Manual transmission cars are more common in Europe and Japan than the United States, but knowing how to safely use neutral with a stick shift is important.

If you’ve never driven a car with a manual transmission, the prospect of learning how might seem overwhelming, so we’ve answered questions from drivers who are new to stick shifts.

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