I want to learn how to use one. I know there are lessons available, but is it difficult?
2007-02-28 14:42:56 · 13 answers · asked by Shant J 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
That will depend on you. You'll have to understand what the manual transmission is all about first. If you can separate gears from clutch from throttle in your mind, and then put then together in sequence, you'll find it's not all that hard. It's a matter of judging when to shift as well as how. I've been driving manuals for 54 years, and I rely on the engine braking component rather than brakes when reducing speed. It's a good safety factor, doesn't wear your brake linings as much, and doesn't wear the engine at all. Also, you have more control over your vehicle, as you must pay attention to your driving - something most of us need to do more!
2007-02-28 14:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - it is not really difficult - It just takes time and perserverance...and it helps to have a patient teacher. After you learn to drive a manual transmission you will probably prefer it over an automatic - they are really fun to drive..Good Luck to you
2007-02-28 22:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by sydney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it isn't real hard to learn,the key to it is get off the clutch as soon as you can ,this will make it last a long time,never ride it,but its not that hard,you can learn it,good luck,i hope this help,s.
2007-02-28 22:50:49 · answer #3 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the person. The most important thing is a good teacher to instill good habits from the beginning.
2007-02-28 22:48:42 · answer #4 · answered by brian22fl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not hard at all. It just takes practice. Find an empty parking lot and a good friend willing to let you use their car.
2007-02-28 22:50:22 · answer #5 · answered by dahlia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not really... once you get the timing down, theres nothing to it... when i learned, i went to a large parking lot and just practised braking and clutching and downshifting and it really helped me. its just tricky because you have to let the clutch out and press the gas in smoothly and once you get that part its really not that hard...
2007-02-28 23:22:41 · answer #6 · answered by Chainsaw8jr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Piece of cake...Just take your time and go out in the country to try to learn.
2007-02-28 22:49:27 · answer #7 · answered by davedoorman66 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way to learn find someone who knows how and learn from theme. i learned and it was fairly easy i taught my wife and she learned in about 30 minutes.
2007-02-28 22:49:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You just have to get used to a
clutch pedal. Once the car is in gear,
you have to ease out the pedal.
2007-02-28 22:48:23 · answer #9 · answered by kyle.keyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very simple. Take it easy and you'll be fine. Remember EVERYONE kills the engine a few times!
2007-02-28 22:49:46 · answer #10 · answered by srena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋