Another Clutch Q

[Fiddlesticks]

Brain is in overload this am-

How forgiving is the clutch? (General terms)

Need to teach a kiddo how to drive manual and not sure how that will go?

[WASABI]

From personal experience, it is a very easy to learn manual shifting with the Miata. Just start on level ground (big empty parking lot) and take her slow.

[Cxmoney]

^ what he said. I taught my ex wife with my car and it was really easy.

[theothersawyer]

Miatas are simple to drive! Great for learning on!

[kung fu jesus]

My general advice would be unless the kiddo already has a bit of solo time under their belt, learning to drive a manual transmission as their first car is going to be a bit of an overload. It can vary person to person, but the third pedal and gear shift is a lot to ask of an inexperienced driver. The Miata is one of the easiest car to teach someone, RWD anyway.

[Fiddlesticks]

My youngest (16) can drive a manual already. His brother (22) can not. So we will be teaching the oldest. He's been driving for 7 years and should pick it up easily enough. I "might" let them use the car.

[WASABI]

Just make sure you have a good clutch to start off with. :teehee: