i want to get a manual car but i have never driven manual. is manual easy to learn? about how long does it take? i really like the car :P and am willing to learn manual.
2007-02-28 11:23:21 · 7 answers · asked by le 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
it's not real hard - it just takes some thought as some practice. I started in a manual, and it too me 2-3 days to get the hang of it (although it took a further couple of weeks to really become proficient.)
Think about how it actually works. The engine has a direct mechanical linkage with the wheels. So, to shift, you have to dis-engage the engine from the wheels - by pushing on the clutch pedal - while simultaneously releasing the gas pedal. Then select the next gear and gently release the clutch while squeezing on the gas a little. Basic rule: clutch pedal down, gas pedal up.
When starting from a full stop, the engine needs some momentum, so give it a little gas first - otherwise, the inertia of the stationary vehicle is more than the momentum of the engine, and it stalls.
The biggest difference between auto and manual is your control of the clutch and gas pedals. When you push the clutch pedal, the engine can rev very quickly (just like when in neutral), so you need a delicate right foot. Of course, this translates into increased car control, which is a good thing.
2007-02-28 12:58:53 · answer #1 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first car was a manual. I found the biggest hill I could find, sat in the middle of it and kept trying to pull out until I got it right. It took a day or so. It is not the easiest thing for the clutch to take. I live in PA and there are a lot of hills. If you live somewhere flat you may not have the problems I did. It never fails if you are stopped on a steep hill someone will pull up 2 inches from you rear bumper. although if it is a sports car there is nothing like a stick shift.
2007-02-28 11:37:18 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fairly easy to learn, but it can be very frustrating at first. The amount of time it takes to learn varies, I would imagine, but I think that by a month you should have the basics down enough to drive around in traffic. Making the switch to manual is definitely worth it!
2007-02-28 11:32:18 · answer #3 · answered by MrMarblesTI 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes a bit of practice, but it is not that hard to learn.
You could learn to use a manual shift in an afternoon, and then practice a few days before getting on the road.
2007-02-28 11:28:00 · answer #4 · answered by Skyhawk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not too hard. Just have somebody in the car to explain it to you. You know about the equal pressure of letting go of the clutch the same time you are putting the gas on and stuff like that. Probably takes a week to get the hang of it and a month to get comfortable. And that's with driving it almost everyday. Good luck!
2007-02-28 11:31:39 · answer #5 · answered by mitsugirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mmm easy enough, depending on how you learn. lol.
My husband showed me how for about 2 weeks, and I didn't have the hang of it yet, I hated it! I would always stall.
Then one day I drove it for about 2 hours on a long road with no traffic. I went uphill, downhill, slower speeds, faster speeds, etc, and I've never had a problem since!
Each vehicle is a little different, but once you learn one it's pretty easy to adjust for any other one. But thats what it took me, about 2 hours, compared to two weeks of having someone teach me.
2007-02-28 11:28:35 · answer #6 · answered by starwings20 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should catch on in a week or so if that long.
2007-02-28 11:34:58 · answer #7 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋