How to drive a manual car and make the changes yourself

Although it is a technology that some consider to be on the way to extinction , the reality is that millions of people still drive these types of vehicles and, in fact, they are the favorites of many experts. Mastering them is not difficult; it just takes some practice. Ready to start? Here's what you need to know to learn how to drive a manual car .

The gear stick is an art. True, mastering it may not do anything for your reputation as a chariot fanatic , but ignoring how to use it could take you down some rungs. Also, even if you are surrounded by automatic vehicles, if you travel the world and rent a car you will see that many come with manual transmission. In much of Europe, for example, cars still have a manual transmission as standard.

But there is more: manual vehicles are easier to maintain, and help fuel efficiency due to their direct level of control. Here's a simple guide on how to do it, so you can drive everything from cheap compact cars to the best sedans. Obviously, there's nothing like first-hand experience, but we think these simple instructions are a good way to get you started.

Familiarize yourself with the clutch pedal and gear lever

Assuming you own or have access to a vehicle with a manual transmission, get in the driver's seat and take note of the various features and components while the car is not running. Meet the clutch, that extra pedal to the left of the brake. It is the heart of the difference between an automatic and a manual car. Be particularly familiar with its resistance by stepping on it and releasing it. Next, locate the gear stick, normally positioned on the center console, between the front seats, or next to the steering wheel. Make sure your seat is snug so you can easily reach all three pedals and, as always, make sure your seat belt is fastened.

Next, examine the shift pattern, usually etched onto the shift knob. This diagram generally shows a series of lines and numbers that correspond to each gear. Note the location of the individual gears, and the Reverse gear, which is often accessed by downshifting from fifth gear.

 Occasionally, in many Volkswagen vehicles, for example, Reverse is positioned by first pressing down on the gear lever and then moving it from the first position. There is also a Neutral gear, located in the so-called “gray area”, in the middle of everything, when the lever is not in any gear or gear. That Neutral location allows you to release the clutch pedal while keeping the car running. By depressing the clutch and moving the shift lever from first and second gear, for example, the lever will go through the Neutral position. Automatic transmissions do all of this… automatically.

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