2007-07-09 01:09:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Its a whole lot like learning to ride a bike....but without the falling part. As soon as you become accustomed to the clutch/gas feel, your golden. And similarly, practice makes perfect. I would recommend it completely. Driving standard is kind of boring now. ;o)
2007-07-09 01:21:52 · answer #1 · answered by E P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it may not be especially easy. Start in a parking lot. If there is someone sitting next to you giving you instructions, they will probably say something like "let the clutch out slowly while you press the gas." What they mean is:
1) After the clutch is all the way down, press the gas (not too hard, maybe 2000 rpm).
2) Slowly let up on the clutch until the car starts moving forward.
3) Effectively stop letting up on the clutch. If you try to keep letting it up, it is likely that the car will jump forward and then stall.
4) As you are slowly moving forward, try to let the clutch out in progressive 1/4 inch increments. You will speed up every time you do this.
After doing this a few times, you will want to smooth out your driving a bit. That's easier than avoiding stalling initially, though. ;)
2007-07-09 01:22:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, its not hard and once you learn how I think it is actually more fun to drive a standard car.
Just a suggestion. Start you lessons in an empty parking lot and do nothing but start and stop the car. Dont worry about shifting at first. Get used to the clutch on starting and stoping. Once you can start and stop with no trouble then try shifting.
2007-07-09 01:19:36 · answer #3 · answered by dcjohn992 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Best way to do it is to get with a friend who has one, go to a very large empty parking lot with nothing around and give it hell. By the end of the day you will be an old pro.
The trickiest part is learning to take off while stopped on a hill without stalling.
Every car ive owned except for one has been a stick shift. I love driving them.
2007-07-09 02:06:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really. It takes a little bit of coordination to get started, but once you're rolling, shifting is easier to do when the car is moving.
I'd suggest you find a big empty, flat parking lot, and practice before you go out in traffic, though. Once you learn this, practice stopping and starting on a hill. Then you should be ready for most traffic situations.
2007-07-09 01:18:42 · answer #5 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, but it is easier if you learn to drive a standard in a newer model car.
2007-07-09 01:21:12 · answer #6 · answered by EvilWoman0913 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all , once you get the clutch , gas coordination your good to go :))
2007-07-09 01:13:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋