Never attempt to start out driving using a 5 speed... scary piece of equipment there. *sigh* I can't believe I don't have a clue how to drive and I'm 18. yuck. Hopeless!
I didn't learn how to drive until I was 18 and I've only driven an automatic 3 times. (twice during a couple of lessons just to ensure that I would pass the test and once during the test.) I learned on my mothers 5 speed.