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Old 09-28-2005, 09:28 AM
TheTROLL TheTROLL is offline
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Default Re: Suggestions on learning to drive a stick shift

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1) Make sure handbrake is on and gear is in neutral.
2)Turn engine on
3) Put the clutch all the way down and put the car into 1st gear


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Pressing the clutch pedal in before starting the engine actually gives the starter motor a little less work to do. Marginal benefit, but it's a good habit to get into, since it makes failing to check the car's not in gear a lot less serious!
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