Learn How to Drive Stick in a Used Manual Vehicle

By Product Expert | Posted in Tips and Tricks on Friday, September 27th, 2019 at 4:53 pm
Closeup of gear shift in manual transmission vehicle

How To Drive a Stick Shift in a Used Car

If you are on the hunt for your next vehicle, you may have come across a few vehicles that interest you that happen to have a manual transmission. If you have never driven a manual transmission you might be curious to find out how to drive a stick shift in a used car to see if purchasing a manual vehicle is a good fit for you. Keep reading to find out what the steps are to drive a manual transmission so you can learn how to drive a stick.


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How to Drive a Manual Transmission Vehicle

When it comes to driving a stick shift, there are a lot of things to learn when it comes to a manual transmission. From understanding the tachometer, finding the pedals, figuring out shifting patterns, how to take off, and more. This video from Cars.com goes in-depth into how you can learn how to drive a manual transmission vehicle and better understand its components.

Transmission Gears and Speed

  • 1st Gear – 0-10 MPH
  • 2nd Gear – 3-25 MPH
  • 3rd Gear – 15-45 MPH
  • 4th Gear – 30-65 MPH
  • 5th Gear – 45+ MPH


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Don’t let a manual transmission scare you into skipping out on the used vehicle you’ve had your eye on. This guide is here to help you learn how to drive a stick shift in a used car. You can find used vehicles equipped with a manual transmission in our online inventory. For more information about the vehicles available on our lot, contact a member of the Battison Honda sales team today.

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