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• To step
• Part 1 of 3: Starting the car
• Tips
• Warnings

To be able to drive in a manual car you have to perform more actions than in an automatic transmission. But when you're used to it, it's actually more fun and you have more control over the car in terms of gear shifting and acceleration. But before you can drive, you need to learn how to start a manual car - so start quickly at Step 1 to learn more about that.

To step

Part 1 of 3: Starting the car

1. Use your handbrake. To do the inclination test with your handbrake, press your clutch and put the car in gear. Release the clutch until you find the point of application and release the handbrake. Once the handbrake has been released, you can put your right foot on the accelerator and continue driving as usual.

Tips

• Fully depress the clutch.
• When starting the car, the parking brake must be applied to prevent the car from moving.

Warnings

• Always wear seat belts in a moving vehicle.
• When starting the car, the handbrake must be applied, or you must have your foot on the brake pedal. The car can start moving with the clutch depressed or when the car is in neutral.
• Never drive a manual car if you have no experience with it. First, ask a friend to teach you.