What is riding the clutch?

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  • čas přidán 1. 07. 2024
  • What is riding the clutch and what is normal clutch use. Find out how to use your clutch smoothly without wearing it prematurely.
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    00:00 Intro
    00:23 Clutch demonstration
    01:45 Example of good clutch use
    02:50 Examples of riding the clutch
    05:40 More examples of good clutch use
    06:07 Clutch life
    07:04 Outro
    07:52 Outtake

Komentáře • 402

  • @charlienewport6704
    @charlienewport6704 Před 3 lety +1062

    The thumbnail deserves some sort of award surely

  • @falala9924
    @falala9924 Před rokem +142

    People always explained it as bad to stay on the clutch. When I first started driving a manual, I would stall letting out the clutch to quickly trying to spare the car. This is the PERFECT video for anyone that is a visual learner and doesn't understand what using the clutch does and the right way to use it.

    • @maalikserebryakov
      @maalikserebryakov Před 11 měsíci +1

      Same here lol
      I was letting go to precent muh
      Clutch wear.
      at sub 2k rpm
      Clutch wear is a meme jt doesn’t happen

    • @nikolygtx8848
      @nikolygtx8848 Před 7 měsíci

      I always ask other people why car when they drive its skipping some times, and goes slow after gear change, and they say that it should work like that, i learned myself to drive, with goal to be very smooth and only thing i came up its very little hold on bite point to match with little bit of gas, and now i feel like im driving sports car ,but its regular car , drive its so smooth even downshifting, but i keep my eyes so i don't use it to match more then 300 rpm so i use bite point very little, even if my clutch work 10 years, its 130$ with replacement, so fuck it

    • @Tzalmavet
      @Tzalmavet Před 4 měsíci

      This was exactly my issue when I was being taught. I was told to get off the clutch as soon as possible. This video is perfect for explaining you need to let the clutch come up to engine speed before releasing the clutch fully.

  • @yedmavus
    @yedmavus Před 3 lety +274

    THIS IS THE BEST Clutch explanation I have ever seen. Thanks Richard!

  • @antonycharnock2993
    @antonycharnock2993 Před 3 lety +99

    "Ooh! I can smell that!" I love the smell of clutch in the morning...

    • @pugsterjosh7925
      @pugsterjosh7925 Před 3 lety +1

      What does it smell like?

    • @PlasticRocket2
      @PlasticRocket2 Před 3 lety +3

      @@pugsterjosh7925 smells something like burned brake pads but stronger, with a smell that lingers

    • @ConquerDriving
      @ConquerDriving  Před 3 lety +15

      It's hard to describe the smell.

    • @TheRealBobbysmile
      @TheRealBobbysmile Před 3 lety +7

      @@pugsterjosh7925 Bit like a mix of burning rubber and burning hair if you've ever singed an eyebrow or the like (probably given the mix of resin and organic compounds used in the friction plate). Lingers as well, doesn't just dissapate like some other burning smells

    • @neoshenlong
      @neoshenlong Před 3 lety

      @@pugsterjosh7925 As someone who had never smelled it before, it reminded me of burning rubber. It's also scary because, as the others say, the smell lingers for a while. If I was on my own I think I would've panicked thinking something was still burning.

  • @GamingGrenade1
    @GamingGrenade1 Před 3 lety +445

    Every driving instructor should have an electric drill in their car

    • @istriver.
      @istriver. Před 3 lety +45

      Every instructor isn't so passionate and helpful like him

    • @raghnallm4004
      @raghnallm4004 Před 3 lety +9

      i prefer the old video where he uses a paper plate or something to represent the flywheel and the whole thing jiggles like a broken washing machine

    • @stepans2167
      @stepans2167 Před 3 lety +4

      That was golden

    • @koopskshandi7725
      @koopskshandi7725 Před 3 lety

      👍🏻😄👍🏻

  • @ronaldperry9103
    @ronaldperry9103 Před 17 dny

    I’ve been driving a Manuel for 10 years and i stop watch these videos to make sure I’m doing it right which after watching this video I am in fact driving my truck properly so thank you and very well done with this video it very informative!

  • @LunasLostLove
    @LunasLostLove Před 3 lety +108

    finally someone actually properly explains what does and does not damage the components.
    it always made me nervous not knowing for sure.

  • @skateboarding118
    @skateboarding118 Před 3 lety +148

    Hello Richard, a couple of months ago I posted a comment about my sometimes 4K rpm hill starts 😂. Happy to report that now I consistently am able to do it at 1.5-2k rpm without using any brakes, just timing of clutch and gas. Thank you for your videos, I’ll keep watching them ❤️

    • @ConquerDriving
      @ConquerDriving  Před 3 lety +59

      I'm happy to hear that, I'm sure your clutch is too 😉

  • @lordpudge2046
    @lordpudge2046 Před 3 lety +61

    I’ve been struggling with getting going from a stop smoothly because I panic with all the impatient drivers here in America. I think I’ve been pulling the clutch up too fast because my starts are often very jerky. Thank you for this helpful video!

    • @AcesHighMedia
      @AcesHighMedia Před 8 dny

      They can wait, don't let it get to you. Hopefully you are a master of the clutch by now :)

  • @amiel6057
    @amiel6057 Před 3 lety +18

    giving a thumbs up, poor richard's car had to experience 4k rpm start.

  • @jacobfoster6773
    @jacobfoster6773 Před 3 lety +44

    Well this might be your best thumbnail to date, brilliant!

  • @TheFullswordslord
    @TheFullswordslord Před 3 lety +24

    I wish my driving instructor used the screwdriver analogy because for the longest time, I didn't understand how the clutch worked or what the bite point is...

  • @davidellis1079
    @davidellis1079 Před 3 lety

    Another very good video! I've been driving for decades but I have still learned a few things from your channel 🙂.

  • @abhik1059
    @abhik1059 Před 3 lety

    You really deserve more subs as your videos are quite informative & each time we learn something new from you.
    👍

  • @marshaphillips3042
    @marshaphillips3042 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you for confirming 🙏🏽 I am learning so much. The hills in our area gives me heartburn😂😂

  • @bryanguegan6937
    @bryanguegan6937 Před 3 lety +18

    7:57 I laughed so hard! Please make bloopers more often at the end!

  • @carmy_v
    @carmy_v Před 3 lety +20

    Brilliant instructor.

  • @nvafaded
    @nvafaded Před 3 lety +1

    Love your videos mate, always informative, and gives me confidence in driving

  • @Taldirok
    @Taldirok Před 3 lety +1

    That ending is perfect, excellent video as always !

  • @atechnoknight3309
    @atechnoknight3309 Před 2 lety +12

    As a new driver within manual transmission, this video has really helped gain a better understanding within "riding the clutch" and also provide information that may is very useful.

  • @konradk.2715
    @konradk.2715 Před 3 lety +29

    "The things I do for those videos" 😂 That was golden, and could be a motto for your channel. And thanks for sacrificing your clutch to teach us. I like the model you used to explain the connection between the clutch and the engine. We should all have screwdrivers in our cars, it's only logical (for quick repairs, or demonstrations). Also, assuming that "that lovely white car" is your other car, you definitely would not like to risk hitting it. 😂

  • @kevinantolin2742
    @kevinantolin2742 Před 3 lety +2

    These are the most helpful videos for beginning manual drivers, thank you!

  • @theonethatprotectsyoufromt9271

    This is the best explanation of how the clutch works that I've seen on youtube, kudos for that.

  • @mirrorseyes
    @mirrorseyes Před 3 lety +1

    The science of clutch riding. I love these empirical videos.

  • @christian_florez
    @christian_florez Před rokem +2

    So much varying information online about slipping/riding the clutch and what's bad or not bad for the clutch. This video (and all your other videos) have been a MASSIVE help in learning manual. Thank you!

  • @noraiancu9461
    @noraiancu9461 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much, Richard 🥰 you were born for this job 😁

  • @benmoussayoucef4699
    @benmoussayoucef4699 Před 3 lety

    THIS IS THE BEST Clutch explanation I have ever seen thank you so much

  • @ShellShockerSporanox
    @ShellShockerSporanox Před 2 lety +1

    As others have said, this is the best clutch explanation I've seen on CZcams

  • @jordynpropst8915
    @jordynpropst8915 Před 9 měsíci

    I am so thankful for your channel. I am getting better at driving my focus and gaining for confidence in myself. I am so happy to be learning this skill and your videos have helped me tremendously. Thank you.

  • @joepetmatira2402
    @joepetmatira2402 Před 3 lety

    learned driving from u man. thanks a lot. i am kinda confident now and still watch ur videos to learn more.

  • @DudeItsSpencer
    @DudeItsSpencer Před 7 měsíci

    Richard you have honestly helped with me remembering how to drive manual. Thank you 🎉

  • @anonymouscriminal5632
    @anonymouscriminal5632 Před 3 lety +2

    This was helpful was really struggling with the clutch today during my lesson.

  • @babakganji1045
    @babakganji1045 Před 2 lety +2

    The fact that this is an educational video about cars and only has 2 thumbs down just shows you how well its done. Thank you!

  • @zacheray
    @zacheray Před rokem +1

    this is like THE video on manual transmission I’ve been looking for.. it answers all my questions as i live in a hilly area

  • @notorious_vamp
    @notorious_vamp Před 3 lety +5

    OMG now i understand why my clutch worn out too quickly when i was starting to learn 🤣 thank you Richard for explaining the clutch in the easiest way!

  • @dillasoul2228
    @dillasoul2228 Před rokem +7

    New manual driver, this really saved my bacon! Just got a new nissan versa, and 4000 rpm started it a solid 2-3 times and was wondering what that burning rubber smell was when I finally got it home, I'll be practicing with more caution. Thank you for sharing this

  • @orteganism
    @orteganism Před 2 lety

    Very helpful video. Had to repair my clutch today and I want to fix some poor driving habits I had with my shifting.

  • @coolwinder
    @coolwinder Před 4 měsíci

    The man, the legend, back in action!

  • @JOSEPEREZ-th9jr
    @JOSEPEREZ-th9jr Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for the videos!!! I am learning how to drive manual thanks to you

  • @onlyforkbj
    @onlyforkbj Před 3 lety +5

    This is by far the best and Easy to understand demonstration I’ve come across on how the clutch works and how as a driver to use it effectively. Bloody Brilliant mate. I enjoy watching your videos. I can’t believe someone can use an electric screw driver to explain it neatly.

  • @neerajmohan3414
    @neerajmohan3414 Před 3 lety +8

    0 dislikes and 1.2k likes..I am seeing this for the first time.. keep it up man

  • @morganr4213
    @morganr4213 Před 3 lety +17

    Passed my practical test first time on Friday!! Massive thanks to you and your videos (and my instructor) don’t think I would have been able to pass this fast during two lockdowns without your videos, they’re amazingly helpful. Thank you :)

  • @jacobpearce2881
    @jacobpearce2881 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely excellent video quality. Thankyou for this free rescource

  • @muhammadzafran4487
    @muhammadzafran4487 Před 3 lety

    Simply you are the best...wishing u was in my city and I'm taking lesson every week with you. 🥰

  • @calebwhite7436
    @calebwhite7436 Před 2 lety +1

    This guy is absolutely amazing

  • @raddisonwatson3334
    @raddisonwatson3334 Před 2 lety +7

    Man so many people have told me how to do this wrong. I have never heard of anything resembling the bite point. I have been told not to put the clutch in to slow down while reversing, which I do to avoid a collision. Thank you so much. I will re-watch this every day until I get this right.

  • @elvampir0
    @elvampir0 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I been driving stick for over 30 years now. Still, i enjoy watching your videos.

  • @bmczed8886
    @bmczed8886 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you master for the knowledge you bestow upon us youth 🙏🏽, I wanna be able to drive stick before the art is no longer needed in this fast evolving world.

  • @missunshinereagge
    @missunshinereagge Před 2 lety +13

    Recently got my first car and realised there's still loads that I need to learn, especially when it comes to driving to minimise wear on the car. This video has given me loads of information that I couldn't find anywhere else, THANK YOU!

  • @VanillaLibrarian
    @VanillaLibrarian Před 8 měsíci

    Great video! I've been driving for over a decade now, but endless online debates made me question whether what I was taught is wrong, or if I remember it wrong.
    Your videos have been a confidence boost, I don't seem to be doing so bad after all (as judged by... me)!

  • @nedzlamusic
    @nedzlamusic Před 3 lety +4

    I passed my driving test today and I just want to say that your videos are amazing. I can't thank you enough!

  • @commentsayip1369
    @commentsayip1369 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you thank you thank youuuu there's no one that explains these things clearly and I needed it thank you so much love from India ❤

  • @bfraz76
    @bfraz76 Před 11 měsíci

    Perfectly explained, thank you!

  • @YuraF96
    @YuraF96 Před 2 lety

    so grateful for this video ♥️

  • @lukekwiatkowski1315
    @lukekwiatkowski1315 Před rokem

    This is so helpful. I'm just learning to drive stick and I'm surprised how many people who "know how to drive stick" have basically told me to ride the clutch on a hill...

  • @moishielevitsky4084
    @moishielevitsky4084 Před 3 lety

    hi I just passed my manual exam! and it's all thx to u man. your videos helped me so much!

  • @sergeantscumbag2116
    @sergeantscumbag2116 Před 2 lety

    thank you for your video, I'm American and figured the people who literally only drive manuals would be great teachers and i wasn't wrong taught me a lot

  • @BigFatDonkeyDick
    @BigFatDonkeyDick Před 3 lety

    Passed today and your channel helped enormously
    Thanks !

    • @ConquerDriving
      @ConquerDriving  Před 3 lety +1

      Congratulations! I'm happy to hear I've helped.

  • @sahajhiseekhein454
    @sahajhiseekhein454 Před 3 lety

    Sir Your all videos are very informative. I learn manual car driving with the help of your videos. 👍

  • @peterchewe869
    @peterchewe869 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for explaining,also thanks for taking ur time to educate some of Us 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @duduziledorcas7555
    @duduziledorcas7555 Před 3 lety +1

    🙂..iam learning alot from you Conquer Driving school 💞 thank you for being so helpful 💕.... All the way from South Africa.

  • @calvindawkins7786
    @calvindawkins7786 Před 2 lety

    Excellent demonstration

  • @AnotherSchmoe
    @AnotherSchmoe Před rokem

    Thank you for this one! Good for peace of mind.

  • @FoguYanker
    @FoguYanker Před 3 lety +12

    Thumbnail: 10/10

  • @matchamasu3018
    @matchamasu3018 Před 3 lety

    Best driving tutorials on CZcams

  • @b3nisrael
    @b3nisrael Před 2 lety

    The Best Video on YT on Clutch Riding, and how to handle it gracefully! Awesome! I know a youtuber who reviews cars and starts all his new cars with 4000 RPM.. damn!

  • @ilearntodraw1375
    @ilearntodraw1375 Před 11 měsíci +2

    i have always being haunted with “release the clutch smoothly”, without knowing that you can hold the clutch in the biting point a few second. no matter how much I tried to smoothly but continuously release the clutch, the car always jerk. This video carefully explain this very and really hope me alot

  • @user-wl1tr4iv8e
    @user-wl1tr4iv8e Před 4 měsíci

    thank you very much sir! i learned a lot and it was very easy to understand! 👍

  • @DanEsterlineMusic
    @DanEsterlineMusic Před 6 měsíci

    Great video mate!

  • @RevoNyirenda
    @RevoNyirenda Před 3 lety +2

    Am getting my first Car and its an old corolla box type... Excited and nervous at the same time because its been long since I drove a manual Car, these videos really helping calm me as I count down.

    • @14jackthelad
      @14jackthelad Před 7 měsíci

      How long did you do without driving a manual?

  • @jonesjjoseph
    @jonesjjoseph Před 3 lety

    Wonderfully explained.

  • @TT-go5yb
    @TT-go5yb Před 3 lety

    Love your video. Very helpful thank you

  • @devansh8846
    @devansh8846 Před 3 lety

    Your videos always help. 🙂👍🏻

  • @JAndersonThe2nd
    @JAndersonThe2nd Před 2 lety

    The best video I ever watched on this

  • @ltamiChan
    @ltamiChan Před 3 lety +7

    Can we appreciate the scared to death clutch in the thumbnail for a moment?

  • @AbominationFactory
    @AbominationFactory Před rokem

    Dude thank you, driving my 1988 325e in style 🤙

  • @Eircans
    @Eircans Před 2 lety +1

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @scofieldokpara
    @scofieldokpara Před rokem

    I must confess. You’re a genius man🥰🙌🏽🙌🏽😂

  • @davidmacbook
    @davidmacbook Před 3 lety

    Another brilliant informative video👍🏻

  • @adamsmasher259
    @adamsmasher259 Před 3 lety +3

    The thumbnail is proper class

  • @frostyslife1729
    @frostyslife1729 Před 2 lety

    That thumbnail is absolutely amazing.

  • @calum5975
    @calum5975 Před 4 měsíci

    As a learner who just passed their test (does that make me not a learner?) in a diesel car only ever moving away only on the clutch, this is a lifesaver. Going from a juicy Cooper Sport diesel to a very docile Renaul Clio petrol, i've been stressing about the clutch and just i'm using it. The thought of starting on a hill is terrifying. Watching your videos has really helped me understand the mechanics of moving away with clutch and throttle in sync, and this just reassures me that a launching from a handbreak on a hill isn't going to kill the clutch relieves me somewhat. It's pretty difficult finding that right balance between clutch and throttle at the moment, but I will get there!

  • @doffdiop3658
    @doffdiop3658 Před 3 lety

    Very clear, sir!

  • @rudinam2409
    @rudinam2409 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks that was a really useful video, I know what I'm doing wrong now.

  • @StarsStillHere
    @StarsStillHere Před 7 měsíci

    You are my hero dude

  • @whyterhyno17
    @whyterhyno17 Před 10 měsíci

    Very informative thanks for your content.

  • @sahajhiseekhein454
    @sahajhiseekhein454 Před 3 lety +1

    Very Good explanation of clutch sir..👍

  • @backyardengineering816

    Hi there. I like your videos. Clear and very much to the point. I think your like : dislike ratio says it all. Cheers

  • @rokibalboa840
    @rokibalboa840 Před 2 lety

    Wow mister, you are very good at your job

  • @simple11q
    @simple11q Před 3 lety +1

    Sacrificial conquer videos are the best videos.

  • @Johnykeys
    @Johnykeys Před 5 měsíci

    I've learned something new... Thanks

  • @edwardball790
    @edwardball790 Před 3 lety

    Passed my driving test last weekend. Thanks a lot for the help, think your doing more to clear the test backlog than the dvsa ahahah

    • @ConquerDriving
      @ConquerDriving  Před 3 lety

      Congratulations and thank you for the compliment 😂

  • @S_G_B
    @S_G_B Před 2 lety

    This was such a good video!

  • @vallabhaipatel9757
    @vallabhaipatel9757 Před 3 lety

    Very nice videos bro. Thank you for your effort

  • @fieshh2642
    @fieshh2642 Před 2 lety

    That nice little car at 6:08 is the same as mine😩😩 every video with a miata in it gets an instant like

  • @pilzj3263
    @pilzj3263 Před 2 lety +1

    I like your body language so much. You're surely a great presenter! One note, you might need an external mic to enhance the audio quality for your dialogue. Keep it up mate, your videos have helped many.

  • @aidanbrown7670
    @aidanbrown7670 Před 9 měsíci

    I just started leaning a manual, and ive been reving really high to start from a stop 😅 good thing i watched this video

    • @josequintanilla9932
      @josequintanilla9932 Před měsícem

      I’m learning manual too in a 1999 Honda civic dx coupe and the gas pedal is light so I have to be very careful when pressing the gas to not give too much gas and I have gave a lot of gas before accidentally and luckily I never burnt the clutch or smelled it but it is bad so I try my best to press it gently

  • @md_sid
    @md_sid Před 3 lety

    Wow! You r very knowledgeable!👌👌👌

  • @yoshi_flower401
    @yoshi_flower401 Před 3 měsíci

    i never watched something be clarified so well

  • @johnbell2339
    @johnbell2339 Před 2 lety

    I’d love to share this video with a colleguee. He’s always tell me I was riding the clutch😂 he learned in a synchro truck licence I learnt to drive a 20sp double clutch transmission (although once good you don’t need to double clutch and some gears at all). I think the point about how much you ride versus how much damage your willing to do to the transmission is important. Also how much jolt your willing to accept taking off. The bigger the vehicle the more noticeable that jolt can be. Not so great with delicate cargo😂😂 Cherio for the video.

    • @ConquerDriving
      @ConquerDriving  Před 2 lety

      The clutch is designed to deal with some slip without overheating and wearing quickly. It's what it's meant to do. Just not excessive revs, moving away in a high gear or holding a car still on a hill using the clutch, this will wear it out quickly.