How To Drive A Manual Car Smoothly
It's easier than you think
With manual transmission cars, starting smoothly requires you to have a good feel for when the clutch "bites." A great way to find that "bite" is to try and hold your position when stopped on an incline.
As soon as you can hold your position it's time to master perfect gear changing.
To change gear:
- Press and hold the clutch for a second
- Move the shift lever (while the clutch is pressed) to the desired gear
Recommended Shift Points (5 Speed)
| Shift up | Normal acceleration |
| 1st to 2nd | 14 mph (23 km/hr) |
| 2nd to 3rd | 25 mph (40 km/hr) |
| 3rd to 4th | 40 mph (64 km/hr) |
| 4th to 5th | 49 mph (79 km/hr) |
Recommended Shift Points (6 Speed)
| Shift up | Normal acceleration |
| 1st to 2nd | 14 mph (23 km/hr) |
| 2nd to 3rd | 25 mph (40 km/hr) |
| 3rd to 4th | 40 mph (64 km/hr) |
| 4th to 5th | 49 mph (79 km/hr) |
| 5th to 6th | 54 mph (87 km/hr) |
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