That's how they all do it in Britain anyway.

Hey I do that too!! There’s a skill for moving from 1st to Reverse with the left hand while the right looks for the cup holder with the coffee in hand.

This is the way.

• put in first gear with right hand

• activate starter motor with right hand

• accelerate with right foot

• hold wheel with right knee

• Pull stick out of first. Gently slot into second as engine speed drops to the perfect RPM. Feather throttle if necessary.

• accelerate through second

• pull stick out of second, gently slot into third as engine speed drops to perfect RPM as above

• to decelerate, pull stick out of third, raise RPM then release throttle. Drop into second at perfect engine speed. Apply brake. Throw into neutral before stopping. Switch engine off.

Driving manual with one foot, one knee, and one hand (while completely screwing your baulk rings): a tutorial.