Siwa Driving School

🚗 Manual Car Driving Made Simple: Gears, Clutch, Brake & Accelerator

New to driving a manual (stick shift)? Here’s your quick guide to understanding how everything works:

🔹 1. Clutch Pedal (Left Pedal)

Use: Connects/disconnects engine power to the wheels

Press Fully: When changing gears

Release Slowly: Especially when starting in 1st gear to avoid stalling

❌ Avoid riding the clutch – Keep your foot off when not shifting

🔹 2. Gear Shifting Basics
Manual gear pattern (example):

1 3 5
|---|---|
2 4 R

1st Gear: Starting from a stop or heavy traffic

2nd Gear: Slow turns, speed bumps

3rd Gear: City driving (25–35 km/h)

4th Gear: 40–50 km/h

5th Gear: 50+ km/h (Highways)

Reverse: Moving backward

🔹 3. Accelerator / Race Pedal (Right Pedal)

Increases engine power and speed

Gently press while releasing the clutch in 1st gear

Use in higher gears to maintain or increase speed

🔹 4. Brake Pedal (Middle Pedal)

Slows down or stops the car

Press smoothly to avoid jerks

At low speeds (