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Need tips... - fem - 06-18-2004
I need some tips on how to learn to drive a 5 speed. I got my new car yesterday and it's a standard. I practice for about an hour lastnight and an hour today. Well I was stalling A LOT when shifting into first, but I think I almost got that down. My main problem is hills/inclines. Does anyone have any tips on how to get that down? I am still driving my old car around today cause I can't drive my new one.
This may be a silly question, but I could use the help. My boyfriend is trying to teach me (which he is doing great), but I didn't know if there were any tips that yall know that I could use to learn this.
Thanks.
Need tips... - Banana - 06-18-2004
Been driving standard for 13 years, still sometimes have trouble on hills. Just have to give it lots of gas. Once you get used to the car, it will be much easier.
Need tips... - ClayRock - 06-18-2004
Imagine fem that your feet are on a pulley system...
When you start off, you have your foot all the way down on the clutch. When you start to go, let off the clutch just as much as the amount of gas your giving it...
if that doesnt' help just give it gas and slowly let off the clutch, you will learn quickly...every car is different and each has a different release point where the clutch catch's the gear.
My advice also, drive alone around the block...its hard having someone watching over your shoulder, it makes you nervous...just drive alone close to home, you'll be fine.
What kinda car?
Need tips... - frostednuts - 06-18-2004
if your emegency brake has a handle you can use it when you are on a hill to hold the car until you get used to the clutch and the roll back
Need tips... - fem - 06-18-2004
Quote:Originally posted by ClayRock@Jun 17 2004, 11:32 PMYes it is making me nervous when my boyfriend is in the car. I made him get out once, and I did great.
Imagine fem that your feet are on a pulley system...
When you start off, you have your foot all the way down on the clutch. When you start to go, let off the clutch just as much as the amount of gas your giving it...
if that doesnt' help just give it gas and slowly let off the clutch, you will learn quickly...every car is different and each has a different release point where the clutch catch's the gear.
My advice also, drive alone around the block...its hard having someone watching over your shoulder, it makes you nervous...just drive alone close to home, you'll be fine.
What kinda car?
Thanks for the advice.
Oh and it's a 2004 Cavalier.
It's cute, I had a Cavalier before which I am still driving but I love Chevy's.
Need tips... - ClayRock - 06-18-2004
Quote:Yes it is making me nervous when my boyfriend is in the car. I made him get out once, and I did great.
Thanks for the advice.
Oh and it's a 2004 Cavalier. It's cute, I had a Cavalier before which I am still driving but I love Chevy's.
I taught myself to drive a stick, first vehicle, i refused to have my dad in the car cuz he made me nervous.
I like the new Cavalier's...definate chick car, but with gas prices, you made a fine choice...I drive a 99 S-10 Extreme.
Chevy's Rock!!!
Need tips... - fem - 06-18-2004
Chevy's do rock! TxBubba (my cousin) drives an s-10 - they're nice trucks.
Need tips... - xoxmelxox - 06-18-2004
hey girl i drive a 2003 cavalier, i love the new models! they are cute!
I would give u some tips but i dont have any lol. My friend tried teaching me how to drive a standard in his brand new truck.......i burned his clutch and hit a huge skunk all in thesame night. 3 months later we could still smell that skunk in there.. he's never let me drive it since
Need tips... - fem - 06-18-2004
Quote:Originally posted by xoxmelxox@Jun 18 2004, 01:34 AMlol mel.....yeah I have burned the clutch a time or two!! I just went out driving and finally hit the busy streets, I did suprisingly well!!! :lol: The hills, well they are still kinda gettin' me.
hey girl i drive a 2003 cavalier, i love the new models! they are cute!
I would give u some tips but i dont have any lol. My friend tried teaching me how to drive a standard in his brand new truck.......i burned his clutch and hit a huge skunk all in thesame night. 3 months later we could still smell that skunk in there.. he's never let me drive it since
Need tips... - fuzzynuggetz - 06-18-2004
Getting used to a stick is hard. You just need to practice. I first time I drove a stick it was my fathers truck, I drove it through the side of the barn. I hope you have better luck.
Need tips... - Undeadcannibal - 06-18-2004
I can't drive stick very well, I have trouble grappling and pulling a phallic-shaped object.