Both newbies and experienced drivers should know the basics of bump-starting or push-starting a car. If you have a vehicle with a manual transmission and a weak or dead battery, it's possible to start ...

The neutral (N) gear in a manual transmission vehicle is not exactly a gear like first (1), second (2), third (3), or reverse (R). Placing the shift lever in neutral means the transmission is not ...

The process of launching a manual transmission is straight forward, but there are a few variables you need to adjust for optimizing your speed. 1. Press the clutch in. 2. Apply throttle, holding the ...

Believe it or not, there's more than one approach to downshifting with a manual transmission. Whether you're new to manual ...

Shifting gears, the feel of the clutch underneath your foot. These mark the experience behind the wheel of a manual transmission car — now a rare breed in the U.S. Though the American auto industry ...

Whether you're new to manual transmissions or have been driving with them for years, it's important to remember that there are "right" and "wrong" ways to use them. Particularly because, unlike ...