Can you drive a stick shift? 10 things you need to know...

There are some basic life skills all of us should learn, or teach our children. 

Here are 10 to start with:

* Start a fire without matches. You never know when this might come in handy- a fire is one of the most important elements for survival for a human being- providing warmth, light, and energy.

* Know how to swim. If you don’t know how to swim yet, you need to seriously consider learning. There are a number of emergency situations where you might need to swim in order to survive or help someone else in the water.

* Jump start a car. This isn’t as easy as it seems. If you watched your parents do this in the past but never learned for yourself, now’s your chance. Don’t be unprepared when the need for it arises. 

* Change a tire. Changing a tire is something you can learn how to do in a matter of minutes that could save you lots of time and headaches on your next road trip.

* Perform CPR. 70 percent of Americans feel helpless during a cardiac emergency, and here’s another surprising statistic- the life you save is most likely the life of someone you love, because 4 out of 5 cardiac arrests occur at home.

* Do the laundry. This includes separating lights and darks and reading labels.

* Make a Bed. Take the time to learn how to do it right. We spend almost one-third of our time in bed.

* Know how to sew. Basic sewing skills such as sewing a button back on or mending a sock are a must. Advanced sewing skills improve concentration and self-confidence.

* Drive a manual transmission vehicle. Learning to drive a stick shift can help you understand a car engine. A more informed and advanced driver is also a safer driver.

* Tie someone else’s tie. Both men and women should master this skill. You may need to help a child or an elderly person with a tie some day.