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 Glen!
I've always been the kind of individual that appreciated sharing my knowledge and expertise with others, I started driving a stick when I was 17 years old back in 1992. I've driven both Automatic and Stick, but prefer a stick shift. I purchased a 6 speed manual shift Jeep Wrangler in 2007 and I will never go back to an automatic if I'm able to. Since then I've taught several people how to drive a stick shift and about how to take care of the vehicle as well in general. Giving them the right push in the right direction with the right knowledge helps guide them to make a decision if they want a stick shift vehicle or an automatic based on what they discover in my lessons. I've trained teenagers age 13 and up as well as young adults. I look forward to teaching more in the future and helping guide others to a proper driving technique and teach them not only the difference between the manual and automatic vehicles, but as well as help them make an educated decision as to the purchase of either one and what they may be up against maintenance wise. |
LocationTeaching Location:
1. Gardendale First Baptist Church 2. North Campus Parking Lot 3. Gardendale High School Senior Parking lot |
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Stick Shift Driving Academy
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 900-4446
(205) 900-4446