Drive Safer hosts a four-hour manual transmission (stick shift) clinic for participants to become familiarized with the mechanics of the manual transmission, and learn to safely operate a vehicle equipped with this type of transmission.

The participant is expected to bring their own vehicle for this clinic. Some vehicles may be available for this clinic at an additional cost, based on availability.  Call for information.

What do you need to be eligible to participate in a Drive Safer Stick Shift Clinic?

• Participants must be at least 16 years old
             (There is no maximum age limit. Adults and seniors are strongly encouraged to participate.)
• Currently driving on a valid learner’s permit or driver’s license
• Must utilize your own vehicle
            (unless you rent our vehicle – call for information)

What do I learn when I enroll in a Drive Safer Stick Shift Clinic?

The safe and proper operation of a manual transmission (stick shift)

• What the tachometer and clutch are
• How to properly start, stop and switch gears
• When to use each gear

What do I experience when I enroll in a Drive Safer Stick Shift Clinic?

• Essential car control skills
• Safe following distances and appropriate stopping distances
• How to use the tachometer and clutch
• Switching gears
• Maintaining gears
• Starting and stopping
• Traffic patterns

What are the dates of the upcoming course(s)?

Can’t find the course you are looking for?  Call us at (201) 485-7792 or email us at [email protected].