Manual Driving Tips

You should be able to press the clutch all the way down.
It goes much further down than the other pedals.
Avoid driving with high heels.
Consider keeping an extra pair of flats in your car.
Be aware of where the Reverse gear is on the Shifter.
Some cars require you to push down or lift a switch to go into reverse.
Adjust the seat and mirrors.
Be aware of what gear it’s in when you start it.
It might have been parked in 1st or reverse. If you start it and release the clutch, you could have a problem.

Don’t rest your foot on the clutch while driving.
Avoid excessive coasting in neutral, downshifting while slowing down is safer.
Don’t use the clutch to roll back and forth on a hill, like those kids do.
Avoid shifting in the middle of a turn.
Keep your left hand on the steering wheel.
Some drivers when driving automatic, only keep one hand on the steering wheel.
Since manual requires you to shift with your right hand, start using both hands!
Hold the lower gear a bit longer while merging on the highway.
Lower gears give more acceleration.

Press the clutch in sooner when stopping.
slippery roads may cause the brakes to lock the wheels, clutch in before this happens.
Avoid sudden braking for the same reason.
On icy or snowy roads, hold the lower gears a bit longer.
lower gears provide more control
Avoid coasting in neutral. Stay in gear & downshift as you slow down.