Any tips for driving a stick?

Okay, so my parents bought me a car this week…a purple Honda Fit. It was for a great price and I love how it’s so good with gas. I’m very happy with it.

My dad insisted that I get a stick shift so we did. I can drive it okay but I’m still learning…I need to learn some tips/tricks to make the driving go more smoothly…(it’s a 5 speed by the way)

So can anyone offer some tips/tricks to keep in mind while driving a stick?

I’m mostly concerned with acceleration. Whenever I stop (at a stoplight or a stop sign) and I start up again in 1st gear, I find it hard to accelerate quickly enough not to annoy the people behind me! How do I accelerate quickly without “revving” too much?

Any tips or advice would be appreciated! ^^ Thanks!