How to Drive a Manual Transmission - Cars.com

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  • čas přidán 12. 06. 2024
  • 0:00 - 1:08 - Intro
    1:08-3:12 - Get to Know the Tachometer
    3:12 - 4:50 - Get to Know the Pedals
    4:50 - 6:18 - Get to Know the Shifter
    6:18 - 9:57 - How to Start the Car and Engage the Clutch
    9:57 - 13:49 - How to Take Off in First
    13:49 - 15:27 - What Can Go Wrong?
    15:27 - 18:59 - Moving in Higher Gears
    18:59 - 20:22 - How to Stop
    20:22 - 22:59 - Handling Hills
    22:59 - 26:04 - Tips
    26:04 - 27:36 - Downshifting
    27:36 - 29:31 - How to Park
    29:31 - 30:55 - Outro
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  • @benjaminwilliams8754
    @benjaminwilliams8754 Před 4 lety +9160

    He’s the kind of dad who leaves for milk but is back in 15 minutes

  • @titjiani
    @titjiani Před 3 lety +9308

    "Dont judge me im trying to help you... and its free." i love this man

  • @InnoVintage
    @InnoVintage Před 2 lety +598

    every young person on the internet with a manual loves and remembers this guy, because this video is amazing.

  • @hoseamatthews5302
    @hoseamatthews5302 Před 2 lety +290

    It's so easy to drive a manual. Before I got my license I was so scared of driving and now after couple of months of daily driving I feel confident in any car. So don't give up people

    • @chrisaugustin9181
      @chrisaugustin9181 Před 2 lety +19

      I need to learn how to drive one because all the beautiful cars have them

    • @godspeed00
      @godspeed00 Před rokem +13

      Driving horses? Lol

    • @velcro842
      @velcro842 Před 5 měsíci

      thanks brother

    • @JesusChrist-ky9lw
      @JesusChrist-ky9lw Před 25 dny

      Really depends on the vehicle. Honda for instance has a very forgiving clutch, meanwhile a subaru will make you work your butt off.

  • @Danielagostinho21
    @Danielagostinho21 Před 3 lety +5198

    "You are going to suck at it, it's gonna be hilarious" Definitely true

    • @JBlovahh
      @JBlovahh Před 3 lety +98

      * flash backs to boyfriend being terrible at manuel and making the car screech and kills it constantly *
      * sends him this video *

    • @btrain213
      @btrain213 Před 3 lety +28

      2:57

    • @doozy.5494
      @doozy.5494 Před 3 lety +9

      Read this as he said it

    • @mockinbirdz2813
      @mockinbirdz2813 Před 2 lety

      @@JBlovahh b no I joiooytt

    • @johnhendy1281
      @johnhendy1281 Před 2 lety

      I laughed so freaking hard the first time I tried when I managed to induce this wild bucking motion I didn't even know was possible. 🤣

  • @UGOkilleth
    @UGOkilleth Před 4 lety +15457

    Guide was too detailed, I accidently ended up becoming a certified racetracker after watching it.

    • @TheCubanGeneral
      @TheCubanGeneral Před 4 lety +219

      @lizardman Nice, I was practicing shifting and I accidentally went to RLS racing light speed and i ended up in mars. Elon says hello

    • @johnsmith-fg9xo
      @johnsmith-fg9xo Před 4 lety +51

      I was embarrassed by real racers because I didn’t know what double clutching is.

    • @skyfigurefun
      @skyfigurefun Před 4 lety +45

      Im flying now i dont need a car

    • @mandeekeps6805
      @mandeekeps6805 Před 4 lety +15

      Made my night😂

    • @zachstone2750
      @zachstone2750 Před 4 lety +11

      Too much drifto

  • @KubeKubeKubeKubeKube
    @KubeKubeKubeKubeKube Před rokem +469

    This may or may not be helpful to anyone but I realized (for myself) it’s important to not overthink everything. When I first started practicing driving a manual I was super focused on getting the car moving and releasing the clutch perfectly. Despite this, the car would always jerk. One time, though, I was distracted in a conversation with someone, and subconsciously got the car moving, as smooth as ever. I didn’t even realize what I did until a couple seconds after

    • @baseballer21and0
      @baseballer21and0 Před rokem +18

      Right!! I noticed when I had to look at my surrondering and steer more I forgot about the pedals and started great and much more intuitively.

    • @Nucleus281
      @Nucleus281 Před rokem +10

      @@baseballer21and0 I was being taught to drive a manual car and I was told that you beed to practice finding the bite point or friction zone but I actually learned that instead of revving to 1k and like most people tell you to rev up to 2k or 2.5k because its easier to release the clutch and it makes for a much smother take off like and automatic car would and its easier to do instead of thinking about feathering the gas.

    • @chrisasante1943
      @chrisasante1943 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Nice

    • @chrisasante1943
      @chrisasante1943 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Nice

    • @gregory3434
      @gregory3434 Před 5 měsíci +2

      same, i used to think the brakes didn’t work in a manual😂

  • @JoMcD21
    @JoMcD21 Před rokem +89

    This is the first guide I've seen that's actually explained what's going on in the engine. That's literally all I've ever needed. Thank you.

    • @CarsDotCom
      @CarsDotCom  Před rokem +8

      Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

    • @user-qe9xs6jc6r
      @user-qe9xs6jc6r Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@CarsDotComthank you very much for the tips on how to drive the Manuel cars.God bless.

  • @munirohm2420
    @munirohm2420 Před 4 lety +3911

    Yes, the perfect video to watch at 3 am

  • @MLGKontrol
    @MLGKontrol Před 5 lety +4276

    I feel like this guy is now my new father

    • @JonathanJorge.
      @JonathanJorge. Před 4 lety +1

      @Daniel Ortiz22985 same

    • @denverfloresca2974
      @denverfloresca2974 Před 4 lety +2

      Joseph D OH MA GAD i felt the same way😂

    • @JonathanJorge.
      @JonathanJorge. Před 4 lety +1

      @@denverfloresca2974 lol

    • @Faizanmohammed
      @Faizanmohammed Před 4 lety +1

      dang it! i thought I was the only one😂

    • @Vpmatt
      @Vpmatt Před 4 lety +27

      I wish he could give me a reassuring hug after our CZcams driving lesson.

  • @mrbananapsychooo
    @mrbananapsychooo Před rokem +15

    As a European dude I can say 90% of us drive manuals here, in almost every country in the continent. I live in a small EU country called malta which has the steering wheel on the right side like the UK. I'm trying to Imagine driving automatic on the left side your entire life and then trying to drive stick while driving in what we consider the passenger seat haha. I found it confusing when I drove on the left side in iceland, kept touching my arm on the door to switch gears for the first 30 mins. we learn on manuals as the norm, and fun fact if you learn on an automatic car your license won't be valid to drive manuals. I'm smiling and finding the comments wholesome with americans coming here to calm down from the panic and learn the basics :) You got this guys

    • @tavitollc
      @tavitollc Před 4 měsíci

      true. Its mostly in the US. In latin america most learn manuals

    • @Z3somi
      @Z3somi Před 19 dny +1

      Thank you :,) I bought a manual car and it’s something I want to learn how to drive. It is terrifying because a lot of people here in the US have never driven manual so they get annoyed real quick when I try practicing how to drive.

  • @thorstenwestheiderphotogra7722

    Manual car driver here - great explanation. I'd add that usually we don't watch revs on the tachometer (which in this case is a combined display for revs/speed), but listen to the engine to decide when to shift gear. Also, when parking on a hill, the smart drivers move the shifter in first gear with the nose of the car pointing up, and in rear with the nose pointing down to make maximum use of the resistance of the drive train.

    • @FawryFx
      @FawryFx Před rokem +10

      Yes, but that's for experienced manual car driver. Beginners need to start somewhere and have a reference to get to know the car.

    • @largol33t1
      @largol33t1 Před rokem +1

      In my case, I can feel the engine and just time it in my head. The tip about reverse, it varies from one brand to another, just ask your dealer. They will know. However with Volkswagen and Audi, you usually push DOWN on the shifter so the lockout bump slides under the boot and into R. Been driving MINIs and VWs for 14 years with manuals and will never give them up.

    • @MontyGumby
      @MontyGumby Před rokem +1

      I don't like his slow-clutch-out on starting. That's riding the clutch.

    • @sonicxdudex765
      @sonicxdudex765 Před rokem

      My first car didn't have a tachometer and that actually helped a lot because now I don't even have to look to understand the rpm of the car

    • @TheLizardskin
      @TheLizardskin Před rokem

      Yeah, this is true.

  • @glenjamindle
    @glenjamindle Před 4 lety +2480

    This man put heels on "for demonstration". I'm done 😂🤣😂

    • @mohamedabdulla
      @mohamedabdulla Před 3 lety +79

      that's dedication or he was trying to justify his fetish

    • @ethan9560
      @ethan9560 Před 3 lety +24

      @Mr. A-Z Mans said "wiggle that stick" like 5 times. But who knows, could just be for demonstration.

    • @alikos88
      @alikos88 Před 3 lety +72

      quit hating on him...he has every right to feel fabulous

    • @disastermaster354
      @disastermaster354 Před 3 lety +12

      @@alikos88 tell them delroy

    • @nthangvz
      @nthangvz Před 3 lety +4

      Shit took me out 🤣🤦🏽‍♂️ he’s Mooky

  • @jasonflores6302
    @jasonflores6302 Před 5 lety +2480

    This guy explained how to drive manual better then anybody could

    • @NewProvidence32
      @NewProvidence32 Před 5 lety +31

      Straightforward. Clear. 👍

    • @katieb6370
      @katieb6370 Před 5 lety +6

      So true

    • @matthewcapps418
      @matthewcapps418 Před 4 lety

      But he still got the whole idea of how an engine runs wrong.

    • @matthewcapps418
      @matthewcapps418 Před 4 lety

      @12345soccerguy he got that so wrong about the caosting in nuetral thing.

    • @senthilswaminathan4712
      @senthilswaminathan4712 Před 4 lety +23

      @12345soccerguy You are putting more strain on your brakes (not big but...) by coasting in Neutral. Use the benefit of engine braking and get into Neutral only when you are about to stop completely.

  • @shathyaduobiene4626
    @shathyaduobiene4626 Před 2 lety +256

    Wow. As a learner most of my doubts are answered well and I feel completely positive. Thank you.100% helpful for beginners with manual

  • @richardanderson3476
    @richardanderson3476 Před 9 měsíci +5

    this actually clarified so much. when i crashed my auto car my friend sold me an old manual nissan pulsar for $500 because i desperately needed a car, although i had zero experience and very little know how of how to drive manual. He drove me around the block once at 11:00pm to show me how it’s done and then he sent me on my way. I drove that car in morning rush hour traffic every day from then on just vibing it out in a sink or swim situation hahaha. I drove that car for 2 years no real worries but until now almost 5years later can i understand what I was doing right and what I never truly understood. 😂

  • @areyoulit4209
    @areyoulit4209 Před 5 lety +2637

    One of my friends wont drive anything but a manual because one time he was out trying to buy some weed and these dudes held him at gunpoint and tried to steal his mustang. They stalled it like 3 or 4 times trying to take off and then just gave up and ran away.

    • @skljz
      @skljz Před 5 lety +165

      Kaleb Hay only reason I want a manual lmao

    • @josephvalmdluli3868
      @josephvalmdluli3868 Před 5 lety +143

      Come to south Africa they could have left with it most of the population here drives stick

    • @milisajournet5411
      @milisajournet5411 Před 5 lety +14

      We all know the meme is abt to come😂

    • @natplayz1989
      @natplayz1989 Před 5 lety +1

      LMBO WHAT A DUMBASS

    • @soulreaperx7x
      @soulreaperx7x Před 5 lety +7

      @Mads Sune Hanelius I guess you've never seen a movie huh?

  • @jellyisgay517
    @jellyisgay517 Před 4 lety +3116

    mine doesnt have reverse it only has racemode, cant wait to try it

    • @BornotB-ij9xk
      @BornotB-ij9xk Před 4 lety +293

      Be sure to use it when you’re driving fast on a highway,you’ll definitely feel the fast boost with the Racing Gear 😁👍🏻

    • @1996axon
      @1996axon Před 4 lety +122

      Rocket mode.

    • @isiaharellano3789
      @isiaharellano3789 Před 4 lety +50

      Perfect for driving in the autobahn

    • @severeanaltrauma
      @severeanaltrauma Před 4 lety +11

      ksi baby

    • @isaywhatifeel2075
      @isaywhatifeel2075 Před 4 lety +47

      perfect for driving in school zones

  • @mrios6969
    @mrios6969 Před rokem +130

    I’ve rewatched this video so many times just trying to learn how to drive a manual car. I finally got one yesterday and I love it so much. Thanks to this video and the help of my dad I can drive manual (I still need a little practice) and love it so much.

    • @michaelPerez-fi5uh
      @michaelPerez-fi5uh Před rokem +3

      how has it been i just got a man 370z like 3 days ago lol

    • @mrios6969
      @mrios6969 Před rokem +5

      @@michaelPerez-fi5uh woahhh no way I got a 2004 350z. I love it so much it’s really fun and I just did my first oil change two days ago. I’m planning on modifying it.

    • @michaelPerez-fi5uh
      @michaelPerez-fi5uh Před rokem +1

      @@mrios6969 ayyy, glad to hear have you gotten used to it like driven it in public road already?

    • @mrios6969
      @mrios6969 Před rokem +1

      @@michaelPerez-fi5uh yeah! When I first got my car I had my dad drive it back and from there I spent three three days just trying to get a hang of it in my neighborhood and by the fourth day I was on public roads. I did have previous practice a year or two ago with my neighbors car so I did have an idea of how it would feel but I’d suggest practicing around your neighborhood first.

    • @michaelPerez-fi5uh
      @michaelPerez-fi5uh Před rokem +1

      @@mrios6969 oh def yeah just been practicing around my neighborhood, but just nervous for when I get on public road since I basically live in bumper traffic

  • @victorrea9567
    @victorrea9567 Před 2 lety +381

    I honestly found this video super helpful and easy to understand... Even though I've driven a manual car before, I never learned how to... But this is going to help me a lot on my learning experience... Thank you so much

  • @dylanrichards243
    @dylanrichards243 Před 4 lety +1827

    “Get to know the shifter"
    Me: “Hi shifter, my name is Dylan“
    Shifter: ......

    • @FocusedHands
      @FocusedHands Před 4 lety +15

      You are Fired!!

    • @dylanrichards243
      @dylanrichards243 Před 4 lety +11

      @@FocusedHands Not sure what that means..LMAO

    • @FocusedHands
      @FocusedHands Před 4 lety

      You made me laugh

    • @dylanrichards243
      @dylanrichards243 Před 4 lety +3

      @@FocusedHands Uhmm okay. Glad you find my comment funny. But i'm still confused xD

    • @FocusedHands
      @FocusedHands Před 4 lety +1

      Its almost like saying that is lit... to explain something is cool

  • @evelobe
    @evelobe Před 3 lety +1619

    lmfaoo I had to imagine someone waking up in the night and seeing a robber siting in their car watching this video trying to find out how to use the stick

    • @pizzamozzerrella8567
      @pizzamozzerrella8567 Před 3 lety +80

      He's gonna steal a lot of kilometers worth of distance off the clutch for sure

    • @under_dog2140
      @under_dog2140 Před 3 lety +104

      Stick shifts are modern day theft protection

    • @socialdebonair5482
      @socialdebonair5482 Před 3 lety +6

      Now that is hella funny.

    • @omni-man4624
      @omni-man4624 Před 3 lety +31

      @@under_dog2140 Only in America though, any other country, and you're pretty much fucked.

    • @incoxghostlyodin8009
      @incoxghostlyodin8009 Před 2 lety +5

      @@omni-man4624 yup America becoming lazy

  • @PoeticDeath-iy4lz
    @PoeticDeath-iy4lz Před rokem +35

    The downshifting while braking was what worried me the most, thank you so much for addressing that. Really good, informative video. I definitely learned a lot and enjoyed learning.

  • @adnanpiratage
    @adnanpiratage Před rokem +2

    It has been five years since this video was uploaded, but it is still here, and it benefits people. Thank you

  • @garretttomasek3435
    @garretttomasek3435 Před 5 lety +2706

    Why am i watching this a 4:45 am I don't even have a car, I'm not even legally allowed to drive yet.

    • @livelyrook7605
      @livelyrook7605 Před 5 lety +258

      It's called "gaining knowledge"

    • @ugh.2923
      @ugh.2923 Před 5 lety +113

      The earlier the better!

    • @rol5432
      @rol5432 Před 5 lety +61

      Garrett Tomasek one day u will have a car and knowing manual and automatic will be big for you

    • @milisajournet5411
      @milisajournet5411 Před 5 lety +7

      Same but I still do😂😂😂w\my dad in his Honda accord around the block at ten yrs😂😂

    • @jonnaanne638
      @jonnaanne638 Před 5 lety +16

      U stalking me or sum 🤨cuz everything u said was true even the time 😂😂

  • @antis.a.m.119
    @antis.a.m.119 Před 3 lety +1944

    "1st Gear is for getting into 2nd Gear 2nd Gear is were you Drive"
    Dang my man 1st Gear got roasted

  • @Killingallbimmers
    @Killingallbimmers Před 2 lety +26

    I learned on a 99 mustang gt with the heaviest clutch I’ve ever tried to this day took me a few hours to learn then immediately took it three states away and realized I didn’t practice downshifting

  • @drizzybae7150
    @drizzybae7150 Před rokem +41

    I watched this maybe three years ago with an automatic license but no manual experience as I had inherited a manual car.
    I had literally never been in the drivers seat before but this video genuinely was all I ever needed. I’ve now religiously drove manual ever since without any additional help or teaching this guide is actually sensational and now as I’m about to teach a friend how to drive manual his first step is to watch this start to finish.

  • @mikewazowski5913
    @mikewazowski5913 Před 4 lety +625

    This guide was so good that my automatic turned into a manual.

  • @alice_arwen
    @alice_arwen Před 3 lety +1708

    I've been driving my manual for over a year now and I just wanted to come back to this video to say they every time I put it in N I hear his voice in my head "WIGGLE THAT STICK" I don't think this will ever go away 10/10

    • @channeljdge
      @channeljdge Před 2 lety +14

      Yes, it's the best way to check if you are in any gear or just in neutral

    • @boratb258
      @boratb258 Před 2 lety +4

      Dealership i bought the car from drove me around and told me that exact same thing, took me around two years before becoming proficient.

    • @alukusinha2919
      @alukusinha2919 Před 2 lety +3

      Very important.

    • @JayoD14
      @JayoD14 Před rokem

      😭😭😭

  • @TheSpaniard
    @TheSpaniard Před 3 měsíci +3

    Made the transition (no pun intended) to a manual transmission about 5 years ago. This video was tremendous in helping me learn. Just came back to rewatch and potentially relearn some tips and tricks, 5 years in. Wanted to say thanks to y'all for an excellent tutorial! And it's ✨free✨ 😂

  • @V3RTS
    @V3RTS Před rokem +27

    I watched this video three times last night and picked up my first manual this morning, seriously like riding a bike with how detailed this video was. great work

    • @goddamnit
      @goddamnit Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks for sharing, very inspiring!

  • @picobeltre6015
    @picobeltre6015 Před 5 lety +374

    damn this man family now

  • @anthonyknight170
    @anthonyknight170 Před 5 lety +613

    *Spins tires*
    Now... that is definitely cooler, than killing it.
    best comment I've heard in a while

  • @Alexiosftw
    @Alexiosftw Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is the perfect guide! It covers everything you need to know while daily driving a manual. It might just be the first guide that covers parking too! As a younger person who really wants a stick shift for a daily but has no access to learn on one, this video helped me understand everything a lot better and prepared me better for the road

  • @YS420X
    @YS420X Před rokem +3

    I've driven manual trucks my entire 16 driving years but this came up in my recommendations. I'm watching it anyways because it's so well put together and this guy is hilarious. I died when he showed he had a heel on 🤣

  • @TM-wm7om
    @TM-wm7om Před 4 lety +1200

    "Revolutions per minute" made me think of France
    I don't know why I'm watching this video, I drive a manual.

    • @LegendaryMusicofAllTimes20
      @LegendaryMusicofAllTimes20 Před 4 lety +11

      The monarchy never expects the Peasant Revolution!

    • @Breacher141
      @Breacher141 Před 4 lety +28

      lmfaooo i too have been driving a stick for 15 years, i have no idea why i wasted 30 minutes of my life on something i knew for half of it already hahahaa

    • @mnyxkz2532
      @mnyxkz2532 Před 4 lety +4

      U mean automatic?

    • @somerandomanonymousdude3650
      @somerandomanonymousdude3650 Před 4 lety +13

      Pedro Campos I think he meant that he already knows how to drive manual

    • @damianchavez7577
      @damianchavez7577 Před 4 lety

      0DC 4PUN NB Y6

  • @yoshimitsui2
    @yoshimitsui2 Před 3 lety +917

    I love how he demonstrates every mistake.

    • @dragonsoul5368
      @dragonsoul5368 Před 3 lety +8

      exactly

    • @doggobind
      @doggobind Před 3 lety +42

      That's what makes guides better, demonstrate the mistakes so that you know what happens if said mistake were to happen, and you can respond accordingly.

    • @ChillGuyYoutube
      @ChillGuyYoutube Před 2 lety +3

      gotta let the asians know how it feels to be white

    • @toilet_cleaner_man
      @toilet_cleaner_man Před 2 lety +2

      @@ChillGuyCZcams goddamn okay 😂

  • @alvintran616
    @alvintran616 Před 2 lety +13

    If you're reading this, I wish you the best on your journey are learning how to drive manual! We will all get there together!

  • @Rider123go
    @Rider123go Před rokem +3

    I signed up for driving classes and its gonna start from tomorrow, I wanted to be ready and focus more learning driving for next 20 days of the course for practice till driving test, without wasting more time with basics and your video helped a lot.

  • @kohlmahoney7741
    @kohlmahoney7741 Před 4 lety +627

    “Don’t judge me, I’m trying to help you.” 😂

    • @sandhyaj9198
      @sandhyaj9198 Před 4 lety +6

      Literally my favorite part😂😂

    • @a3r0d7n4m1k
      @a3r0d7n4m1k Před 3 lety +14

      And it's free!

    • @thebigj3224
      @thebigj3224 Před 3 lety

      He was quick with it too

    • @zmyr88
      @zmyr88 Před 3 lety

      I didn't and now I think next time I have to try to drive stick I have a chance of getting the hang of it without causing costly damage. the ones that had an issue with the heels either know how to drive (why you watching this unless to get a some extra secrets) or have a problem with their own masculinity.

  • @ritvikmanem9908
    @ritvikmanem9908 Před 3 lety +2569

    “Find an empty parking lot”
    HOW ARE U GOING TO GET THERE
    ok didn't want this to sound disrespectful to the video cuz this might be the most detailed guide on the internet. Just kinda funny to me because no one that I know drives stick.

    • @rebeccaliette5581
      @rebeccaliette5581 Před 3 lety +83

      I was just thinking that 🤣😭😭

    • @THEAKRIAN
      @THEAKRIAN Před 3 lety +256

      Find someone that knows to take you, it's a rite of passage

    • @rajanicn9269
      @rajanicn9269 Před 3 lety +51

      take someone with you who knows to drive

    • @williamfinch1548
      @williamfinch1548 Před 3 lety +33

      Usually your dad or parent, anyone who knows how to drive rlly

    • @kaankahraman1341
      @kaankahraman1341 Před 3 lety +407

      Disassemble your car, carry the parts to the parking lot and reassemble it there.

  • @RogueLima
    @RogueLima Před 2 lety +18

    Great video! It's definitely the most in-depth guide I've seen on CZcams, a lot of people tend to not mention the mistakes and how to handle hills, one of the most important and difficult skills to master!

  • @chaimszlaf3580
    @chaimszlaf3580 Před 2 lety +3

    As an experienced Manuel driver. I say you are the best teacher for learners.
    Guys focus on everything he says

  • @Ashivlogzz
    @Ashivlogzz Před 6 lety +1084

    One of the best driving lessons on CZcams..

    • @CarsDotCom
      @CarsDotCom  Před 6 lety +44

      Thanks for watching!

    • @armandoflores292
      @armandoflores292 Před 5 lety +2

      Right !!!

    • @omargolam2692
      @omargolam2692 Před 5 lety +4

      ive never seen anyone explain it any better, as a fast learner from driving my mentors bmw m3 2000 year it was pretty weird learning from him took my 4 days just to stop stalling his engine and watching ur video really explained more about how to prevent harming the clutch and gears thanks for your video really awsome, im thinking of getting a subaru brz myself or maybe a mazda mx 5 i still cant decide really

    • @Nick-qx2ck
      @Nick-qx2ck Před 5 lety

      ashish jacob hands down in every aspect

    • @eplabrador5024
      @eplabrador5024 Před 5 lety +2

      “You are going to SUCK at it. It makes me laugh just thinking about it.”

  • @binzc3052
    @binzc3052 Před 4 lety +690

    Title should be “driving lessons with dad”

  • @michaelsilva4084
    @michaelsilva4084 Před 2 lety +27

    Excellent video! My first vehicle was a stick shift so I was forced to learn the hard way. This was a great refresher for me, my manual transmission camaro arrives tomorrow and this video definitely gave me a few pointers that will give me the confidence to pick up where I left off. 86 Honda Civic SI

  • @rubyredgrapefruit1454
    @rubyredgrapefruit1454 Před rokem +4

    I enjoyed every second that he explained and demonstrated in the video. Thank you very much 🇺🇸

  • @cesarramirez7619
    @cesarramirez7619 Před 4 lety +381

    Omg give this guy an award, my dad explained it to me several times but I wouldn't get it it was frustrating, but with this guy I got it thank you sr.

    • @omaraguilar3103
      @omaraguilar3103 Před 4 lety +28

      Me and my dad wanted to kill each other when he was trying to teach me 😂

    • @mickfitzgerald8074
      @mickfitzgerald8074 Před 4 lety +30

      Boi your dad trained you to fight Vegeta

    • @cesarramirez7619
      @cesarramirez7619 Před 4 lety +3

      @@mickfitzgerald8074 LMAO

    • @cesarramirez7619
      @cesarramirez7619 Před 4 lety +2

      @@omaraguilar3103 🤣

    • @nut44896
      @nut44896 Před 4 lety +4

      My dad has been driving manual for a long time don't know exactly long but he said he learned to drive in his early 20s and now hes in his late 60s so I assume he knows alot about manual but some things he tells me does not match with what this guy is saying, like for stopping my dad tells me something else than this guy

  • @patnz.1
    @patnz.1 Před 3 lety +397

    "Thats definitely cooler than killing" after this, this man is alrdy the best manual instructor

  • @KwBeee
    @KwBeee Před 8 měsíci +2

    Picking up my first manual car at 27 in a few days. Have an 80 mile drive home! I'll be staying off the highway but this video alleviated all of my concern. Wish me luck

    • @jaskajokunen3716
      @jaskajokunen3716 Před 8 měsíci

      why off the highway

    • @KwBeee
      @KwBeee Před 8 měsíci

      @@jaskajokunen3716 I made it home. Was fine but it took me about an hour to get the hang of it

    • @rollmops3113
      @rollmops3113 Před 27 dny

      How are you doing with your manual driving now? Are you used to it?

    • @KwBeee
      @KwBeee Před 26 dny +1

      @@rollmops3113 I love it, I can never own another automatic car now

    • @rollmops3113
      @rollmops3113 Před 24 dny

      @@KwBeee that's great to hear! It's my third day of driving manual and I'm getting the hang of it, certainly not as hard as I was expecting! All the best!🙂

  • @dilltoochill
    @dilltoochill Před rokem +2

    Easily the most straight forward, best explanation on CZcams. Thank you!

  • @csf3lihao
    @csf3lihao Před 5 lety +135

    You actually wear a high heel for the sake of this tutorial respect

  • @judekiv
    @judekiv Před 6 lety +2197

    Damn uncle Tony’s whole life was a lie

  • @1nterzept661
    @1nterzept661 Před 2 lety +2

    This man really adds humor to this tutorial. It feels amazing to see him this passionate in teaching.

  • @beatbeans1625
    @beatbeans1625 Před 2 lety +21

    I just got my first car, which is a manual. Through all of the videos I've found to help teach me how to learn, this was the best. Can't wait to come back to this in a year when I'm a pro.

  • @tofu86oc55
    @tofu86oc55 Před 4 lety +870

    hey, how do I drive my car to the empty parking lot in the first place??

    • @matthewsmall1817
      @matthewsmall1817 Před 4 lety +76

      😭😭

    • @matufujiwara7493
      @matufujiwara7493 Před 4 lety +271

      just use one car from the parking lot

    • @fireplaceninja
      @fireplaceninja Před 4 lety +47

      get someone who does know how, or if you really have to, use a trailer. maybe borrow a friend’s, or take driving instructions w/ a standard

    • @evankizer3448
      @evankizer3448 Před 4 lety +28

      Go to a old Toys R Us parking lot

    • @Bimbows07
      @Bimbows07 Před 4 lety +6

      Good question

  • @lucabaldassi6024
    @lucabaldassi6024 Před 5 lety +2017

    *_*Uncle Tony has left the chat*_*

  • @ja4309
    @ja4309 Před rokem +5

    Remembered watching this months ago when I was first learning to drive and now I have my own license. Time flies and I can't help but thank this video for helping out a bit in my driving

  • @sebastiansebastian5270
    @sebastiansebastian5270 Před 2 lety +4

    4:53 "Hello shifter, where are you from" 🤣🤣

  • @Tay234.
    @Tay234. Před 4 lety +337

    “That red line is called...the red line.” Whew. Glad he cleared that up. I thought it was the blue line

  • @zmachine5745
    @zmachine5745 Před 3 lety +286

    you had me at "you're going to suck at it."

    • @RacerRC
      @RacerRC Před měsícem

      Had to subscribe when I saw this man wearing boots and heels

  • @thaboseshibe2534
    @thaboseshibe2534 Před 2 lety +3

    I found this video super helpful and very easy to understand even when you are a first time manual car driver. I really really appreciate this man and I give him 10/10 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @AoNti_
    @AoNti_ Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve seen a bunch of videos and honestly this is the only one that I found easy to understand and very detailed and informational, I’m definitely saving this video for whenever I get my car

  • @gamecatcher99
    @gamecatcher99 Před 5 lety +698

    Can you also do a video on drifting? Asking for a friend.

    • @maplesyrup8297
      @maplesyrup8297 Před 5 lety +10

      *_gamecatcher99_*
      El famoso « friend » 😂

    • @thesweyy5999
      @thesweyy5999 Před 4 lety +18

      Is the friend you?

    • @xItzBlizzy-
      @xItzBlizzy- Před 4 lety +19

      *plays Tokyo drift*

    • @callumhiggins8755
      @callumhiggins8755 Před 4 lety +3

      I would recommend using the handbrake for drifting however you can also use the clutch

    • @nikolasstankovic6794
      @nikolasstankovic6794 Před 4 lety

      gamecatcher99 turn ur steering wheel 90 degrees hold the clutch in rev the engine out and dump the clutch

  • @Vinz_THE-RAVEN_925
    @Vinz_THE-RAVEN_925 Před 3 lety +1009

    He’s missing 1 major point, Manual shifting is just way cooler than auto....

  • @ejnoro8371
    @ejnoro8371 Před rokem +3

    I watched this 2 years ago after buying my first stick shift car and coming back to it it helped me so much

  • @ManchesterUtdFan
    @ManchesterUtdFan Před 2 lety +4

    Last time I drove a manual was appx 18 years ago when I was 16. Took my dads ford probe GT manual for a joyride. He never knew I took it. An exhilarating experience. Now I’m 34 and I’m in the market for a Mustang GT350/R. I think I’m ready.

  • @meharazrahman5033
    @meharazrahman5033 Před 3 lety +1010

    Manual transmission has entered chat
    Clutch pedal has entered chat
    Boots has left chat
    High heels has left chat
    Uncle tony has left chat

    • @DONTCRASHJET
      @DONTCRASHJET Před 3 lety +16

      Single speed bikes cannot connect to server...

    • @pryncebeaner4146
      @pryncebeaner4146 Před 3 lety +16

      Automatic transmission has been disconnected

    • @LuigiCotocea
      @LuigiCotocea Před 3 lety +3

      @@pryncebeaner4146 bruuh!

    • @aderahmadabrianto4773
      @aderahmadabrianto4773 Před 3 lety

      Who the f this unle tony? Im seriously dont understand

    • @danield8528
      @danield8528 Před 3 lety +4

      @@aderahmadabrianto4773 It’s supposed to be like that “know it all” uncle that had a little too much to drink at Thanksgiving dinner.

  • @INeedAttentionEXE
    @INeedAttentionEXE Před 5 lety +583

    24:50
    1st gear: “what is my purpose”
    Me: “you shift to second gear”
    1st gear: “oh my god :(“

    • @teslaboi1822
      @teslaboi1822 Před 5 lety +48

      1st gear has more room.
      Me shifted to 2nd gear after 10kph
      1st gear: "Am I a joke to you?"

    • @emolovetree
      @emolovetree Před 5 lety +10

      Why start in first when you can skip it and start in 2nd

    • @Mafiatunes1
      @Mafiatunes1 Před 5 lety +19

      You pass butter

    • @kenny8343
      @kenny8343 Před 5 lety +1

      @@emolovetree It doesnt gave enough power tho, But if you can do a launch control well shit, do what you want, and dont forget when you launch from 2nd gear give it a huge gas and if your tire slip ( Doing rolling burnout ) its fine

    • @kaydens6964
      @kaydens6964 Před 5 lety

      Umm... steep uphill on the way to car park and inside the car park.

  • @Pixiidoll
    @Pixiidoll Před 2 dny

    Great video! I’ve been on a stick for less than a week and I’m glad I watched this after some practice. Clarifies all of my questions/doubts.

  • @Ezel_00
    @Ezel_00 Před 2 lety +4

    currently learning to drive a stick shift, thanks for this video, excellent way to refresh me on the basics.

  • @teslaboi1822
    @teslaboi1822 Před 5 lety +352

    I learned manual 10% driving instructor, 20% myself, 30% dad, 40% internet.

    • @captpatrick891
      @captpatrick891 Před 4 lety

      I learned manual by guessing. And I guessed right.... after the first 3 guesses... but it was a 1966 mustang I had just built. And used the old clutch. I ended up getting a new one soon after since it was worn out anyway.

    • @latenightlive2982
      @latenightlive2982 Před 4 lety +48

      And 100% reason to remember the name.

    • @TheDennys21
      @TheDennys21 Před 4 lety

      Bullshit, the driving instructor teaches you 90% of everything.

    • @georgegarcia2575
      @georgegarcia2575 Před 4 lety

      I learned manual by buying a manual transmission car lol Mercedes c230 sport

    • @farmninja6653
      @farmninja6653 Před 4 lety +4

      Tractors

  • @jimbonito7783
    @jimbonito7783 Před 3 lety +434

    People in the parking lot: Ayo why’s this guy talking to himself and moving his car back and forth?

    • @bolarindabiri5669
      @bolarindabiri5669 Před 2 lety +5

      Same thing I thought. To him and us, he's shooting a tutorial; to onlookers he's driving in disturbing patterns while talking to himself. Lol

    • @ja4309
      @ja4309 Před 2 lety +1

      I practiced on a basketball court once. I can't imagine how tennis players beside us were thinking while looking at me just rounding the court

  • @darkness8488
    @darkness8488 Před 2 lety +1

    this video is so nice it felt like he’s my father giving me tips, i can’t explain how calming and comforting this guy is all of that beside of his great explanation and experience, really enjoyed this video wish i could give more than one like

  • @ianlerma8110
    @ianlerma8110 Před rokem +10

    Recently bought a 22 GR86 manual. I’ve driven my dads civic once and my friends fiesta once. Did ok. I had to drive it from the dealership home which is about an hour away. The only part I struggle with is to get going. I either stall in my car or take off a little too fast. But this is helping me so much already learning to not let off the clutch so fast and control my gas better

    • @rollmops3113
      @rollmops3113 Před 27 dny

      How are you doing with the manual now? How long did it take for it to become second nature? I'm getting my first manual car tomorrow, and though I've (badly) driven manuals a couple of times before, I am really nervous and worried that I'm going to wreck the clutch and/or gearbox!

    • @ianlerma8110
      @ianlerma8110 Před 27 dny

      @@rollmops3113oh dude, it took me less than a week to be able to comfortably drive around town without stalling. It’s actually really easy. It’s way more intimidating than it is. Some helpful tricks I found is to one, turn off the AC and any HVAC components. I thought it helped me out, not sure if it actually did, but technically it should because of less load on the engine. two, find the bite point of the clutch and don’t look at the RPMs, trust me. I know you want to look at them but it’s so much easier to kinda stare off and just focus purely on your leg movements of slowly letting out the clutch and giving it a little gas. You’ll feel when the car wants to go and you can hear it too. Listen to the car, sounds weird but you’ll understand when you’re doing it so turn the radio off as well. Third is try and find a parking lot that’s not flat. I had found one that went a little up hill and a little bit downhill. Going downhill aids in taking off and learning on an uphill well allow you to learn that you need more gas/ to not let off the clutch as quickly. And just focus on learning how to take off. that’s the hardest part about these cars. It’ll take a little time but you got this. Just practice for about an hour or so a day. And don’t be scared to stall. Stalling isn’t really bad. Riding the clutch excessively and using it to control speed it bad though. The clutch is more a on and off thing. Except reverse. You can use the clutch to control the speed because it’s usually for such a short distance. Other than that, this video is great advice as well, it’s what taught me so you’ll be able to get it

  • @AccordVR
    @AccordVR Před 4 lety +1119

    "Thats called the red line, and the engine is not supposed to run up to the redline, newer engines are less prone to this damage over older engines"
    **Hears my neighbors shitbox honda constantly going into full send mode**

    • @izzetop1910
      @izzetop1910 Před 4 lety +36

      Except for rotaries, they like red line

    • @Daniel-ml7vt
      @Daniel-ml7vt Před 4 lety +3

      YUNG SIMON same🤣

    • @Xachremos
      @Xachremos Před 4 lety +13

      I had a shitbox honda. I drove the wheels off that damn thing. The cheapest car I had honestly was the most fun I had with a car.

    • @Sworly666
      @Sworly666 Před 4 lety

      American heroes, is what we call them.

    • @KaiRuffin2121
      @KaiRuffin2121 Před 4 lety

      Old Honda's are rev happy engines

  • @B4R0N.
    @B4R0N. Před 3 lety +697

    I don't know why I'm watching this: I'm European. I learned about stick shifts before I even knew automatics existed.

    • @haycheC
      @haycheC Před 3 lety +72

      Us Europeans say Manual 😂 are you making it easier for the Americans to understand 😂

    • @user-tb1op5ly8d
      @user-tb1op5ly8d Před 3 lety +23

      True that, my dad taught me how to drive a manual when i was 15

    • @strugajziemniora8632
      @strugajziemniora8632 Před 3 lety +55

      @Skylarkist Expert u jealous

    • @LILOCW
      @LILOCW Před 3 lety +44

      @Mass Debater manuals are better in general can’t text and drive if both of your hands are busy

    • @sosseturner
      @sosseturner Před 3 lety +54

      @Mass Debater most american thing i've ever had to read. Your brain is just unable to coordinate everything needed to drive a manual car, or you're just to lazy. that's why you use a car where you only need one arm and one foot. And I can tell you, once you have learned how to drive manual for real, you'll might overthink you answer.

  • @Josesandovalll
    @Josesandovalll Před 2 lety +8

    Very useful information!!! I been driving manual for more than 10 years and I found this video very helpful.

  • @SM0GG
    @SM0GG Před 2 lety +1

    Best, most in depth, simple tutorial I've seen on driving manual

  • @omarramo5340
    @omarramo5340 Před 4 lety +361

    Uncle Tony: “Ight, Imma head out.”

  • @JayInDecent
    @JayInDecent Před 5 lety +1768

    Dudes in 6th gear in a parking lot

    • @jamesfranco4515
      @jamesfranco4515 Před 4 lety +234

      Saving that gas😂

    • @Dogbitgamers
      @Dogbitgamers Před 4 lety +95

      that engines screaming for help

    • @pier11francesco
      @pier11francesco Před 4 lety +66

      @@jamesfranco4515 if you drive in 6th in a parking lot you are NOT saving fuel you are wasting it because you are putting more load on the engine to go the same speed

    • @jamesfranco4515
      @jamesfranco4515 Před 4 lety +84

      @@pier11francesco issa yoke bro

    • @mugammadbenjamin2597
      @mugammadbenjamin2597 Před 4 lety +17

      @@pier11francesco it's a damn joke

  • @toportime
    @toportime Před rokem +2

    This is a fantastic "How To: Drive a Manual"! Well done!

  • @BruceCarbonLakeriver
    @BruceCarbonLakeriver Před 2 lety +15

    As someone who lives in the Alps (where almost everyone only drives manual transmission cars and got manual trannies for driving schools) you did a great job on this vid :) - as an advanced vid based on this one would be fuel economy and optimal rpm ranges for given situations :D

  • @RichAbe23
    @RichAbe23 Před 6 lety +764

    This is how we save the manual folks. Driving a manual is not so bad and elevates the driving experience.

    • @theodorekell
      @theodorekell Před 6 lety +16

      I should be given a gold medal for "Save the manual" champion. I have not driven automatic car [as permanent car] in 23 years and currently own 3 MT cars for me and children. Wife drives auto but she drives MT really well.

    • @miniena7774
      @miniena7774 Před 6 lety +3

      Too confusing.
      Sorry!

    • @theodorekell
      @theodorekell Před 6 lety +9

      Obviously, chess is not your pass time

    • @TaKibiii
      @TaKibiii Před 6 lety +16

      It’s more fun driving a manual. I suck at it (still practicing) but it’s still funny when I fail miserably 😭.

    • @theodorekell
      @theodorekell Před 6 lety +1

      Keep going at it. Don't ride the clutch

  • @johnnycokebrains
    @johnnycokebrains Před 5 lety +159

    Lol, "and you are going to *suck at it!*" You couldn't be more right Joe...

  • @murunginathan4963
    @murunginathan4963 Před měsícem +1

    That "because I'm a proooofessional" had me dying of laughter 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @asadi._.1437
    @asadi._.1437 Před 2 lety

    Nah honestly speaking this guy literally answered all the questions I used to ask people about manuals in one video this video is 10/10

  • @ransavage4194
    @ransavage4194 Před 6 lety +4871

    My kids are driving stick shift cars cause I don’t want them texting and driving

    • @florynake93
      @florynake93 Před 6 lety +680

      unfortunately, they can do it no matter what transmission they're using

    • @connorrocard899
      @connorrocard899 Před 6 lety +488

      If you can’t use your phone while driving a manual then you aren’t very good at multitasking 😂 you aren’t always changing gear, just sit in gear for a while and then grab your phone

    • @florynake93
      @florynake93 Před 6 lety +174

      multitasking shouldn't be taken into considerance under these circumstances, every second counts

    • @jovannydc
      @jovannydc Před 6 lety +5

      Lmao

    • @mrsauce9307
      @mrsauce9307 Před 6 lety +45

      Connor Rocard: what are you trying to say texting while driving is cool or something?😑

  • @TheUnjust117
    @TheUnjust117 Před 5 lety +151

    "dont judge me, i'm tryin to help you"
    sorry but that was just brilliant!

    • @TheUnjust117
      @TheUnjust117 Před 5 lety +2

      btw,
      Scottish learner driver due a practical test next week but the skills should be transferable...
      so thanks ALOT for this video,
      figured that should be said as am already 4 minutes into the video and you've givin me so much information so far...

    • @ChefBagwell13fox
      @ChefBagwell13fox Před 4 lety +3

      I saw this exactly when he said it....... it was meant to be

  • @stephencivic1989
    @stephencivic1989 Před 2 lety +5

    I love this video. I love driving my 2020 Honda Civic Sport. And yes I do have a CVT, but I've always wanted to learn stick. I think this video has educated me a lot on manuels. And even helped learn how to kinda practice on a CVT with paddle shifters. I know there not exactly the same but you gotta start somewhere.

  • @CasualVideoGamer
    @CasualVideoGamer Před 2 lety

    I'm still learning, mostly teaching myself. When I got hired on for the company I work for, they taught us juuuuust enough to load manuals onto and off the haulers. Though now that we've basically done away with our towing service and business has gotten to the point which we don't have enough haulers to meet demands of our activities, they have us driving cars to the customers and/or driving the swap/trades back or getting a ride back from a coworker. Same thing if someone's selling their car to us, we'll have a coworker drive us to them then drive the sold car back.
    A lot of times, when one of us gets assigned a vehicle that's a manual, we have to play around with schedules to make sure someone who knows how to drive stick gets the activity. So anytime there's downtime at the shop, I try to find a manual and practice around with it.
    This video is extremely helpful and I appreciate it so much.

  • @aurielka6284
    @aurielka6284 Před 4 lety +163

    "its easy becouse im profesional" 20:51
    this guy is savage xd

  • @danishpuri8783
    @danishpuri8783 Před 3 lety +134

    “That red line is called The Red Line”
    Perfect explanation. 😂😂😂

  • @pattykeough
    @pattykeough Před 2 lety +2

    GREAT teacher - hilarious and informative. I was riding the clutch for sure. Thanks for the tips.

  • @kimibautista410
    @kimibautista410 Před 2 lety

    “the best tutorial out there” is def an understatement u explained it all too well👌🏼👌🏼

  • @motormusique
    @motormusique Před 6 lety +314

    I bought my Toyota 86 in manual, and my drive home from the dealership was the second time I had ever been in a manual car. Over a few months, with videos like this, it became second nature to me. I never took any lessons - you can do this too.

    • @nrares21
      @nrares21 Před 5 lety +1

      motomusiq wait did you do your driving license on an automatic?

    • @OooOoo-br5uq
      @OooOoo-br5uq Před 5 lety

      So i guess ill get a 19 challenger rt in a manual.

    • @kinghenry238
      @kinghenry238 Před 5 lety +2

      Just did the same thing last week!

    • @dandandan01
      @dandandan01 Před 5 lety +10

      Wait, what? Are you in America? In England you have two types of licenses - manual & automatic, or automatic only. If you pass in an automatic, you're not allowed to drive a manual until you retake and pass your test in a manual.

    • @christivie121
      @christivie121 Před 5 lety +11

      @@dandandan01 In North America ( Canada AND USA) there's only one type of licence. You get to buy and drive whatever type of car transmission you want to, no matter with which one you learned how to drive in the first place.

  • @hujajiblamble3337
    @hujajiblamble3337 Před 5 lety +142

    When he kicked up that high heel I lost it 😂💀

  • @uridarahmanlatif7199
    @uridarahmanlatif7199 Před 2 lety +1

    Very detailed and most importantly very-well delivered, with all that side jokes and humouric tone, which really a big bonus! Subscribed!

  • @ThatWeirdoRightThere
    @ThatWeirdoRightThere Před rokem +10

    I’m learning to drive manual for the first time at 25 because I decided that I wanted to buy a sports car after the transmission on my old car went out lol. It’s been an interesting challenge but I’ve been enjoying the learning process; even though it’s been slow because I don’t want to ruin my new car 😂💀 but this video was extremely helpful and easy and has definitely made me more confident in my driving ability after watching it.

    • @stonergee420
      @stonergee420 Před rokem +2

      After you learning manual I got so use to pressing the clutch pedal even in automatic cars 🤣🥴

    • @1caringhuman
      @1caringhuman Před 11 měsíci +1

      What kind of car did you end up getting? I also plan on getting my first sports car and learning how to drive manual haha.

    • @goddamnit
      @goddamnit Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@1caringhumansame here!