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 Randy.
I've been driving and enjoying stick shift cars for as long as I can remember. I've owned some great stick shift cars such as - Triumph TR7 [my first!], Mazda RX7, Acura NSX - 4 of them, Honda S2000, Nissan 370Z, Porsche Boxster, and a few more! After you learn to drive a stick, you'll learn how boring an automatic really is! In my mind, there is nothing better than to slip into a stick shift car, and just go for a ride. I've been driving sticks for more than 35 years, and have taught many friends and family how to drive them over the years. It's a rewarding experience to see the joy on someone's face when they put it all together and can now drive a stick! I guarantee you we will have fun while adhering to all safety factors in this new element. I can have you driving a stick shift in just hours of instruction. You'll be learning on my 2017 Subaru Forester - it's a great car to learn on with easy shifting, a great transmission for low speed learning, and a clutch that is easy to learn on and master. |
LocationTeaching Places:
1. Lowe's Shopping Mall, Hackettstown, NJ. - Plenty of open space for the first time stick shift driver, especially on weekdays. 2. Rockaway Mall, Rockaway, NJ. Very good spot with few obstacles and many open areas to practice. One of my favorites. 3. Bridgewater Mall, Bridgewater, NJ. Another great open spot in a very large Mall shopping center parking lot. A great place to learn. |
Stick Shift Driving Academy
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(617) 830-7560
(617) 830-7560