Driving tips for manual transmission in congested areas are as follows: 1. Flat ground start: When starting on flat ground, the vehicle will not roll back, so there is no need to use the brake-start method. Simply release the clutch to the half-engagement point. 2. Brake-start method: This involves starting the engine while pressing the foot brake or using the handbrake, then releasing the brake when the vehicle shows signs of moving forward to complete the start. 3. Acceleration and gear shifting during start: Whether starting on flat ground or using the brake-start method, once the vehicle starts moving, gently press the accelerator and lightly release the clutch as the speed increases. In other words, you can press the accelerator while releasing the clutch. If unsure, you can delay releasing the clutch by one or two seconds. After releasing the clutch, when the speed continues to increase, immediately release the accelerator, press the clutch, and shift to second gear. 4. Downshifting with double-clutch and throttle blip technique: Press the clutch pedal and disengage the gear; release the clutch pedal and give a throttle blip (the amount of throttle depends on the speed change before and after shifting); press the clutch pedal again and engage the new lower gear. 5. Traffic light technique: When approaching a traffic light, judge in advance. If you are 200-300 meters away and the light turns yellow, you can shift to neutral and coast to the intersection while waiting for the red light. This not only saves fuel but also takes better care of the brakes.
