Clutch control in traffic - how to keep a manual car slow
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2020
- In this video I explain how to can keep a manual car very slow to help you with parking and driving in traffic. I explain why most new drivers find it hard to keep the car slow and how you can use the gas and clutch to gain control.
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There goes this man again,
Such a gem of an instructor.
Thank you ☺
you are absolutely right
@Darian Caspian Bs
@@preussen577 I see. Such a waste man seriously.
Cheers.
This guy is the main reason I'm gonna pass my lessons.
I hope so 🤞
Did you pass Ethan mate?
Did you pass?
Did you pass?
did you pass
Just started driving manual, and I've been struggling to get into first gear smoothly at stop signs and red lights. Even though this video talks about start/stop traffic, the lesson about riding the clutch at low speeds helped me find the bite point and finally get into first gear properly without stalling. Thanks a bunch mate, I can drive my car without the anxiety of other people waiting on me now.
Sorry do you mean slowing down into 1st gear?
Buy a diesel, you just release the clutch slowly, without pressing gas, the car will start to move.
@@RGV2300 it's the exact same in any manual car lol. You just have to be on flat ground or a decline.
@@ethannash3722 i can start uphill with only the clutch. It has plenty of torque during idle to do not stall.
@@ethannash3722 while true both petrol and diesel can do it, diesel has more torque and therefore can do it on up, down and flat ground, for people who are learning manual for the sake of it and want a bit of help, its good to learn and own a manual, only downside is thats its a bit lower on power (hence why most the time diesels come with a turbo) whereas petrols usually dont (unless they're a sports car for example)
Hy from south Africa here. I passed my driving license today, been learning from your videos.
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I guess having those shoes and colourful socks makes everyone a great driver😂
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U don't need that if ur good
I have colorful socks and I'm a terrible driver. It's gotta be the shoes.
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Although I've been driving for 10 years, a vast majority of automobiles in the US are equipped with an automatic transmission, so when I recently bought my first manual car I've had to essentially re-learn how to drive. Your videos have been crucial in that endeavor, and after a month I'm absolutely comfortable with driving stick and enjoying it! Thank you!
I’m glad to know I’m not the only one! I bought my first manual after 10 years of driving automatics. It’s encouraging to see your comment!
@@elise7808 good choice
Similar situation here. We don't all get the luxury of being taught to drive stick when you live in the US. I'm having to teach myself now so I can test drive customer cars as a mechanic and not make a fool of myself
@@arjunarun3033 what's the advantage of a manual? seems like a lot of extra work from the driver imo. I'm sure if I were racing the car manual would be nice for the weight reduction/control potential. However, for driving 10 mins across town in traffic a manual just seems like more hassle than it's worth for sure. Am I wrong?
@@akunog3665 Honestly after getting comfortable driving a manual, I don’t even think about it anymore. It’s just as easy as driving an automatic. The only differences are that everything feels more precise and controlled. I don’t have to fight with the automatic for more power, or wait for it to realize I want a lower gear. When I want to speed up, I can manually select the gear I’ll need, all without thinking. It’s also safer because you’re less likely to be distracted while driving, and you can utilize engine braking… however both legs get tired in traffic, not just one lol but that’s so worth the extra fun and control you get from a manual.
I passed after 16 hours of lessons, would have passed after 4 hours with this man as my instructor lmao
Damn that fast
16 hours wtf?
@@Heatwave9000 i passed in 15 wtf
@@-seoulair cap
@@Heatwave9000 someone at my school passed in 2, 2 hour lessons. He spent a lot of time practising with his dad, it’s doable
Summary: To normally accelerate, push the clutch, give some gas, and lift the clutch to its bite point. To coast, give some gas, push the clutch, slowly lift it to its bite point, and push it down a bit so the car rolls without accelerating.
Thanks Dave!
@@ethernaut.7127 Great summary Dave !
Thanks
thanks nigga
Does this burn the clutch? I’m getting my first manual soon and the only area I’m struggling in is stop and go traffic
I just came here to say *congratulations* to me 🥳 for passing my driving test today, this channel has been a tremendous help in learning to drive manual. You are the best driving instructor ever keep it up 👏👏
Thank you and congratulations!
@@ConquerDriving whoever is leaning to drive and has difficulty whether friends or family i always tell them about your channel and how it helped me 😉
How many accidents have you had in three years?
@@EpochHEROkiD 0
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The 3 camera perspective is very helpful. I'm a beginner and had been struggling to keep the car slow during reverse, parking and then getting stalled in bumpy roads at low speeds. Learned a lot from this, thanks!
I will find you someday and officially pay you for all you have taught me... thank you.
Haha, thank you.
I am a learner. This skill is useful in traffic jam.
I got my license 6 months ago at the age 38 (yeah, never really needed a car until now). Passed in 1st try after just 9 lessons (edit: in my country, 9 lessons is required for the road test, you can't have less). However, I've been driving my husband's automatic since, and almost forgot how to drive a manual. Will be buying a car next week - manual transmission. These videos are a good help for refreshing the manual, as I'm afraid to embarass myself, as I leave the parking lot after buying :D :D
Do you have any advice? I find passing just with the minimum lesson count (and first try as well) admirable, and would be happy if I were able to do it as well.
Where I'm from, it's basically universally expected that you'll need extra lessons, especially if you start late.
I'm a newbie manual driver and even though we drive lefty here on this side of the world (Philippines), your videos have helped me learn a ton and gain a lot of confidence. Thanks Richard!
Thank you and you're welcome.
Really I honestly thought the US only drove on the left side learn something new everyday
You know you’re a really good driver when you can demonstrate dangerous situations in real time and do it so well just to get the point across👍🏾
WHAT? you don't even need to use the break!!!! I am surprised that my instructor never mentioned that to me while she knows how much I struggle. I have been using both the clutch and the brake to control my speed in traffic and driving me nuts. Thanks for this
Yep. Pressing the clutch will decouple the transmission and therefore you will slow down. Can be done on petrol engines, but those need a bit of gas pedal too in order to do that. ^_^
Even tho I already drove in traffic I still watch these videos ❤️❤️
I was driving manual for the first time since i was a kid today, and thought i would burn the clutch by doing this! Tomorrow should be a blast now🤞🏼
I just passed my test today, all praise to the most high. Your videos helped me a great deal, thank you so much !!
Thank you and congratulations!
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As someone who self-learned how to drive a manual, your videos are very helpful. I have a few lazy habits I need to break to keep my transmission happy.
Could you make a video on pulling out of junctions quickly ? Like accelerating fast into roundabouts and onto a busy road where there's not enough time to drive slowly onto the road
Yes please
Yes please! I take too long and my instructor said that he would count to three. So he counted to three.... then four five six and i still didn't move out lol
Do you set the gas? That helps build speed
Try giving it more gas
Cheers for the feedback, yea I do set gas, but I'm still not fully consistent at pulling away quick, will probs get sorted with practice tho
The only issue im having with these videos is they are in miles not kilometers. Still extremely useful videos thank you so much 🙏
I just passed my manual driving test, I already had an automatic but wanted the skill of driving a manual!!!. I wish I could comment on all your videos. I just want to say thank you for your videos they helped me a lot. I got 2 minors but I am so happy I passed🎉🎉🎉
I was struggling to keep the car slow while parking. Your instructions are way better than my local instructor's.
Man as a beginner in manual. I always wondered how people controlled manual and this actually makes it understandable now. Thanks man great video.
I LOVE this channel, I’m getting a manual car soon, and i feel so much more prepared to drive it
I'm absolutely glad that I came across your channel on youtube yesterday. So many of your videos have such great explanations and solutions to some of the problem areas that I'm kind of stressed out about. This is 1 of them. Thank you for being such an awesome online instructor.
Pretty much got the hang of this straight without always needing to brake and pull the hand brake back up in slow moving traffic! Getting better by each day by gaining experience on the road. Great video as always and well explained to learners such as myself 👌
Thank you, keep up the practise.
This video was so perfect for me! I’ve been struggling so much to keep the car slow and this made things so much clearer. Thank you Richard ☺️
I'm starting my driving lessons next week. Thank you for sharing this information with us. 💯
I'm so glad I found this channel!!! These videos are very helpful. I started my driving lessons last week and your tips have been amazing in helping me improve..
absolutely love your channel, hands down best explanations! your videos always give me a massive confidence boost before lessons because I actually feel I understand it properly
I'm just starting to drive again after 14 years of riding a motorbike in Vietnam and these lessons are invaluable. Very patient, clear and understanding of difficulties new drivers face - which is exactly what you need from a driving instructor. I don't even think the lessons I had when I first learned to drive were as good as these. So thanks! I'm hoping there's some motorway and dual carriageway ones as well as tricky roundabouts.
Eurekah and halleluja! Finally someone that mentions the clutch DOES NOT NEED TO BE RAISED ABOVE THE BITE POINT WHEN STARTING.
Been arguing this for ten years as a driving instructor.
I'm not sure what you mean if I'm honest, you can't lift the clutch above the bite point when starting or you would wheel spin, stall or kangeroo.
@Conquer Driving
Quoting you from the video:
"What you need to understand is that when you lift the clutch to the bite point the car will continue to accelerate, you don't need to keep lifting the clutch higher to accelerate. Holding it in the same place on the bite point and the car will get faster and faster."
And this is what I've been struggling to make students and their parents understand so they can start to learn how to drive manual cars properly. They tend to have this misunderstanding that the clutch needs to be raised higher and higher, to the point where it can't go higher, and even lift the foot off the clutch before shifting to second gear which is just horrendous.
My original comment was a compliment to you for pointing this out, and explaining it beautifully. Well done, very well done!
I watched this before doing my first ever long journey alone on Friday and it helped soo much, although I'd forgotten the skill in my car slightly on the drive home and stalled a few times 🙈 I only recently bought my first car and I've been so nervous but you are so so helpful. Many thanks!!
You're the most perfect instructor ever.
Thank you man! You've been a great help to me! I dont have a car yet but I'm borrowing to my friends car to enhance my basics in driving!
Stellar information, Richard! No one has ever explained this concept on how to go super slow/park/get into a garage etc.
Also the heel concept near the bite point is amazing information also. THANK YOU!
I got my license! Thank you!!! I actually learned from your videos more than from my first instructor.
You make an interesting point about the heel position. I find myself losing hold over the clutch, I'll try what you suggested and keep the foot hanging until it's at the biting point. Great video!
Honestly, I appreciate how you explain everything perfectly, give the best advice and cover everything. Yet it is all for free.
I passed my driving teat in the uk few days ago and I relied on his videos immensely..thank you
That's really nice to hear, congratulations on passing!
U r such a good instructor. I am in another country that drives on the left like the U.k. Your videos are so helpful. Thanx for the wonderful work. U deserve a bells.
I needed something like this earlier today and I am glad this was recommended to me by CZcams.
very helpful. this is what my instructor is teaching me at the moment, so i don’t have to come to a complete stop and use handbrake every time, it makes it a lot easier in slow moving traffic. also the point about keeping your heel up when on the clutch was very helpful thanks ☺️
Had no idea I was already doing this correctly, just need a little more practice for better control. As a 2 week old manual car driver, this was very helpful, thanks!
Thank you for these videos. 🎉 your voice is so calming and you really reduce the stress of learning. I also appreciate that you point out things beginners do in general because it made me realize I'm not alone!
I purchased a manual car this week and I have stress related to working towards driving in a very busy city.
You make it seem like no stress - I just need to relax and work step by step.
Exactly what I needed I’m on holiday and my house here has a very tight driveway and narrow gate to exit I always use biting point and brake to keep it slow and find myself getting faster when I let off the brake or a few times stalling, was scared to use gas as the fear of hitting the gate or walls in tight driveway but now I understand controlling the clutch and adding a tiny bit of gas will help me smoothly and slowly exit the driveway, this is exactly what I needed you explain everything so perfectly and clearly! Love your videos keep up the great work you’re helping thousands of people learn how to drive safely and correctly
Hi...I passed my driving test today from the first time., these videos really helped me.
Thank you very much for posting these videos. Your are the best.
Congratulations!
Well done✨
Just learning to drive & I must say these videos have done a world of good to my learning process. Much thanks!
Thank you ☺
Hi, I would like to take this moment to really thank you for sharing all your videos. I have been learning how to drive a manual car and one of my friends was like an instructor to me but I have to admit I have learnt a lot from your videos and today I can drive on the road as a learner driver. Thank you so much!
These videos are literally teaching me how to drive manual I love them
Just got my first manual car and also discovered this channel. Even though I’m struggling to understand completely, I feel comfortable and confident that I’ll get it soon. Love your videos and personality! Keep it up!
Thank you ☺ I hope you enjoy the car.
Dang! This guys a rare find in all the trash around.
Thank you for your videos sir! I'm new to driving a manual and your videos have helped a lot with my practice and confidence!!
Most helpful videos I've seen. U've actually helped me understand a manual more. When most people tell u how to drive manual all they say is. Release the clutch while giving gas and that's it lol
You are one heck of an instructor. Many of your videos had taught me on how to be a better driver with a manual transmission. Much appreciated!
Thank you ☺
The best channel to learn manual car driving.
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Thanks from the USA! I am going to be getting my first manual transmission car soon and your videos have been so helpful:)
great vid - I have had a manual vehicle as my daily for nearly 35 years, but my current vehicle has a higher cold idle than I was used to and had to adapt especially in parking lots.
I passed my test last week and have been warchung all sorts of videos that might be helpful in everyday situations. Thank you for explaining everything so well and helping a new driver out! ☺️
That's great news, congratulations on passing!
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There’s been something about watching these videos that I couldn’t describe or figure out but it’s part of why I keep watching. I’ve realised that’s it’s the camera position making you feel like a passenger, epic placement.
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I just started my driving classes and your videos are really helpful.
I had my second ever lesson yesterday, and I'm struggling a little with steering correctly and quickly for corners and keeping the car straight in the roads. And I had to deal with people driving very closely to the back of me, and using clutch in traffic made me anxious because I was worried about the people who were extremely close to the back of me.
If you're on your second lesson, go easy on yourself, expect to do plenty of things wrong. Accept you will annoy others, that's what happens when you learn yo drive, don't let it bother you. Or at least, try your best not to let it bother you.
Omg I always have the foot slipping problem. Thanks!
Everyone needs a learning instructor like you. Really informative 👏
This is exactly what I was looking for, I was so concentrated at not riding the clutch that I couldn’t control my speed properly, awesome video!
This is a much better way to learn then how I was taught. For new manual drivers there's a tendency to get overwhelmed easily. This lesson is nice and relaxed, with good explanation on the what's and why's.
Only thing I would suggest is pointing out that sometimes you have to ride the clutch like that, but it does add wear, so it's best to avoid doing that say at a stop light when you're waiting for the light to turn green. Just do it when you really need to.
I remember when my dad taught me to drive a manual. He brought home a Mazda B2300 6 speed 4cyl and said "I don't have the patience to teach you. You have a week to figure it out. Next week you'll drive me around, and if you stall once I'm taking the truck back."
I ended up driving that little truck for 200,000 miles over the next 10 years. I believe it's still on the road today.
Thank you. Definitely don't ride the clutch when waiting. In this video I was using the clutch for stop and go motion.
Thank you so much, you are an amazing instructor, I wish I had you as mine!
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Would like to thank you for all of your videos as they have been very supportive - passed in colchester today!
Congratulations! ☺️
this guy is a legend! i have difficulty learning to drive a manual transmission car because of stalling , this video will help me a lot.
Great video! As a beginner driver I find this super helpful, thank you (:
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Champion! Spent the weekend having my first lessons in a decade and this is exactly what I need extra help with! Thank you. :)
You're welcome ☺
Man as someone who knows how to drive manual, and has known for a very long time. It's great learning new techniques or remembering old ones
Much love for you sir, your videos continue to help me for things that were not explained well to me, thank you a lot!
Ur a bad man!.....u definitely know ur stuff👍🔥🔥🔥
This is exactly what I needed now🙌🏼💙
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Nobody ever taught me this kind of stuff when I got my first stick. Just picked it up over the years, great videos, would have been helpful back then.
Perfect example on how to keep your car slow and steady, particularly why it's a bad idea to keep your heels on the floor all the time. Liked and subscribed.
Exactly what I wanted to know
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Can you make a video on giving way/ tight situations and using bite point on hills? These videos are extremely helpful
I need to do a video on tight junctions. This may help you with hills czcams.com/video/O3cTlwMytfU/video.html
Ok, thank you so much. There's so much traffic and speed bumps here, and I never knew if this was good for the car or not.
This instructor is so good that I want to give THUMBS UP MORE THAN ONCE!👍👍👌🙏
This is perfect timing for me. I'm taking lessons and my biggest problems are clutch control and steering
I'm on 3 lessons, my best advice is to go somewhere quiet with a suitable driver and just practise getting to the biting point and holding it. Mastering clutch control early helps so much. Steering will come to you, just try keep your left leg in the centre of the road as a reference.
@@BLINKBOXHD I'm on my third lesson as well 😁 I've realised that I always either hold the clutch down all the time or I hold the accelerator down without even realising. Also which steering method do you use? (My instructor keeps telling me to use the push and pull method but I hate it)
@@Mahmood.23 push pull is good for tight corners and bends cos otherwise your arms will lock up. But for roundabouts I just turn the wheel and hold it (make sure not to lock arm). There is no correct way to steer, just make sure your comfortable and have control. My hands are roughly 9:30/2:30 on the wheel.
@@BLINKBOXHD okay thanks 👍
I hope it helps.
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Thank you for the left heel positioning advice!!
Your videos got me in shape to rent a car in Ireland. I was never taught to use manual
I have driven a manual in traffic and I don’t really mind driving a manual in traffic it makes my left leg more stronger
Good exercise, that's the spirit!
Nice socks by the way.
My brother you are a brilliant teacher i must agree! Idont have car yet but im sure im already a best driver, no one ever told me this.I will always remember this.
Your videos have helped me a lot with my driving lessons, I had a lot of trouble keeping the car slow when reversing and generally I had problems with the clutch.
I'm happy to hear I've helped!
Can you drive with 1 hand on the wheel on the driving test
Probably not buddy...
Bryan Guegan I find it a little more comfortable than with 2 hands
@@hoodnationproductions Maybe but still... If I do that I will probably get a car accident because I'm still nervous and young at driving...
Bryan Guegan I understand good luck if your taking your theory or driving test
@@hoodnationproductions I already have my driving licsence since 6 months and I still suck while driving my manual car and I stall too much...
Just bought a 2014 Mini Paceman JCW, and your videos have been easing my anxiety about manual. I actually feel excited to start driving manual instead of nervous, thank you!
At first I am ready to give up in driving manual, but this channel gave me boost of confidence not give up and also make me look forward whenever I'll practice in driving, especially the clutch control. Thank you very much sir.
I was the guy who use to put the heel on the ground while shifting gears and in the traffic.
This video was very helpful ❤️
You're such a great teacher,with lots of energy, big up 🙌🏿
just passed my driving exam and got my license, just by watching this channels vids, and actual driving of atleast y hours.. braking and turning had always been my problem but not now.. uphill too os not a problem anymore.. the key is "dont panic" but "be mindful of your sorrounding" and be mindful of your "spatial awareness"
Congratulations on passing!
What a great demonstration during the first 2"30!❤ I almost forgot that the bite point itself also means acceleration, as a new learner. Really appreciate of it.🌹
Your videos really help me a lot, I actually just started learning to drive 4 weeks ago. I haven't drive without an instructor yet as of course I only just started learning recently but I feel very confident, I just need to work on the clutch control as I kept stalling when moving away in traffic or emerging from junctions. I also need to work using the clutch when coming to a stop but of course it's early days and I know I will get better especially with your videos, I've seen your other videos, sometimes watch the same ones at least 3 times just to get it stuck in my brain and to be sure what to do when I'm doing my driving lessons.
Keep up with the great videos though mate! 👍🏽 I enjoyed your latest video on how to steer properly as well 💯
Thank you ☺