Enter 21-year-old race car driver Caitlin Wood.

The Tenambit woman has recently returned to Europe to follow her dreams of racing overseas.

But, she didn’t leave home without sharing some top tips for driving a manual car like a professional.

Watch below as she shares her step-by-step guide on making the smoothest of gear changes.

With her help, you could be on the road in no time.

Caitlin’s top tip: If you are stressed about it, start learning how to start the car at home in your driveway so you don’t have the added pressure of cars and road rules.

And, go to quiet back streets to learn because you will be stopping and starting a lot.