of months.
2006-12-19 14:05:57 · answer #4 · answered by Gustav 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Took me about 5 minutes to learn and about 1/2 hour to get good at it.
2006-12-19 14:03:03 · answer #5 · answered by ÐIESEŁ ÐUB 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At first it is difficult, but then you get the hang of it. It took me one evening ( with my hubby, and a 12 pack of bud light for him ) ... and part of the next day for me by myself. I did better by myself, and loved it. No comments from a back seat driver. But anyway, i would rather drive a stick now. Good luck to ya and Merry Christmas.
2006-12-19 14:10:44 · answer #6 · answered by connie m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not hard, i learned to drive with a stick shift...it was my first car.
2006-12-19 14:05:54 · answer #7 · answered by patty m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not hard at all. Different cars have different clutches, but it's simple. Took me about 3 tries. You gotta learn in an empty parking lot so there is not any people getting annoyed with you. lol
2006-12-19 14:02:18 · answer #8 · answered by Joe Somebody 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not hard. All autos are different as far as the clutch goes.(Some looser than others) I learned in a 1970's VW Beetle....any car out these days has to be easier.
2006-12-19 14:04:55 · answer #9 · answered by saved_by_grace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a little tough. But you just have to go about it slowly. you should be able to get around after practicing about 2 weeks. To be truly comfortable, it takes a month.
Good Luck!
2006-12-19 14:04:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anthony R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋