My experience is that for Americans under a certain age driving a stick shift is a lost art. My daughter went on a trip with her then fiancé and was floored that he couldn't drive a stick and she had to do all the driving.
I think a couple lessons and he'll be fine. Hills r always a challenge so be sure he practices that I. His lesson.

Ufortunately, this is true... My son never drove sitck shift, so he never will... And he will have the same issue going to other countries...

It would be hard to practice hill driving in Illinois, but I will make sure they will find at least one during his lessons... He used to drive a truck in the army years ago, so he should be fine. I hope.

A couple of years ago, he first drove on left side, so this year he should be looking forward to new learning experience.

I have always owned a stick shift car. I get confused when I drive an automatic...where is the clutch pedal?

I was so happy when this clutch pedal was finally gone... And my righ hand could hold a coffee cup...