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Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I would recommend practicing on a truck at first. The clutch is beefier and can take the punishment of a newbie, and you’ll get more of an idea of how the clutch feels when it engages.
x00z@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Trucks don’t have too much to do with it. It’s completely different per car in general. I’ve driven in cars that are almost impossible to stall.
Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 3 weeks ago
Hondas (90s) have been the easiet manual to get moving I’ve ever seen. You practically can’t stall them.
And I disagree with the truck - those can make learning harder. One of the hardest I’ve ever driven was a Ford from the 90’s. Heavy as hell clutch that was too small, terrible gear ratios so starting off was a bitch, with big gaps between the gears.
But I’ve also driven old trucks with granny gears - an extra-low gear below first for getting moving with a heavy load. Those you just let off the clutch and the truck moves at a walking pace.
Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
It’s less the stalling and more that the clutch is heavy duty and can take the abuse of a learner grinding it a lot more.
x00z@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Ah I see.