Driving a manual car requires coordination between your hands and feet to operate the clutch, gear stick, and accelerator. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Familiarize Yourself with the Controls

• Clutch Pedal (far left): Disengages the engine from the wheels, allowing you to change gears.
• Brake Pedal (middle): Slows or stops the car.
• Accelerator (far right): Controls engine speed.
• Gear Stick: Used to select gears.
• Parking Brake: Keeps the car stationary.

2. Start the Car

• Ensure the gear stick is in neutral (move it side to side to check).
• Press the clutch pedal fully to the floor.
• Start the engine by turning the ignition key or pressing the start button.

3. Engage First Gear

• Keep the clutch pressed down.
• Move the gear stick to first gear (usually the top-left position).
• Release the handbrake.

4. Start Moving

• Slowly release the clutch pedal while gently pressing the accelerator.
• As you release the clutch, the car will begin to move. Do this smoothly to avoid stalling.
• Once the car is moving, fully release the clutch.

5. Shifting Gears

• To shift gears, release the accelerator, press the clutch, and move the gear stick to the next gear.
• Once in the new gear, slowly release the clutch and press the accelerator.

6. Slowing Down or Stopping

• To slow down, release the accelerator and press the brake.
• As the car slows, press the clutch fully to avoid stalling.
• Shift to a lower gear if you're slowing down but not stopping, or shift to neutral if you're stopping.

7. Parking

• Press the clutch and brake to bring the car to a stop.
• Put the gear stick in neutral and engage the handbrake.
• Turn off the engine.

Tips:

• Listen to the engine: You'll learn when to shift based on engine sound (usually between 2,500-3,500 RPM).
• Practice: Smooth coordination between the clutch and accelerator is key to mastering manual driving.