Why Does a Manual Transmission Stall?

[DeRiver]

Manual transmission stalls primarily due to improper clutch control. Here are the relevant details: Stalling at startup: This mostly happens when the left foot lifts the clutch too abruptly or the right foot fails to apply throttle in time. The key is to gradually lift the left foot off the clutch while gently pressing the throttle with the right foot before the clutch is fully released. When the clutch reaches the engagement point, you'll feel the car start to creep forward—this is when to apply more throttle with the right foot and fully release the clutch with the left. Stalling while driving: Often caused by being in a high gear at low speed. Many beginners forget to shift to neutral when braking, neglecting to downshift. There's no trick to this; it's about forming the habit through practice and repetition.