Adjust the seat so you can fully press the clutch and reach the steering wheel comfortably
Set seatbelt
Keep the gear lever in neutral before starting
Fully press the clutch pedal
Start the engine
With the clutch still fully pressed, move the gear lever to 1st gear
Slowly release the clutch until the engine speed drops slightly and the car begins to move (point of engagement)
While holding at the engagement point, gently press the accelerator to increase engine speed
Continue releasing the clutch smoothly until fully released
Accelerate in 1st gear as needed
To shift up: fully press clutch, move to the next higher gear, then smoothly release clutch while adding light accelerator
To shift down: fully press clutch, move to the lower gear, then smoothly release clutch while reducing or matching accelerator to avoid jerks
When slowing: lift off the accelerator, press clutch, shift down as needed, then release clutch smoothly in the lower gear
To stop: press clutch fully, shift to neutral, and apply the brake to come to a complete stop
If starting on an incline: apply parking brake, follow the start procedure in 1st gear, then release parking brake smoothly while releasing clutch and adding accelerator
For parking: shift to neutral, engage parking brake, and (if desired) turn off the engine
If you stall: press clutch fully, move gear lever to neutral, restart engine, then repeat the start procedure in 1st gear