my manual driving experience
Yesterday it was a rainy day. I managed to drive my 99 manual jetta with a bit difficulty. front tires are squealing without moving ahead, in fact more revs i give more it moves to sides. its like floating in the water. I am good at releasing the cluch but rain, front tires condition and power of your car will decide. Added to rain there is bumper to bumper traffic. the guy behind is SUV and he is very close. OVerall its not that difficult... i managed wihtout moving back... I feel you just have to let your car squeal till it gets forward motion... i am sure i can manage without much squealing on a dry day. tip: on the top, drop someone off the car to take pictures. i didnt do it.