How to Drive a Manual Transmission — Cars.com

Wanna learn how to drive a manual-transmission car? While fewer cars offer a three-pedal manual transmission, the ones that do are easier to learn on than old cars were. This video covers everything you’ll need to know to drive a manual car — from the basic mechanical interactions taking place and getting the car moving to footwear choices. Have more questions about driving a manual? You might find the answers in this article: https://www.cars.com/articles/we-answer-your-manual-transmission-questions-451726/ Wondering which new cars still offer a manual transmission? Discover the options in this article: https://www.cars.com/articles/which-new-cars-have-manual-transmissions-437905/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:08 Get to know the tachometer 3:12 Get to know the pedals 4:50 Get to know the shifter 6:18 How to start the car and engage the clutch 9:57 How to take off in 1st 13:49 What can go wrong? 15:27 Moving in higher gears 18:59 How to stop 20:22 Handling hills 22:59 Tips 26:04 Downshifting 27:36 How to park 29:31 Outro Subscribe now to get the latest car reviews, car comparisons, car-shopping advice and car maintenance tips from Cars.com: http://bit.ly/1XR2b7B On Facebook: https://facebook.com/CarsDotCom/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carsdotcom On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsdotcom/ On Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carsdotcom/ Visit us for the latest car news, videos and expert reviews: https://www.cars.com/news/ # ManualTransmission #ManualCar #DrivingLessons #HowToDrive