How to Drive Smoothly with a Manual Transmission

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Move the stick into neutral by putting it in between first and second gear.

   (when you're in neutral, the gear stick should move freely from left to right).
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   Step 2: Start the car.

   ,,, You notice a point reaches that the head of the car in front of your sight jolts a bit up and there will be a slight decrease in the engine's RPM.
   
   Release the hand brake at this point but don't release the clutch fully. , Keep the RPMs only slightly above idle: manage this with the throttle as you consistently release the clutch with your left foot. ,,
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   Step 3: Depress the clutch fully.

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   Step 4: push the stick into the first gear.

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   Step 5: Slowly release the clutch and add to the accelerator

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   Step 6: until it begins to engage slightly.

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   Step 7: Continue to slowly release the clutch as you press on the accelerator slowly.

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   Step 8: Continue slowly adding more throttle and slowly release the clutch until the clutch is fully engaged.

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   Step 9: Accelerate as normal.

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