"Sometimes it's not you" - so happy to hear this!!

@5sheamus

3 жыл бұрын

Well, most times it is...😂😂

This video is one of, if not the best video for beginners. Belive it or not, many people don't understand why your feet position is important when driving, and many people never get educated about it and they struggle starting with manual. Thanks for the video!

@hydrolics7

2 жыл бұрын

I've taken sooo many driving lessons and paid very good money. I ran into the issues he described and asked my driving instructors how to remedy them. I didn't get an answer from them. Watching this video and seeing that someone actually has an answer makes me feel disappointed in my driving instructors.

@Jenny-cc8qh

Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was struggling with as a beginner down to the foot wiggling on the clutch LOL You can tell this man is one of the best driving instructors

@colinf.7314

Жыл бұрын

That's true. It is one of the best explanation

One of the best driving instructor out there.

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so good to hear that!

@tswanafusioninvestmentsltd8384

3 жыл бұрын

problem is he talks more than action

@maxwolf8929

3 жыл бұрын

🤔

@arnavrawat9864

3 жыл бұрын

@@maxwolf8929 Nah theory is important

@tandokazimtuedwa6693

3 жыл бұрын

@@arnavrawat9864 true

I passed my test in 1984 but I've learned more from your videos than I ever learned back then. Excellent videos. Thank you.

When I said I am struggling with clutch control because of my tiny feet, nobody believed me. I know I cannot keep my sole on the floor, but my instructor forces me, he thinks I can adjust how close I put my feet. But then I cannot lift it from the front all the way up, but people are not really interested in listening to other's concerns. This instructor is so understanding. Though he can not help me directly, at least I'm reassured that I am right , I have to learn to control feet in the air , it takes more time and it's okay. Really good teachers are rare. Btw my feet is a little less than 4. Even my height is a problem if I have to look out with my body, sometimes it's necessary, mirrors are not sufficient to show all the crazy things happening behind you on the small road , like leversing near pits and stones. It will help to look out with body, but I can't reach. Short people struggles😃

@warock567

3 жыл бұрын

The struggles is real ! i am in the same boat. oh and back pillow help, it did for me

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it does depend on the car too, there are some cars you will find easier than others, same for me too.

@margaretamoateng6319

3 жыл бұрын

I was in the same situation but i realized i could easily adjust my pedals with my new car. I am really happy about it. You should take the car you are using

@Cherryxrc

2 жыл бұрын

This! This comment is literally my situation, you and me are the same 🥲! I’m 152.40cm (5’0) and less than size 4 and I struggle so much with everything you listed 🥲 my instructor is so scary sometimes because sometimes he gets very frustrated and yells at me for everything

@kikobraz

Жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving do we know which cars have pedals rather lower? Thank you😊

I'm not even from the UK but can relate to most of the instructions so I'm here because the instructor gives really good tips and takes my driving anxiety away ✨👏

Having a driver's licence for 11 years I was sure there's nothing I don't know about how to operate the pedals conveniently. I was wrong. Will try the angled foot on the gas. Good video.

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Explained the nuances which many instructors skip, but those subtleties are the ones that matter in the end.

honestly, i learned more about driving manual from you than my driving instructor a few years back. i watched your videos a lot weeks before my dad and i bought an sti. i kinda panicked since i always drive matics and my dad's last manual was 20 years ago. but thanks to you and my dad's knowledge, we got to enjoy the car and how fun driving manual is! keep it up kind sir! you've helped so much people out there and im sure you'll help way more.

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I hope you enjoy the STI.

"Conquer Driving", well named. Anybody can be king of driving if you get to learn it from an instructor like this.. Awesome awesome awesome.....

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I finally passed my test last week, but I was worried about going for long drives because my leg and ankle always ached at the end of a long lesson. I could not for the life of me figure out what I was doing wrong until seeing this. This video has made a huge difference in my comfort and confidence whilst driving, Thankyou.

@mallowtonmouse

2 жыл бұрын

How has your foot been driving recently? I havethe same problem

Small-footed old lady here. It takes practice, but you can do it as well has all those big foots (feet?) out there. Persevere :-)

You are a lifesaver. People tend to ignore the fact particularly the instructor to teach the positioning of the foot.

Ah! The clutch stuff, I learnt this on my own after uncountable stalls and failure to modulate at biting point.

@jamarifavors

3 ай бұрын

😊

Love it how in a 17 minutes long video I learned more than from the school I went to. Thanks very much.

Wow, you really go an extra mile to meet the needs of your clients. All my respect, and thank you so much for your lessons!!!

Mate the left foot position for the clutch has solved a huge problem for me! Much appreciated 😊 more power to you sir

Your videos are amazing, i’ve currently only done 2 lessons but doing extra “homework” just watching videos like this are really helping and hopefully when i go to my third i’ll find the pedals a lot easier than i did last time! Thank you!!!

Just started learning how to drive a few weeks ago and your videos have given me so much clarity on the do's and Don'ts and tips❤Thank you so much...All the way from SA🇿🇦

What I love about your videos is the level of detail you go into. I would always have a question about the slightest detail and you cover it at some point during the video. Excellent work once more! Thank you!

u taught me more about the clutch than my driving instructor ! thanku :)

I’m learning in Rome, Italy. It’s been very tough! Your videos have been a lifesaver. So we’ll explained. So detailed. Nothing “presumed”. The comment about sometimes it’s the car...I’d been struggling for a month of lessons twice a week with instructor in driving school’s car and couldn’t get clutch control and pulling off again after a stop or traffic light. I was sure I was just incapable. One hour in a friend’s car in a car park/quiet housing estate and I realised it was most certainly the driving school’s car.

Never thought foot positioning could be soooo significant.... You're a game changer dude ✌️ Thanx for being there

You're soo... Clear in ur explanation on how to do stuff while driving you skips nothing. Thanks man. ✊

Great video :D. This is how all instructors should explain foot position. So simple and clear. There's nothing vague about positioning the ball of your foot at the end of the pedal.

This helped so much, i had my first (after the first attempt two years ago anyway) driving lesson today & I suck at breaking and I really thought I wasn't going to be able to master it but knowing how important positioning is so comforting. I'm also really short with small feel so now I know I'll need to find ways to compensate has made me feel more confident that I can master it!

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

You will get there, have patience and drive slowly until you get it.

Like your instruction, I once or twice mistook the brake and gas during training (luckily no harm done) and your video tells me exactly how to fix that! Thanks for the good teaching!

Thank you so much Richard!! Your videos helped me pass my driving test today!!! You're the best! I'm literally going to refer you to my relatives who are currently learning to drive.

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Well done! I'm very happy to hear I helped you! Thank you.

I just came across your videos. I have been driving for years but I'm busy unlearning bad habits.Your teaching skill is amazing. No driving school can do the way you do. God bless you Richard I'm from South Africa🇿🇦 Thank you🙏

I was having that exact problem of the pedal sliding down my foot, videos kept telling me to keep my heel down, but no more! You saved me! Thanks

this video is a MUST for beginner. For me, foot position is the MOST important to understand starting to drive a car. Thanks a lot for a great video !

Amazing video, laughed so much when you did the foot wiggle on the clutch, this was me early on in my lessons and I always wondered what went wrong! Haha thanks so much for still posting content for us! This will be so useful for technique when we all get back to our lessons

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome ☺

@confusedredditor1660

Жыл бұрын

lmao yes

Thanks for this. I just started learning how to drive manual over the last 3 years and I’ve made more progress over the past 2 months watching your lessons than I have over 2 years through trial and error. I’m so appreciative (and yes, this is the 3rd comment I’ve left on your channel)!!

@ConquerDriving

2 жыл бұрын

That's really great to hear, thank you!

I am so pleased to find your videos. I started my driving lessons and I struggle. I am 4, 9 feet and size 3 to shoe. I have problems with clutch and I am so brisk with break pedal,.Watching your video make me realise what I am doing wrong and which things are not up to me. Your teaching videos are so useful and pleasent to watch! Thank you!

This video is golden! I absolutely *love* how granular you are with your descriptions! I'm a size 3, and at home I practice drive with a 2004 Subaru Forester. The brake pedal sits quite high and isn't very sensitive; I have gotten used to hovering my heel in the air and breaking smoothly. It's tiresome when I go down the steep mountains of Norway, but that's okay. Whenever I get into my driving teacher's car, which is newer, with lower and more sensitive brake pedals, I do the most horrendous abrupt stops when I intend to go smoothly. Then I get spooked by giving myself mini-whiplashes and it's a stressful ordeal 😂

@ConquerDriving

2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear you like the videos. Changing cars gets easier when you do it regularly, you learn to be very careful with everything for 20mins until you're used to it.

I had watched many video for the problem but haven't found any. You had explained exactly the same problem. Thank you so much for the TIP. I guess it will help me when I will try. Thanks.

Omg I was literally having to swivel my foot down on the clutch because it kept going up after I pressed down on the clutch and I didn't know why. This channel is amazing man.

This video has made me feel so much better. In the 1990's I had a Metro Surf that I absolutely loved, and never had any issues with. Later life conspired against me, which meant I didn't have a car for many years. I recently started taking refresher sessions and the instructor is always telling me off about my heavy right foot. I'm 4 foot 9 with size 1 feet, so I can't put my heel on the floor. After watching this video, it makes complete sense why I never struggled in my little Metro, but do struggle in the instructor's medium size car. I'm now feeling confident that in a 'me' size car, my heavy right foot will cease to be an issue. Thanks so much for confirming my belief :-)

That clutch explanation is so on point! As a new driver confuses me sooo much. This is by far best channel about driving tips and trick let’s say :D So glad i founded it!

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺

Thank you so much, you're a lifesaver. I used to be a heels to the ground guy with the clutch and that made for a lot of demoralizing stalls and yells from my instructor. Your video really educated me a lot. I appreciate the effort, God bless you ❤🙏

This lesson was very helpful. Finally passed my test this past Friday! Thank you so much for your help 🙌🏾🔥

@ConquerDriving

2 жыл бұрын

I'm very happy to hear that, congratulations!

Thank you so much. I was straining my leg muscles while using gas pedal, due to my heel positioning.

Nice teaching sir. While I was learning too I used to slide my feet on the clutch pedal pivoting the heel on the floor. Then exactly like you said, while practicing uphill, my instructor noticed the difficulty and told me to lift the heel from the floor. Basically, he told me not to pivot the heel on the floor. People say this method is difficult to get the precision on the biting point of the clutch but what I found is lifting the heel method gives the weight of the entire leg in the clutch which in fact makes the clutch control easy.

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

This is true for most people in my experience.

I still learning to drive a car and I generally find my foot stuck when using the clutch in traffic and I always thought my shoes are too big. Thanks for opening my eye.

This is so helpful. during my first lesson I had my foot square on the gas, and whenever I needed to focus elsewhere (say when going around a corner) I would lose control over/ accidentally relax my right foot and the car would accelerate, which is not nice when going around a bend. Hopefully this will help me keep my speed steady regardless of what I'm focussing on!

Well this is one of the time i am glad i have larger feets, the pivoting is something i really needed to know, as usual i'll put it to practice in my next session thanks for these helpful vids

You really have that instructing talent, big ups I'd like to be taught by you should I come over there someday soon

This video, your position in the road video and the other videos I watched from you transformed the way I was driving. I passed my driving test today. Thank you

@ConquerDriving

2 жыл бұрын

That's great news, congratulations on passing!

Another great vid. For me, you're probably KZread's best Driving instructor. When I use the Clutch I have more control when I don't put my heel on the floor (I have size 9 feet), when I use the gas I rotate my right foot around 25-40 degrees and, when I brake I rotate my right foot about 15 degrees.

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds good to me.. Thank you for the compliment.

The best driving instructor, I wish you were based in east London. 🧡

This information is very useful! I have this problem with the brake - I struggle to push it smoothly and I had no idea it was because of my small feet. Very helpful videos, thank you Richard!

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome ☺

Well made, relevant videos, even for those who already passed the exam. Thank you for those.

This is the video5is absolutely needed. My foot work was such a mess before it. Thank you!

Starting to learn driving. You explain things really well and make it less anxious 🙂👍

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺

The hardest part for me with pedal control was downshifting 3rd gear to 2nd gear with heel-and-toe technique. That beings said, it feels really good when I nail it and engine braking sounds nice!

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Certainly does! Keep practising and you will get it right more.

@Brian-uq6jm

2 жыл бұрын

Then when you start to mix in double-clutching while heel-toeing, it's another hurdle. Took me a while to get it down. If you end up going down this path, I recommend you practice the motions when the car is off or use a racing simulator setup. I grinded my gears a couple of times when first practicing it (double clutching + heel toe). Then after i got familiar with it on a racing rig, it only took me an hour or two to make it easy and smooth on a real car. Thing is, just keep practicing. :)

@tejaspadhye

2 жыл бұрын

@@Brian-uq6jm isnt double clutching slower?

@ChrisChronos

Жыл бұрын

I haven't got round to heel-and-toe yet, but I have finally got rev matching down. with heel-and-toe its just hard to find any area where I would be braking hard enough for my brake pedal to get close enough to my gas pedal in order to do it lol I got a golf mk7 and the gas and brake are pretty far apart

the best explanation on youtube.. I found your youtube account when I was learning on the theory test 4 in 1 uk app. on the app there are videos with you explaining.. the best👍👍👍

Thank you! Your tips help me to better understand how the car works and how to control it.

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome ☺

Great teaching & driving demos, love from Kenya.

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

GOD BLESS YOU, MAN !!! You are THE BEST. Greetings from Bulgaria, LONG LIVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY !!!

Very informative video . No one really addresses the clutch problem like you did.

I learn more from you than I did in my driving class that almost cost me my salary

Seriously you're helping me a lot with my driving. Please do a video on how to successfully do a turn around like are we suppose to be holding the clutch on doing so or not.

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Watch my video on slow speed control.

You're the best !! Gonna practise in a few hours using these tips🙌😊

Thank you. These are the best driving lessons out there.

Just started watching your videos - amazing man!

Thank you man you are best instructor driving, really cool and useful 🙂👍

Seriously, THANK YOU!!! I’m only on my 3rd lesson (2 hours each lesson) and instructor hasn’t actually explained this to me.

Never really thought about this now you have me looking where I do place my feet when driving. Thanks Again for something I never paid attention to💯👍👏

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

I hope it helps.

Thank you for this video Richard. I bought a secondhand Nissan Micra two years ago but due to various unfortunate family circumstances combined with lockdown I've hardly driven the car. I now am finding it so difficult to drive, especially when using the clutch pedal. Watching this video, I really do think it is the car and the height of the pedals that is the problem. I have been considering giving up driving altogether! We have mainly had Vauxhalls over the years, and I had no difficulty driving those.

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

It may be worth sitting in something else to see how you feel.

Very useful and proffessional video. I find letting go of clutch in the air very hard tho i guess i got too used of using the heel but i dont like trying to learn this on public streets cause i fear it might cause stalling or any other inconvenience and when i asked my dad if hes using this method he was like i dunno any other method so i guess instructors back then were teaching these things regularly or i was unlucky

I came across this issue in my lesson the other day, thanks for clarifying

I am one those of who was keeping my heel on the ground when pressing the clutch and all the problems that hes just mentioned is exactly what I've experienced expecially during traffic, and that's why I'm watching this video

This helped a lot! I have a bad habbit of always having my heel in the air when engaging/disengaging the clutch. I didn't know when to lift your heel, and when to put it down. But i'll keep practicing this technique, and hopefully master it soon!

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

I hope it goes well.

@chrishahn1496

2 жыл бұрын

Some cars, you always have your heel in the air. My civic, with the angle of the clutch and space from the floor, there's no way to ever have your heel on the ground when operating the clutch.

@chrishahn1496

2 жыл бұрын

Also, older cars have such hard clutches, you need your leg

I Love This Guy No Homo I Am a New Learner passed my Driving test Earlier this year i am New on the road i watch atleast one video a day very Informative 👌

The best driving teacher 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Thanks for your guide, it helping me so much, greetings from Indonesia 🇲🇨

sorry but holy sh!tballs, I've been driving for almost 2 weeks (after a LONG break from, well, very little driving in the first place), and found myself in that 'clutch halfway down my foot' position a few times, so big thanks, I'll get practicing lifting when releasing

@maalikserebryakov

Жыл бұрын

That happens because of builtup PTSD from stalling lol

Great vedio. Thanks alot on my way to driving test. Keep up the good work ✌💥

thanks a lot good sir, your work makes people more independent and more dependable, i sincerely wish that you'll be rewarded quite generously for that

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺

Very helpful information thank you. My test is this Friday

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck.

That heel thing was much needed.Thanks

Im a late learner.. I've been learning in a Ford Fiesta with my instructor and I was doing really well.... But I've got a Ford Mondeo 2017 now fully comp with my partner and I've been struggling with just basic control of the car... Couldnt figure it out, but after seeing this video, I was shocked how much of a difference positioning my feet has made.... I'm glad because it really knocked my confidence at first... plus the car is huge! 😂

@ConquerDriving

2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear the video helped!

You deserve 1m followers! Helped me a lot even after passing

@ConquerDriving

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

I think ur the best in uk I’m takin all ur lessons on KZread n it definitely helps Keep up the good work mate Hope I pass my Practicals soon

@ConquerDriving

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck 😊

4:45 it was my problem. Thank you for this video

You're the only teacher who doesn't tell me to just "Go with the feel" and leave me blank 😂

Thank you was searching for this

Ty I’ve been keeping my heels on the ground, now I don’t do it and the control is 100 times better!!

that explains alot. My Type R, the clutch pedal i can't put the heel down ever. But in the s2000, I can no issues.

I love the socks dude Also I really like your channels helps me alot

I'm really tall and have big feet, and was having issues with my heel getting stuck on the carpet, tilting my feet more outwards completely solved the control issue I was having.

best explanation so far

Big love from the south, keep up the great work

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I will.

Super instructions your video lessons are really helping me am a learner.

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear that 😊

Commented on one of your other videos and went out again today to try and fix the issue. (I only have my foot creeping up that clutch on manoeuvres) when I tried to explain to my instructor what I meant I was met with a blank stare. My old instructor never knew why this would happen either. So I have come home and found this video as it was still happening to me so I hope this will help as my test is Thursday and I have no more lessons and this seems to be the only issue now but it stresses me out and leads to other issues

@ConquerDriving

2 жыл бұрын

If you mean the clutch is slipping under your foot, then you need to keep your heel up.

I’ve just started with a new instructor and he is convinced I should keep my heel down when controlling the clutch. My previous instructor gave the same advice as you so I’m conflicted! It’s definitely comfier to keep the heel up but he seems to think I have less sensitivity to movement that way

@ConquerDriving

2 жыл бұрын

You have to do what works for you. No body's body is the same.

This is great, I'm going to check how my feet are.... I'm into my 10th lesson after failing 10 years ago 😔 same car and instructor but I was saying my feet feel clunky and uncomfortable..

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

I hope it helps you.

6:20 damn bro you finally discussed this thing hats off

i remember when i first started learning to drive i didn’t have a good foot position for my right foot and it was so hard to drive but i didn’t know why, then i found that when i fixed my right foot position my driving got way better

Thats some excellent advice there!