Stick Shift Specialists
We specialize in stick shift and nothing else!
Why Choose Us?
Specialists - Only teach stick shift.
Car Included - Instructors provide the car for practice.
Open Practice Area - Learn in an empty parking lot.
Complete curriculum - Learn hill starts, parking, up and down shifting, and more.
Car Included - Instructors provide the car for practice.
Open Practice Area - Learn in an empty parking lot.
Complete curriculum - Learn hill starts, parking, up and down shifting, and more.
Lessons & Packages
Whether you're starting from scratch, need additional time, or just need a quick refresher, we have the right lesson plan tailored to fit your needs.
Level 1
- Perfect for: UPS, Valet parking, mechanics moving cars on the lot, automobile detailers.
- The basic package is ideal for anyone who needs to drive a stick shift at low speeds. You’ll learn how to engage first and second gear, engage the reverse, and feather the clutch to move the car into and out of parking spots, engine bays, and show rooms.
For pricing information, see "Purchase a Lesson" at bottom of page
Level 2
Most Popular Package
- Perfect for: Vehicles under 250 Horsepower, renting cars while traveling
- Most popular training package.
- Level 2 gives you a blend of value and experience, teaching you how to go up through the gears, downshift, parallel parking, and parking in parking lots. This is what we’d recommend if you’re going to drive on the open road.
For pricing information, see "Purchase a Lesson" at bottom of page
Level 3
High-Power Vehicle Training
- Perfect for: Vehicles over 250 Horsepower
- Level 3 is where you get prepared for the power and sensitivity of sports cars and heavy duty trucks. The basic mechanics of a 250+ vehicle are the same, but the big difference is in pedal control. You’re going to need precise shifting, rev matching, and power management so that you protect your clutch when getting the lead out. But even more important is managing all of that power at low speeds. Feathering into a parking spot can be tricky when you have a massively powerful engine under the hood. Your instructor will pay extra attention to pedal control, focusing on toe heel and feathering the clutch so that you maintain smooth and steady control at low speeds. The last thing you want to do is accidentally lurch forward and scratch your bumper.
- NOTE: This lesson is usually taught with a vehicle that has LESS than 250 horsepower. The core focus of this course is repetition and practice of the maneuvers that are difficult for new stick shift drivers if they drive a powerful sports car AFTER the lesson. Learning these skills does NOT require use of a powerful car.
For pricing information, see "Purchase a Lesson" at bottom of page
About Me
Hey, I'm Daniel!
I learned how to drive Stick Shift in my dads 1988 Ford F150 at the age of 16. I prefer to drive stick shift because it is more mentally engaging and more fun than driving an automatic. The gas mileage can be better, the control can be better, and then there is always the bragging rights of having this skill in a society that is quickly loosing the knowledge and skill of driving stick shift. It's all around more fun and engaging and comes in handy every now and then when the only driving option is a vehicle with a stick shift. Since I started driving I have taught four different people how to drive stick shift (my wife, my sister, my cousin, and an ex girlfriend). I've also spent a few years teaching swing dance in the past and feel that my experience as a Professional Engineer and teacher lends me an excellent set of skills highly useful in teaching skills like stick shift driving. I have exceptional patience and a perfect learning vehicle (older vehicle results in less worry for the student that has concerns about damaging a vehicle while learning). Looking forward to teaching anyone willing to learn. |
LocationTeaching Locations: 1) 8030 N Northridge Mall Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223 - Behind the Taco Bell/in front of Mendards 2) W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd, Cedarburg, WI 53012 - Cedarburg High School Parking lot 3) 13939 N Cedarburg Rd, Mequon, WI 53097 - Alliance Bible Church |
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Stick Shift Driving Academy
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 208-7672
(262) 208-7672