Driving Tips

When I first learned to drive a manual transmission car, I noticed that some teachers just didn't know how to teach very well. I am going to write a little guide with some tips, in the simplest...

Driving during a snow storm can be dangerous especially if you have never driven in snow before. New drivers and those in areas that don’t normally get snow are vulnerable to accidents. Even...

Most automatic Mazda3 models are equipped with what's called "manual-shift mode." While in "drive", the transmission works like any other automatic transmission, shifting gears for you as you...

Teaching yourself to drive a manual transmission is one of the most difficult tasks you can undertake. I learned to drive a manual transmission from a friend and thought I would never be able to...

Parking in a city or town where spaces are limited may force you to park on a hill. Unlike parking on other areas of a street, a hill poses the danger of your car rolling down and hitting another...

Learning to drive a stick shift isn't terribly difficult. But the need is becoming more rare as most cars have automatic transmissions or have a Tiptronic clutchless transmission. Those who have...

Manual (or standard) transmissions have been around as long as cars have. While many people choose to drive automatic cars, manual gearboxes allow you more control over how you drive....

Using a manual transmission efficiently is a matter of becoming familiar with the shifting process. Mastering stick shifts, clutches and coordinating accelerators comes with practice. Drivers who...

Driving a manual transmission car in the United States is not a necessary skill. Most cars are standard with automatic transmission, but learning can be a useful skill. Manual cars are generally...

The parking brake is a mechanical device with two main functions in vehicle operation. Drivers use it to ensure that a car or truck remains stationary while parked. Drivers can also use it as a...

Driving a car with a manual transmission can seem like a daunting task at first, but it also has its benefits as far as shifting gears and overall control. Once you get the hang of driving a...

One of the nice things about having a car with a manual transmission is having the ability to push start it. While it's a relatively simply process, be sure to check out the tips/warnings to pull...

The manual transmission of a vehicle is a gearbox that requires manual shifting from one gear to another. Timing in shifting depends on the grade of the road and the speed the vehicle is...

The term "neutral transmission" refers to the state when the transmission is shifted into the neutral position or neutral gear on the gearbox. Many people believe that putting your car into...

A tiptronic transmission is an automatic transmission that can be controlled like a manual transmission. In a standard automatic transmission, a computer selects which gear the car should operate...

When driving a stick, or manual transmission, the first step is to push in the clutch while trying to turn the ignition. Discover how to use the clutch when shifting gears with help from the...

Downshifting is done to slow down without using the brakes, but this isn't good for the transmission, and it is also dangerous. Discover why a driver should check to make sure no one is behind...

Drifting a car is much easier when you drive a stick shift. You can still drift an automatic car, but it takes some skill. The problem is that when you try the drift, there's a big potential of...

Practice, practice, practice. The pressure of someone learning to drive a manual transmission can be overwhelming and intimidating, especially when you add in some traffic to the lesson. The...

The number of manual shift cars and trucks is decreasing, but a driver may find a need to operate a manual shift vehicle. Driving a manual shift car or truck is different than driving one with an...

One of the most challenging experiences in learning to drive can be learning how to operate a vehicle with a manual transmission. Once you become comfortable in operating a vehicle with a manual...

Anyone who has limited their driving abilities to cars and trucks with automatic transmissions has deprived themselves of a lot of great driving experiences. They have also deprived themselves of...

Whether we see them in movies or on the road, burnouts always draw attention. The purpose of the burnout is to raise the tire temperature before a drag race (tires perform better when they are...

There are few events more frustrating that getting your car stuck in the mud. While the initial reaction is to gun the engine, that won’t help the situation, and will probably make things...

Steep mountain roads often have beautiful views but also hold serious hazards for divers. Keeping a manual transmission car under control takes skill and practice. Learning the techniques for...

Parallel parking can be a daunting task, especially if you're driving a vehicle with a manual transmission and you're attempting to park on a hill. The process to parallel park with a manual...

Rush hour is always a hassle for any driver but more so when you have a manual transmission. The simple act of pushing the clutch in and out begins to fatigue the leg and just relaxing becomes...

Did you know that if you have a manual transmission car that you can start it without even cranking the ignition? This is a very helpful trick to know if your battery ever dies on you, since you...

Before the 1950s, all cars and trucks sold in the U.S. were manual transmission vehicles. The introduction of automatic transmission made driving much easier to learn. Vehicles using automatic...

If ever a time in history calls for improving your gas mileage, it is now. So taking a moment to consider and monitor the way you drive your car can save you hundreds even thousands of dollars a...

Driving a car with an automatic transmission makes several aspects of driving automated. There is no clutch to press, and the car shifts gears on its own. Driving an automatic car is a lot easier...

It's incredibly important to know how to drive a vehicle with a manual transmission (stick shift). You may be called upon to drive a friend's car should your friend have too much to drink, become...

Most people dread learning how to drive a car with a manual transmission. If you first learned to drive an automatic, you may not feel comfortable with the idea of working three different pedals...

One of the most frustrating things about learning to drive a manual transmission is the problems that you encounter. Sometimes you just want to quit because you can't seem to stop the car from...

Downshifting is a technique for either slowing down or exploiting the greater power of lower gears in a manual transmission vehicle. The driver shifts down in gears (e.g. 4th to 3rd, 3rd to 2nd)...

If you can stop a car with no brakes, you just might head off a nasty accident. You may or may not have advanced warning that your brakes will fail; so prepare yourself for such an emergency by...

Clutchless shifting with a traditional manual transmission is quickly becoming a lost art with the advent of "manumatic" transmissions. What possible reason would you want to shift...