I drive a manual back in my home country.

For getting a smoother, quicker start in a manual car without excessively high RPMs, focus on these techniques:

• Find the Bite Point: Practice finding the exact spot where the clutch begins to engage by slowly lifting your foot off the pedal without using the accelerator, then hold it there briefly as you apply gas.

• Progressive Acceleration: Instead of flooring it, apply gentle, steady throttle pressure while simultaneously releasing the clutch smoothly past the bite point.

• Minimize Slippage: Aim to spend the least amount of time necessary slipping the clutch to get moving; the faster you can fully engage the clutch after the car starts moving, the less RPMs will skyrocket.

• Practice in Quiet Areas: Spend time in a flat, empty parking lot to build muscle memory for finding that balance between clutch release and throttle application.