Been a while since I've driven a manual hehe. My dad also taught me that. Press on the clutch para iwas kadyot. I remember my ex would always get mad at me for this. I would sometimes drive her car. So when I park her car, I put the gear in 1st gear when I turn it off. She naman, was taught not to press on the clutch when starting the car. So palaging nag kadyot yung car niya when she starts it (after I park it) hehe.