Learn stick shift in Seattle
Here at Stick Shift Skills, we specialize in one thing and one thing only – mastering the art of driving a manual transmission car. With over 20 years of experience, we have perfected the art of teaching manual driving, transforming hundreds of customers from all skill levels into confident stick shift drivers.
Whether you are a driving enthusiast, a traveler or a newbie looking to learn how to drive a manual transmission vehicle, Stick Shift Skills is here for you. We can't wait to share our passion and expertise with you!
Our Story
I believe that learning to drive a manual car isn't just about gaining a new skill, it's about experiencing the true joy of driving, and I want to share that joy with you.
As an enthusiast with over 20 years of experience driving stick, I'm passionate about saving the manuals and dedicated to passing on this knowledge to a new generation of drivers. That passion and dedication is what inspired the formation of Stick Shift Skills.
Get in touch with us if you have any questions!
Who is this for, and what you'll learn
Are you traveling abroad and just realized automatic cars are way pricier to rent?
Are you a sports car enthusiast looking to buy or try stick shift?
Do you just want to add another skill to your (already impressive) list of skills?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you're in the right place. We teach you regardless of your motivation and experience level driving stick. In fact, most students have never driven stick before coming to us, and they still leave the lesson confident that they'll have no trouble driving in a new country or driving home that manual compact car that just showed up in the dealership.
This is what and how we teach
What we teach:
- important concepts on driving stick and functions of the clutch and the gear selector
- driving smoothly with a stick shift (how to use the clutch, gas and gear selector so you can drive effortlessly just like an automatic)
- reversing techniques
- hill techniques so you don't roll back
- advanced tips on defensive driving with a stick shift
How we teach:
We will start from the basics. Typically, a lesson goes like this:
- explanation of the techniques you will learn
- brief demonstration session so you can see the techniques in practice
- you take the wheel and practice while the instructor provides feedback
- We provide up to 4 hours of instruction, but typically lessons last ~2.5 hours. Fast learners have done in less than 2 hours, while other students appreciate the extra time to practice.
