1) Simultaneously, place your right hand on the gear shift and place your left foot atop - but not pressing - the clutch pedal.
2) Simultaneously, release the accelerator pedal and press down the clutch pedal.
3) Gently move the gear shift from one gear to the other.
4) Return your right hand to the steering wheel while gently releasing the clutch pedal. (Hint: Using, and not abusing, the "friction point" is the tricky part.)
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Most people would think I should say to press the accelerator pedal while lifting the clutch. This is not always the case.
While lifting the clutch:
1) You may need to give it gas if you are trying to go faster.
2) You may need to use the brake if you are trying to go slower. By the way, if this is the case, you can, and should, even use the brake WHILE shifting.
3) You may need neither Gas nor Brake if you are changing gears but have no need to go faster or slower.
Which gear should I use?
The lower the gear, the greater the power and acceleration while using lots of fuel (less miles per gallon).
The higher the gear, the less the power and acceleration while using less fuel (greater miles per gallon).
REVERSE - The only gear for driving backwards.
NEUTRAL - Separates the engine power from the wheels.
FIRST - Has the greatest power and lowest speed. Used for starting movement and maneuvers.
SECOND - Use it for slow speed turns, small traffic circles, and following FIRST when starting off.
THIRD - Use it for faster speeds and following SECOND.
FOURTH - Even faster speeds. Following THIRD. Used for most town driving.
FIFTH - Fastest speeds. Following FOURTH. Most highway driving.
