Learning to Drive Stick

[johncarync]

TIP: Don’t begin on a flat surface–begin on a slight DECLINE. I have found that novices learn easiest when they start on a surface with a slight downward slope. Once they let their foot off the brake, the car begins to roll forward slowly. This makes letting out the clutch (whether they do it fast or slow) a less-jerky and less-damaging affair. It also lessens the importance of how much gas to apply. Often no gas is necessary meaning they only have to think about one foot. When they get the hang of that, graduate them to a flat surface. The final exam is starting on a steep incline without stalling.