Game shows vehicle controls by default, but Help Window must be enabled. Controls available for PC, Xbox One/Series X|S, PS4, and PS5. Controller support available on PC
Press brake pedal firmly with right foot before starting. Adjust seat, mirrors, and fasten seatbelt before driving. Familiarize yourself with car's layout and features
Basic transmission requiring constant gear shifting with clutch pedal. Simple design leads to easier repairs and lower costs. Offers better performance and fuel efficiency than automatics. High learning curve and requires skillful driving
ATF is a hydraulic fluid essential for automatic transmissions. Usually colored red or green to differentiate from motor oil. Contains base oil and additives for specific transmission requirements
Gear stick is a metal lever attached to automobile transmission. Manual transmission uses shift lever, automatic uses gear selector. Shifting requires clutch pedal disengagement with left foot
First automatic transmission was 1904 Sturtevant's horseless carriage gearbox. GM Hydramatic became first mass-produced automatic transmission in 1939. Automatic transmissions became standard in large cars since 1974. Global manual transmission market fell from 43% to 37% by 2020