i know how to drive and all, but I cant drive a stick how hard is it to learn and once youve learned is it a pain in the ***?
2007-08-02 22:38:51 · 11 answers · asked by Another ripped canvas 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I have a stick shift If you sit and practice in a stationary car for a while doing the foot on the clutch then when right in shift the gear stick into the pattern of 1-2-3-4-5 and hold your hand on the stick in such a manner your arm chooses to push in the correct direction each gear change you will be ok to start driving after about 2 hour then just take your time until you can do it smoothly.YThe advantages you are about to find out ~~
2007-08-02 23:16:10 · answer #1 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never used an auto...but if you have a stiff clutch get ready for cramps or numb in your left leg for minutes.
- Learn in your driveway going straight and know the working level (50% - 90%) in the clutch.
- In the driveway learn how to shift with no jerking.
- When you know there is going to be a full stop put ur gear in neutral and don't press on the clutch just on the brakes so you can relax!
- KNOW HOW TO HANG IN A UPHILL TRAFFIC. (Mixing gas and clutch or using the e-brake and maintain your gas to 2000~3000rpm and release the e-brake)
If its you first time hanging you will be scared!
2007-08-02 23:00:35 · answer #2 · answered by ^.^ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I learned to drive on a stick shift. It does get easier, but i feel it is a pain in city traffic with all the stops and starts my leg gets tired.
2007-08-02 22:45:35 · answer #3 · answered by Mary B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like driving a stick. Some people don't. It mostly depends on how well you can "feel" the vehicle. I know it sounds strange but it has alot to do with how well you can react to the car... judging RPM's, knowing when to clutch, and making the shift.
In a funny way, its basically you and the car getting a little more personal.
Hope that all makes sense.
2007-08-02 22:45:37 · answer #4 · answered by PatrickBray 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
while first getting to grasp to tension a primary transmission motor vehicle, you will in all probability locate it perplexing to concentration on the line as you are trying very tricky to concentration on shifting, so be sure you first coaching in a small city or dirt roads and basically get the shifting down. as quickly as you get the shifting down then you definately can prepare the actualy making use of, appropriate place is locate a in the present day dirt highway and have at it!
2016-10-01 07:42:21 · answer #5 · answered by savitz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its hard the first week. But you for sure will get it. Just get out there and do it, soon it becomes very easy to the point that you'll like it more than automatic.
2007-08-02 22:42:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
its more difficult than an automatic. if you have never done it it might take you a while, took me about 10 lessons to get used to it and get good clutch control.
No it's not a pain, just comes normal after a while.
2007-08-02 22:43:24 · answer #7 · answered by Stephen M 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
easy jsut gotta get a feel for a clutch i would recommend a four wheeler w/ a clutch first ;)
2007-08-02 22:42:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its really easy. and i love driving them. i feel like i have more controll of the car.
2007-08-02 22:47:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no just get a friend
2007-08-02 23:32:48 · answer #10 · answered by jryan11kc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋