I really want to learn how to drive a manual car, but I’m not sure where to start. What do I need to do in order to learn this skill? Should I get lessons?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If you’ve never driven a manual car before, it’s a good idea to have someone teach you how to do it. It can be tricky to figure out how to start driving a manual car without someone there to help you, especially if you don’t have experience using a car with a clutch. If you have someone with you, you won’t have to panic if you
If you don’t know anyone who can teach you, you can also get driving lessons. Most lessons will be between two and six hours long, so you’ll have lots of time to get comfortable driving a manual car.
Once you know what you’re doing, you can start practicing on your own to perfect the skill!
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