how to really drive manuel on a car?

Question

i kno how to drive maneul ok,to turn it on u have 2 press all tha way down on tha clutch and turn tha key,i kno how to change gears and everythin tha only problem i have is that when i begin 2 get goin,this is when tha car is on and i put it into 1st and im ready 2 start goin tha car like stalls out and then turns off,i don't kno whether this is because i don't give 2 much gas,or because i pop tha clutch i just want 2 kno wat im doin wrong,i would also like 2 kno how 2 effectively parrell park as well

Answer 1

It's not real hard to drive a stick shift - it just takes some thought and 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 become relatively 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.

As for parallel parking, its the same as in an auto - and it's only learned through practice.

Answer 2

The easiest way to learn to use a clutch is to try this:

Without applying the gas, just ease your clutch out slowly. When you feel the car begin to pull, that is where you know the clutch engages for your car. When you reach this point, you must then begin applying the gas. As you increase the gas, you have to let out on the clutch. Soon you will be moving fast enough to release the clutch completely. You're stalling out because you are releasing the clutch too much without having enough gas applied. It has to be done smoothly, or you will certainly stall out.

Parking- Turn your wheel and get the rear of your car headed for the curb. When you see the rear of your car touch approximately where the curb is, begin turning your wheel in the opposite direction and straighten the car out. Back up, but stay within the limits of the parking space. Turn your wheel to the right, and pull forward slightly to pull the front end of your car squarely in the parking spot. It takes practice, so keep trying.

Answer 3

Hi,
Driving a standard Transmission vehicle is a smooth co-ordination between the right and left foot. When the clutch engages as you let the pedal out slowly then the gas pedal,Right foot, should slowly go down in one smooth operation. It's the same for all the other gears Never ride the clutch in other words when the vehicle is moving the left foot should be off the clutch pedal until you are ready to shift to the next highest gear. The owners operating manual will also help you. It tell you the correct RPM of the engine for each gear shift forward.

Answer 4

You have to let off the clutch at the same rate you are applying the gas. Start by doing both at the same time really slowly. Each car's clutch is different. To find out at what point the car stalls, start letting off of it very slowly. When you feel the car about to stall, stop, and that's the farthest you should let off. At this point you should be giving it enough gas to make it move, but press your gas just as slowly, because giving it too much gas will flood your engine, and that just sucks. Practice in a parking lot where no one is around, because you will jerk it a lot in the beginning and stall. When I was learning, I had a bad habit of red-lining it by giving too much gas before I let off the clutch. You really just need to have a lot of hands-on experience with it, it's hard to explain without actually showing you.

Answer 5

It is a question of trial and error and heaps of practise if you haven't learn to drive with a manual transmission.
The best way to learn is to figure out how the clutch pedal works.

Try to get your self to a flat car park with only a few obstacles.

Put in 1st and gradually let out the clutch until you feel it catch and it should move off smoothly.

If that doesn't work kick on the choke and do it again

With practise you will be able to balance the car on a steep uphill just by riding the clutch, and not use the brakes

With parking it is much the same Practise, or a RH drive car,

Answer 6

yes you are popping the clutch, once the car starts moving, give it more gas and keep easing out on the clutch. Just cause the car starts moving doesn't mean that you should let off the clutch. Also, don't be too timid with the gas, that was my problem. If the car starts moving but sort coughs a little, give it more gas.

Answer 7

Manual-more than enough answers already-once you get the feel for your clutch-it will become second nature to you.
As for the parallel parking-pull up right next to the car(with about 1.1/2 to 2 foot distance) align your rear bumper with their rear bumper. Turn your wheel all the way(direction of the curb you are parking at) and slowly back up. when your car is at approx. a 45 degree angle with the other car-stop-straighten the wheel and slowly back up-when your front bumper passes the other vehicles rear bumper-stop-turn the wheel all the way in the opposite direction-back up perfectly to your spot-of course it does matter if you have a lengthier size car-but your average sized cars will do just fine.

Answer 8

from what you describe, if the car is working fine, then you may take too long to changed to the 2nd gear, giving not enough gas or the car slows doww too much, as for parell parking, you should used the reversed method where you backed into the slot between 2 cars along the curb