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How do I go in reverse in a manual car?
I’ve just started driving my first manual car and I think I’m getting the hang of it pretty well. But I’m a little unsure how to reverse with a manual transmission properly. Is there any special trick I should know about?
Patrick Price · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Many drivers new to manual transmissions worry about how to reverse a manual car, but the answer is pretty simple and isn’t too different from going in reverse in an automatic car. You’ll just need to follow these steps:
- Place your foot on the brake peddle.
- Release the emergency break.
- Engage the clutch.
- Put the gear selector in reverse.
- Gently press on the gas peddle until your car reaches 1500-200 RPMs
- Partially release the clutch until the car begins moving backward.
- When you’re done reversing, push the clutch back in and put your foot on the brake.
And that’s all there is to it! Enjoy your new manual transmission car! And don’t forget to use
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