{"id":41467,"date":"2021-07-08T01:29:57","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T08:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=41467"},"modified":"2024-10-27T08:03:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T15:03:45","slug":"six-tips-for-driving-a-manual-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/six-tips-for-driving-a-manual-like-a-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Tips for Driving a Manual Like a Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column41467_a175a3-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column41467_a175a3-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column41467_a175a3-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column41467_a175a3-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column41467_a175a3-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column41467_a175a3-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column41467_a175a3-fa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column41467_a175a3-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column41467_a175a3-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column41467_a175a3-fa inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-137b26  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-65d940\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading41467_2df918-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading41467_2df918-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading41467_2df918-8c\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading41467_2df918-8c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading41467_2df918-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading41467_2df918-8c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading41467_2df918-8c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading41467_2df918-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading41467_2df918-8c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading41467_2df918-8c summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading41467_2df918-8c\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In some instances, driving a manual transmission might be your only choice when your other car breaks down, so it&rsquo;s a good idea to learn the ropes of stick shift driving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A manual transmission gives drivers more control over their vehicle&rsquo;s performance on the road. Vehicles with this type of transmission are also more affordable than their automatic counterpart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure to step on the clutch pedal before shifting gears, and avoid riding the clutch pedal after.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid leaving your vehicle in first gear while the engine is idling and the brakes are engaged. This will help prevent your clutch and transmission from wearing out faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&rsquo;t leave a vehicle in neutral if you&rsquo;re parking it somewhere. Shift into the first gear before engaging the emergency brake to keep your vehicle immobile even if the brake fails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/4-car-transmission-types-how-they-work\/#Manual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"manual transmissions\">manual transmissions<\/a> have been going out of favor in recent years, there are still many reasons to learn how to drive a stick. Many old yet popular models come with manual transmissions. If you have your heart set on getting one of these vehicles, you must learn the proper way to drive it. This know-how may also come in handy in emergency situations where the only available vehicle is one with a manual transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A vehicle with a manual transmission gives you greater control over its performance on the road. It&rsquo;s also usually more affordable than its automatic counterpart, making it more enticing for new drivers with limited budgets. Whether you&rsquo;re a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/driving-basics-learning-how-to-drive-in-no-time-safety-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"newbie driver\">newbie driver<\/a> or an old hand who needs to refresh your skills at driving a stick, you&rsquo;ll find the tips for manual driving below very helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Always Step on the Clutch Pedal When You Shift Gears<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/driver-feet-on-clutch-pedal-and-accelerator-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"driver feet on clutch pedal and accelerator\" class=\"wp-image-41468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/driver-feet-on-clutch-pedal-and-accelerator-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/driver-feet-on-clutch-pedal-and-accelerator-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/driver-feet-on-clutch-pedal-and-accelerator-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/driver-feet-on-clutch-pedal-and-accelerator-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/driver-feet-on-clutch-pedal-and-accelerator-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/driver-feet-on-clutch-pedal-and-accelerator-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/driver-feet-on-clutch-pedal-and-accelerator.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Before you shift up or down gears, make sure to press your foot onto the clutch pedal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you shift up or down gears, make sure to press your foot onto the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/clutch-pedal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"clutch pedal\">clutch pedal<\/a>. This disengages the engine from the transmission, allowing the gears to shift safely. Failing to do so can cause internal transmission damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Riding the Clutch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take your foot off the clutch pedal the moment you change gears. Keeping your foot on the pedal while driving is called &ldquo;riding the clutch,&rdquo; and it wears out the clutch much faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&rsquo;t Leave Your Ride in First Gear While It&rsquo;s Not Moving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid leaving the manual transmission in first gear while the brakes are engaged. Otherwise, the clutch and transmission will wear out faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The right approach is to switch to neutral gear and trust the brakes to keep your ride from moving on its own. As long as you keep your foot on the brake pedal, your car shouldn&rsquo;t budge an inch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&rsquo;t Leave Your Vehicle in Neutral if You&rsquo;re Parking It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any other car part, the emergency brake can fail without warning. If the brake stops working while the manual transmission is on neutral, your vehicle may start rolling. Without you to hit the brakes, your ride can hit something or even someone along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/manual-gear-shifter-left-in-neutral-while-parked-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"manual gear shifter left in neutral while parked\" class=\"wp-image-41469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/manual-gear-shifter-left-in-neutral-while-parked-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/manual-gear-shifter-left-in-neutral-while-parked-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/manual-gear-shifter-left-in-neutral-while-parked-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/manual-gear-shifter-left-in-neutral-while-parked-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/manual-gear-shifter-left-in-neutral-while-parked-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/manual-gear-shifter-left-in-neutral-while-parked-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/manual-gear-shifter-left-in-neutral-while-parked.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If the brake stops working while the manual transmission is on neutral, your vehicle may start rolling.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, shift the transmission to first gear before you engage the emergency brake. This will keep your ride immobile even if the brake fails. If you&rsquo;re leaving your vehicle on an incline with the front facing down the slope, put it in reverse gear instead to prevent it from rolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this tip may seem similar to the previous tip, you&rsquo;ll notice distinct differences. You can leave your vehicle in first gear while parked because you&rsquo;re turning off the engine. When you&rsquo;re at a stop with the engine idling, it&rsquo;s best to have the transmission in neutral to prolong the life of the clutch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, remember to dip the clutch before firing up the ignition. If you just go straight to starting up your parked vehicle while it&rsquo;s in first gear, its engine will stall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Your Hand off the Shifter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t rest your hand on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/shift-knob\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"shift stick knob\">shift stick knob<\/a>. The shifter and transmission are more fragile than you may think, and putting your hand on the shifter applies pressure on them. The additional strain wears out the components in both parts faster. This shortens their service lives and can cause problems like grinding noises and slower shifting between gears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of resting your hand on the shifter, keep both of your hands on the steering wheel. Gripping the 10 and 2 positions on the steering wheel lets you react much faster to sudden developments on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Driving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/man-driving-the-car-with-manual-gearbox-1024x707.jpg\" alt=\"man driving the car with manual gearbox\" class=\"wp-image-41471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/man-driving-the-car-with-manual-gearbox-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/man-driving-the-car-with-manual-gearbox-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/man-driving-the-car-with-manual-gearbox-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/man-driving-the-car-with-manual-gearbox-1536x1061.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/man-driving-the-car-with-manual-gearbox-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/man-driving-the-car-with-manual-gearbox.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">While the learning curve for driving stick shift is steep, practice does make perfect.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving a vehicle with manual transmission can seem daunting, especially if you&rsquo;re used to automatic transmissions. You need to get rid of certain habits, and if you&rsquo;re careless, you may end up with a hefty repair bill to repair prematurely worn-out or damaged parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, there&rsquo;s something rewarding about pulling off a maneuver on your own rather than relying on an automatic transmission. And while the learning curve for driving stick shift is steep, practice does make perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning How to Drive a Stick Shift Is Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it&rsquo;s true that manual transmissions are becoming less popular in today&rsquo;s market, you shouldn&rsquo;t rule out learning how to drive one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manual transmissions are much more popular internationally than in the US, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean they&rsquo;re no longer important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some instances, driving a manual might be your only choice when your car breaks down, so it&rsquo;s a good idea to learn the ropes of stick shift driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, as vehicle prices continue to soar over the next few years, you might want to consider getting a manual instead of an automatic. The former are generally more affordable since the demand for them is low. You might even be doing your car salesman a favor when you get a manual off their lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason why you should learn how to drive a stick shift is because of how much money you&rsquo;ll be able to save at the pump in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some models with manual transmissions have been found to improve gas mileage anywhere between two and five mpg, trimming gasoline expenses from $1,200 to $800.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One might consider stick shift drivers to belong to an elite club, mainly because of how many people find it difficult to master shifting gears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also a handful of models that continue to be offered without an automatic transmission, which adds to the club&rsquo;s exclusivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re someone who likes to collect limited edition vehicles and you&rsquo;ve got your eye on one that has a manual transmission, you might want to practice first.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>While manual transmissions have been going out of favor in recent years, there are still many reasons to learn how&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/six-tips-for-driving-a-manual-like-a-pro\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":41473,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3767],"tags":[3055,1499],"ppma_author":[2607],"class_list":{"0":"post-41467","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-driving","8":"tag-clutch-pedal","9":"tag-shift-knob","10":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Six Tips for Driving a Manual Like a Pro - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A vehicle with a manual transmission gives you greater control over its performance on the road. 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