Clutch or Brake First when stopping or slowing down in a manual car?

When stopping or slowing down, should you press the brake or the clutch first in a manual car? This video will help you understand which pedal you should use first for different situations.
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  • @KipeG59
    @KipeG594 жыл бұрын

    The fact that 90% of driving instructors don't talk about this is pretty messed up...

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think most do.

  • @TheDragorin

    @TheDragorin

    4 жыл бұрын

    it should be pretty obvious, like people who struggle on something like this probably shouldnt be driving, but i guess that would be far too large a percentage of the population so it would never pass

  • @GuyLogen

    @GuyLogen

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah mine didn't even teach me these things. I've driven cars all this while and not know why the heck the car is stalling. All I know is cause I'm not pressing the clutch. Then again, I was taught by listening to the sound, so that was shit.

  • @KingPepeLePew

    @KingPepeLePew

    4 жыл бұрын

    it's not really an issue as 98 or 98% of cars sold are Automatics. there is a very good reason why stick shift/manual cars are regarded as millennial and theft proof.

  • @Cheezsoup

    @Cheezsoup

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@KingPepeLePew That's rather left-pondcentric here in Britain lots of cars are 'stick-shift'. My own car is an Auto (it's a hybrid) but I can drive stick

  • @hyxxy2296
    @hyxxy22964 жыл бұрын

    This guy is so much better than my current driving instructor

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @edwardjr.3243

    @edwardjr.3243

    4 жыл бұрын

    I like your profile pic

  • @raskarl

    @raskarl

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol that’s hilarious

  • @allanjeffersontvillamor4371

    @allanjeffersontvillamor4371

    4 жыл бұрын

    And its free

  • @bozhidarpetrov

    @bozhidarpetrov

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mine screamed like crazy in first lessons. Still I dont like this old guy so I will not tell my friends for him his score for me is pretty bad

  • @victorunbea8451
    @victorunbea84514 жыл бұрын

    In short and simplified: Slow speed = press the clutch first High speed= break first Stopping distance decreases if you don't press the clutch. This is because the engine slows down and thus the wheels also start turning slower.

  • @IshtarNike

    @IshtarNike

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yep, once you're attuned to things, you notice that the engine braking effect is actually quite powerful. If you press the clutch down without braking you'll often coast for a considerable distance Conversely, if you let the car coast, but before if gets to it's base speed, it will slow down much quicker than on the clutch alone. Sometimes it even feels like the clutch speeds you up as the engine braking effect is lost.

  • @greenblue980

    @greenblue980

    3 жыл бұрын

    I dont get the "stopping distance decreases" pls elaborate

  • @greenblue980

    @greenblue980

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@IshtarNike i dont understand but i need to understand Could you elaborate in simple terms

  • @milanghale719

    @milanghale719

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@greenblue980 Basically means that you don't have to start stopping from way far back from the vehicle infront :/

  • @80s_Boombox_Collector

    @80s_Boombox_Collector

    3 жыл бұрын

    "Stopping distance decreases if you don't press the clutch". I disagree. Engine braking is useful in non-emergency situations, but in an emergency it won't stop your car faster than the brakes are already capable of doing. ABS manages traction and gets the most grip from the tires that you could possibly get. If you add engine braking to the mix, it will cause the ABS system to back off a bit, in its quest to retain traction. Think about what happens when you let off the throttle on an icy or gravel-strewn road...the car sometimes loses traction. That demonstrates that engine braking can reduce your traction. Why would you want to possibly reduce your traction, when your ABS system is fighting to get the most traction it can possibly squeeze out of your tires?

  • @charismasavingthrow
    @charismasavingthrow2 жыл бұрын

    I'm on my 7th lesson and my driving instructor keeps getting annoyed with me for not understanding when to press the clutch and/or brake and literally it just took this video to understand. I can't do something unless I understand why I'm doing it and how it works. It gets too confusing for me otherwise. I've asked him to explain and he never broke it down like this. It all makes sense now. I have another lesson today and I feel like I can put it in to practice! Thanks!

  • @henrique-3d

    @henrique-3d

    2 жыл бұрын

    lol you described me so well, I’ve never understood but after you commentary I get it… I only do something after I understand hows and whys too!!

  • @monnke

    @monnke

    2 жыл бұрын

    @leah keyworth the brake ruiner

  • @Erik-cl5ff

    @Erik-cl5ff

    2 жыл бұрын

    @leah keyworth You weren't paying attention to the video now, were you mate?

  • @himaririku5289

    @himaririku5289

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Erik-cl5ff wdym

  • @cumradej

    @cumradej

    4 ай бұрын

    I know I’m late but how did it go lmao

  • @user-tt5hz8hm5l
    @user-tt5hz8hm5l4 жыл бұрын

    Theres actually six Dont brake at all

  • @Jomoplays

    @Jomoplays

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mustang drivers a pros at this

  • @nebojsasavic6262

    @nebojsasavic6262

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just add on gas

  • @ifeelcoke4347

    @ifeelcoke4347

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jomo plays Gottem

  • @badgoogle9938

    @badgoogle9938

    4 жыл бұрын

    A quick way to stop, is just crash. That's 8

  • @furkanmentes8191

    @furkanmentes8191

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did you mean wall riding?

  • @MotorBorg
    @MotorBorg4 жыл бұрын

    When I was little I thought that since British cars have driver's seat on the right side, the pedals must also be in reverse order. How silly of me.

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

    I had similar thoughts when I was a small boy too. I was glad when I found out they were the same order. I think we owe the current layout to the Austin 7. Before that car, all cars were different.

  • @smartdrivetest

    @smartdrivetest

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SB-hr5yr - I lived in Australia for 5 years and drove buses for Greyhound. It's actually easier than you think to switch gears with your other hand. The shift patterns are the same too, like the pedals. All the best, Cheers Rick

  • @scottbeaulieu8192

    @scottbeaulieu8192

    4 жыл бұрын

    Daisy Duke I could never drive on the right hand side and shift with the left... it’s just too backwards for me

  • @bertojr2130

    @bertojr2130

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SB-hr5yr same here

  • @faustin289

    @faustin289

    4 жыл бұрын

    We used to have both right and left handed cars in my country. I found out that shifting with the right hand while steering with the left one is the most natural way to control a car (I am right-handed myself).

  • @sparkitus1988
    @sparkitus19884 жыл бұрын

    my dad was a driving instructor and im not even kidding, a new learner asked him dead set serious "when do we learn how to handbrake turn"

  • @WhiteThunder121

    @WhiteThunder121

    4 жыл бұрын

    So when do you learn it?

  • @Pao234_

    @Pao234_

    4 жыл бұрын

    So when do we? SPILL THE BEAANS

  • @jamieturner3098

    @jamieturner3098

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bro I’ve been waiting 2 months now, when do we learn?

  • @greasemonkey7221

    @greasemonkey7221

    3 жыл бұрын

    So guys he did it

  • @omds

    @omds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Come on you have to tell us, when do we learn?

  • @BB-fu8hn
    @BB-fu8hn3 жыл бұрын

    This is the first guy on KZread I’ve seen that actually explains things clearly and helps me learn.

  • @onyxon7740

    @onyxon7740

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @kenwakeyboard

    @kenwakeyboard

    Жыл бұрын

    Very easy, after you realize the RPM trick

  • @mobilelegendsaccount3275

    @mobilelegendsaccount3275

    10 ай бұрын

    And with all the possible scenarios. Great video.

  • @Event_Horizon14
    @Event_Horizon143 жыл бұрын

    I just passed my driving test largely thanks to how amazing this channel is. My instructor was good but we never really covered pedal control in any meaningful way (he probably just assumed things like clutch and brake control are way too basic). Thanks again for the helpful videos and keep up the great content!

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on passing!

  • @grekii

    @grekii

    2 жыл бұрын

    exact same with my instructor now

  • @jacencade4019

    @jacencade4019

    2 жыл бұрын

    nothing is too basic.

  • @notundermywatch3163

    @notundermywatch3163

    11 ай бұрын

    My driving instructor doesn't know what the odometer is for.

  • @AJS_1705

    @AJS_1705

    10 ай бұрын

    This stuff is not even close to "way too basic"

  • @peterjohnson9438
    @peterjohnson9438 Жыл бұрын

    I've been driving for damn near 20 years now.. yet I find these videos fascinating to watch. I never put this much thought into what I was doing to make my car move the way I want to, but I realize I'm doing it almost exactly as you describe. Your videos are a valuable resource to learners!

  • @weedwhisperer6767
    @weedwhisperer67672 жыл бұрын

    Breaking was the confusing thing for me in manual... This teacher deserves a medal; none of my driving instructors even told me what the use of the rpm meter was

  • @vvoof2601

    @vvoof2601

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Johnson Long What did you have?

  • @maalikserebryakov

    @maalikserebryakov

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vvoof2601 ears

  • @Emoralis

    @Emoralis

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep my 1986 Toyota pick up didn’t have a tachometer either. Really wish I didn’t abuse that thing. Live and learn eh? I remember when I sold it and took my friend for a drive in my new car that was also a manual. He was impressed by how smooth I shifted with a new car compared to that old truck.

  • @Dr.IanPlect

    @Dr.IanPlect

    Жыл бұрын

    braking, not breaking

  • @largelampard3721

    @largelampard3721

    Жыл бұрын

    rpm meter is for maintaining in the power band (because you can't feel it). Not for stopping. And that's why a lot of non performance car or bike don't have a rpm meter.

  • @bluehazeburnout
    @bluehazeburnout Жыл бұрын

    I L. O. V. E the fact I can see what your feet are doing on the pedals the whole time. It's helping me form a pattern. This has been really really helpful, I'm not as nervous about my next lesson now, thank you sincerely.

  • @100GTAGUY

    @100GTAGUY

    Жыл бұрын

    If you like pedal cameras I highly recommend you check out some Walter Rörhl videos

  • @KenzyK27
    @KenzyK276 ай бұрын

    17years old and had my first 2 driving lessons your videos help so much to reduce the overwhelming factor!

  • @kabelosehanka8302
    @kabelosehanka83024 жыл бұрын

    You always seem to have the answers to the questions I'm afraid to ask lol. Thank you so much for the video

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome.

  • @wangubareki7912
    @wangubareki79123 жыл бұрын

    My instructor was impressed today, he didn't remind me on what to do. I watched your videos the whole weekend. Thank you 🙏🏽.

  • @ITachi_11.11
    @ITachi_11.113 жыл бұрын

    Broo, I learned from you in 30 minutes more than the 30 lessons that I've done so far! I wish you were my instructor

  • @I.Odnamra
    @I.Odnamra4 жыл бұрын

    I usually e-brake and j turn at a stop light

  • @brianhanlon9602

    @brianhanlon9602

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nice! They don't teach that for sure.

  • @incognitohuman1959

    @incognitohuman1959

    3 жыл бұрын

    J turn?

  • @emtz1

    @emtz1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@incognitohuman1959 J turn.

  • @josiah172
    @josiah1724 жыл бұрын

    Better than any instructor I have had in the US. Been watching these videos all day because the tips and tricks are flat out amazing. Explains everything in perfect detail too, thank you

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ☺

  • @user-iq6ri2vc1u
    @user-iq6ri2vc1u4 ай бұрын

    Im just stuck at your channel bro even when i have to sleep i will be watching. Thanks soo soo much

  • @phantomwolf3300
    @phantomwolf33002 жыл бұрын

    No body ever told me anything, they just yelled at me after I made a mistake or made me feel bad , my confidence really suffered and made it very stressful, this lovely bloke gives me the why and when without the stress and anxiety (not to mention he is very easy on the eyes) , even after receiving my license, I still watch to learn more, the information is invaluable xx

  • @preciousagulefo899

    @preciousagulefo899

    3 ай бұрын

    Falling in love with your online instructor again, are we? 😂

  • @phantomwolf3300

    @phantomwolf3300

    3 ай бұрын

    @preciousagulefo899 jealousy is an ugly thing precious. Haven't you got anything better to do with your spare hand, sweetie ?

  • @phantomwolf3300

    @phantomwolf3300

    3 ай бұрын

    @preciousagulefo899 i also don't know what you mean by again, you must be mistaken me with your mother.

  • @preciousagulefo899

    @preciousagulefo899

    3 ай бұрын

    @@phantomwolf3300 I was teasing you cos you said he’s easy on the eyes. I assumed the “again” and laugh emoji would make it obvious I was joking, since I obviously dunno you to know if you’ve fallen for an instructor before. Apparently you took me seriously, which was not the intent. Also, I’m not sure what I would be jealous of since I’m not an online instructor. Either way, I apologize as I can see my comment has clearly upset you. 🙏🏽

  • @phantomwolf3300

    @phantomwolf3300

    3 ай бұрын

    @preciousagulefo899 clearly you have a problem taking your own medicine / medications. No apology needed cause I'm not a snowflake who can see you have nothing better to do but read into silly childish ideas, and in the grown world it's called "f#ck around and find out" ,if you took offence to my comeback ,then that's on yours and your mother's face, bye 👋

  • @benleeyen
    @benleeyen4 жыл бұрын

    My first ever comment on youtube since I ever watched youtube videos 15 years ago. This is very very detailed and informative, thanks mate.

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for making your first comment on my channel 😊

  • @1omondimoses
    @1omondimoses4 жыл бұрын

    You're a good instructor. Simple, straight and to the point. Satisfied all the way from Nairobi Kenya🇰🇪

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @a.3160

    @a.3160

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jambo buana

  • @1omondimoses

    @1omondimoses

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@a.3160 Jambo sana, hakuna matata

  • @hopeochino7536
    @hopeochino75362 жыл бұрын

    My driving instructor told me that braking isn’t something she can teach me as much as something I just have to feel and learn to do with time. I’m scared of when I have to drive into traffic eventually and i can’t. This video helps so much thank you!

  • @purethanol
    @purethanolКүн бұрын

    One of the best manual driving tutorials I've seen. Thanks so much for making this video!

  • @seblewis6275
    @seblewis62754 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely spot on. The number of learners who want to default into first gear when only slowing down and not stopping is unreal. Very common mistake. They even do it going down hill.

  • @huonsmith

    @huonsmith

    4 жыл бұрын

    my dad always tells me to never go into first while the car is moving.

  • @smartdrivetest

    @smartdrivetest

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Seb Lewis - you are correct my friend. 1st gear is just to get the vehicle moving. And the other mistake that novice drivers make is to stay in 1st gear way too long. One of the things that I ask new driver is: "what makes the car go faster?" They always say it's the throttle. As an example, I get them to put it in 1st gear and throttle up. They soon realize it's the transmission and not the engine. All the best, Cheers Rick

  • @martytaylor1478

    @martytaylor1478

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not always true! If you have a gutless car going into first while moving isn’t a bad move if you need to keep the revs higher but need a crawling speed.

  • @Horizon301.

    @Horizon301.

    4 жыл бұрын

    On some cars it isn’t possible to stay in second for speeds below 8mph for example without using clutch control, I would personally stay in second but that’s besides the point. Annoyingly, likely as it is a diesel there was a fine line at these slow speeds, I would stay in second to avoid the sudden jolt of putting it in first. At 9mpg or so the car wanted to struggle to maintain second so I would have to use clutch control, accelerate etc to keep it from stalling. I wouldn’t personally use 1st unless I was much slower. On a petrol car though it’s not an issue to use it. Every car is different is what the point is here

  • @Brokkolesz

    @Brokkolesz

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@huonsmith Because your dad learned to drive with old cars that had no synchro in the first gear. But that hasn't been a thing in the past few decades. You can use first any time you'd like.

  • @albertz5253
    @albertz52532 жыл бұрын

    Every single one of this guy’s video deserves watching!

  • @ianforrest6521
    @ianforrest6521 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best videos I’ve seen on manual car driving

  • @etienne7484
    @etienne74843 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are the best I've seen so far on the matter. Much love from Italy, you're a life saver!

  • @thegreatone9022
    @thegreatone90222 жыл бұрын

    I learnt most of this stuff on my own and the way he explains it is absolutely spot on 👌

  • @user-lc6ik1it1j
    @user-lc6ik1it1j3 жыл бұрын

    This is probably the best video on slowing down / braking with a manual transmission. Explained very well.

  • @johannesmajamaki2626
    @johannesmajamaki262611 күн бұрын

    I did my exam with a manual. That was four years ago. Now I've a loaner from the garage and whilst I managed to drive it home just relying on muscle memory and trying to desperately recall the wise words of my instructor... these videos are single handedly allowing me actually drive the thing without fearing for my life every time I have to stop in traffic.

  • @abelguerrero487
    @abelguerrero4873 жыл бұрын

    Man your videos help me out so much. Im really into cars and am planning to get my first car but am scared to getva manual car because ive only practice once and only know the basics. But by watching your videos you've made it sound much simpler than anyone else and it actually helped me learn things and not be nervous or scared to get into a manual car.

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help

  • @indianfantailpigeons3464
    @indianfantailpigeons34643 жыл бұрын

    Your driving lessons are really impressive, you may be the best driving instructor on the planet to be honest

  • @clairesummers6910
    @clairesummers69104 жыл бұрын

    I love these videos, for somebody who has been in a car crash and was petrified of learning to drive these videos are really helping me gain confidence, well explained and displayed. Thank you so much!

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome ☺

  • @keisham5119
    @keisham51192 жыл бұрын

    I’ve just recently started my lesson again after a year of lockdown, this video is very helpful I’ll definitely be watch more to help me pass my driving test this year!

  • @mssn3166
    @mssn31662 жыл бұрын

    This is really helpful, my driving instructor doesn't explain in detail all these. I just do what he says without really understanding. Thank you so much for making this video!

  • @onurerkkavlak2052
    @onurerkkavlak20524 жыл бұрын

    I start practicing again after 8 years. Thanks for all the tips :).

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome ☺

  • @Pauly_wog
    @Pauly_wog3 жыл бұрын

    I'm learning manual finally and this guy by far is the most helpful

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    @rasula9 Жыл бұрын

    I got a big knowledge from your videos. Now I feel like I got a degree in driving. In driving school they taught me like only about 20% of it. Thank you very much! ❤

  • @iscesborro2163
    @iscesborro21632 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful! Thorough, clear examples but no unnecessary talk. Thank you!

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    @alaeddine16304 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work! you really deserve more views and subscribers mate.

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ☺

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    @kira_the_meek3 жыл бұрын

    I've been looking for the information in this video for such a long time but no one else ever explained it so clearly or they didn't explain it at all

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm happy to hear the video was helpful.

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    @Berci15112 жыл бұрын

    Wow, i cant believe so many people experienced a driving instructor that didnt teach them this.. im sorry for all of you, but you got it, thanks to the internet. Thankfully my old driving instructor taught me everything i needed for my driving after the exam, im so thankful!

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    @Jellyforce6204 жыл бұрын

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    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

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    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @clab5407
    @clab54074 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! You wouldn’t believe how many videos I’ve been through where this is never talked about.

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm happy you found one

  • @alvinye4860
    @alvinye48603 жыл бұрын

    I recently picked up a 2021 type R despite having only 2 hours manual driving experience prior to that and living in a hilly area. Your videos have helped me tremendously on getting better at driving a manual car. Thank you so much! 🙇‍♂️

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice car.

  • @bjectszn9036

    @bjectszn9036

    2 жыл бұрын

    man same, my first car was a used 2018 Honda Civic Type R, and it's fun as hell to drive

  • @whathehellbruh9151

    @whathehellbruh9151

    Жыл бұрын

    this is me rn i bought a 2019 type r without any experience driving manual 😂

  • @Hetzerg

    @Hetzerg

    Жыл бұрын

    @@whathehellbruh9151 good luck on not breaking the car. Jk. 🤣

  • @jefferyharambe5067

    @jefferyharambe5067

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@whathehellbruh9151where are y'all getting the money for these first cars? goddamn

  • @drmnjohn.7748
    @drmnjohn.77482 жыл бұрын

    I love your visuals and the way you explain , you are so far the best I have seen.

  • @PremixedDoge
    @PremixedDoge8 ай бұрын

    I went out and bought a manual mustang gt and these videos are the only reason i can even drive it. Thank you so much. Everyone who tried to teach me couldnt explain things in a way that didnt make sense

  • @greensleeves3948
    @greensleeves39483 жыл бұрын

    This was a good tutorial about driving stick. I've been driving for 12 years, but always had an automatic transmission car. The next car I buy may be a manual and this really helped.

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope you have enjoy driving manual. It may be hard at first but it's nice when you get good.

  • @ArkFisted
    @ArkFisted3 жыл бұрын

    I live in America, and I'm planning on driving manual, and I learned so much watching your videos.

  • @kyanitekirin5178

    @kyanitekirin5178

    2 жыл бұрын

    Replying because this is a relatively new comment... I learned basically on my own to drive my little mini cooper in Canada. Let me say that it's really hard when people give you bad advice or you just can't understand how your car is meant to work. It's scary stallin, especially in an intersection. But when you finally get it, and you get good advice, it'll be worth it! You will learn a lot from just experience, but these kind of videos also help a bunch for questions that usually don't have easy answers. I've had to ask so many questions to so many different people and EVERYONE seems to have different answers to each question... My mechanic tells me one thing, people online tell me another, friends and family tell me something completely different, then videos online say something else too. It's all confusing information... I would listen to who you trust to not blow out your clutch or damage your engine. Instructors and mechanics are great people to talk to and will have the most reliable information :) Every car is different, but rule of thumb when starting out (from what I've learned so far) is if the engine quivers, it means you don't have enough clutch for the RPMs or speed you are going... If you feel your engine quiver, or hear it (because you will), it wouldn't be a bad idea to press your clutch down all the way to get everything stable again. Popping the clutch will result in a stall, but pressing it down when your RPMs are too high will hurt the clutch. It will take time, but learning when to slowly release the clutch will come with practice Hope your learning goes well :3

  • @mzansimomentsreloaded913
    @mzansimomentsreloaded9134 жыл бұрын

    I dont have a Rev Counter I use the force to feel when I need to press the clutch.

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @olukayodeokunowo4631
    @olukayodeokunowo46312 жыл бұрын

    This is the best instruction on this issue. Thank you so much the great professor. You are a first class teacher. More wisdom always.

  • @tyla5427
    @tyla54272 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful video. I passed my test last year but the instructor I had wasn't the best. I got into the habit of keepig my foot on the clutch after shifting down a gear to turn into road, a bend, or turning on a mini roundabout. Of course, this is known as coasting, which makes my car speed up and I feel like I have less control. I call it led leg, as it's like my leg becomes really heavy and just automatically goes down on the clutch for the turns and it almost feels stuck there, until I complete the turn. It's a habit I'm slowly (but successfully) phasing out.

  • @Sandunbalage
    @Sandunbalage11 ай бұрын

    I don't know why driving instructors don't teach this much clearer.

  • @Tonow955

    @Tonow955

    10 ай бұрын

    I think instructors just teach you to pass your test and not prepare you for actual solo driving. Any useful tips they will just ignore as it’s irrelevant at this stage of learning to drive.

  • @thalassa2889
    @thalassa28892 жыл бұрын

    I really wish I lived in Colchester but I am so grateful for the video uploads

  • @collenmogoane1682
    @collenmogoane1682 Жыл бұрын

    This channel basically taught me how to drive and I'm a pro now, thanks to you.

  • @annaaksjonova6432
    @annaaksjonova64323 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You really answered I think all of my questions about how to break, when, and what to do with gears and when. It was so confusing before, now it's much clearer and I hope I'll successfully put it into practice!

  • @bobbarker3248
    @bobbarker32484 жыл бұрын

    I drive an automatic here in the US. But I still like watching these videos.

  • @yuhaichou

    @yuhaichou

    4 жыл бұрын

    So do I here in Taiwan ^_^

  • @skynhuman
    @skynhuman Жыл бұрын

    Very detailed and professional explanation about different methods to stop the car, brilliant !

  • @rebeccaberry9620
    @rebeccaberry96203 жыл бұрын

    This is such a good video, I'm slow at taking information in so this was just nice and simple. And thank you for getting straight to the point. No 10minutes of the video waffling on but straight in there with clutch and breaking.

  • @williesuniverse9623
    @williesuniverse96232 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate this video. The instructor explains things well and covers many situations regarding regular braking and using the clutch as a brake. I am a new student in a truck driving class and I am just learning how to use the clutch system for a manual transmission. I have no serious prior experience and I am beginning to understand the clutch system. I am currently a new student in a truck driving class and I messed up today seriously and “broke” a truck. I was doing a service brake test and pushing on the brake pedal while releasing the clutch but the transmission was still spinning so I torqued the drive shaft too much and it snapped. Needless to say. My instructor was so mad, I could tell he was ready to throw me out of class. So believe me when I say. I appreciate this video. I sincerely thank you for all the areas covered in this video. Please everyone don’t make the mistake I did. 🙋🏽‍♂️🙏🏽

  • @JTYT0
    @JTYT0 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Very surprising lots of instructors aren’t teaching this, especially where manual is more common. I was introduced to manual equivalent to throwing someone into a pool to teach them how to swim. I am fortunate enough to have learned all these techniques on my own here in the US. Good luck to all manual drivers just learning, it’s so much fun. (PS. Love engine breaking a ton)

  • @weeardguy

    @weeardguy

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad my instructor (I'm Dutch) did teach me this fully and also let me experience the differences in coasting, engine braking, deliberately letting the car slow down too much in the wrong gear to feel what it starts doing (kinda hard in the average diesel with more torque on just the clutch compared to the average-petrolslurper), just starting to roll with the clutch only, trying to roll from second gear with the clutch only, everything was squeezed into my mind. She basically learned me that above 50 km/h you start braking first and than clutch, just so you feel the car is still doing something, where coasting by pushing the clutch down at high speeds feels liks the car or you isn't in control anymore, where below 50 km/h it isn't such a big deal which order you stick to. Big difference for me is probably that I was already interested in the whole sequence when I was young: as my parents got rid of the car shortly after me and my sister were born (public transport where I live is very good), we only had rentals about 3 times a year or so, thus a trip on a car was always something special. And thus I was quickly iintrigued by the rising hum the car produced, which would then drop again and than started rising again, while my dad (or mom) would shift the stick in another position just as that happened. So thus I asked and they explained on a quiet road (and also how it works that when you're in neutral, you can rev the engine all you want, but nothing will happen). I didn't understand the idea about the ideal range of power of course, but at least it got my curious mind satisfied ;) When I started taking lessons, I basically started shifting like I had done that before: timing ofcourse was off, and I found the hand of my instructor on the stick first and she said we would start learning shifting gears on a quiet road, and I had to forget about clutching and the stick itself for now (and this felt totally unnatural to me)

  • @FiniKoneko
    @FiniKoneko8 ай бұрын

    This is by far one of the best videos on this matter ive seen

  • @veronikahorvatova5725
    @veronikahorvatova57253 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much you helped me to finally understand this, I have watched too many videos and noone has ever answered and explained like everything the way u do 👏

  • @Darksjeik
    @DarksjeikАй бұрын

    Does all this still apply when being chased by police? I’m asking for a friend.

  • @boerepompie8244
    @boerepompie82442 жыл бұрын

    I learnt a lot of this on my own, the uphill stop helps a lot though

  • @ibrahimmohammadmarohombsar998
    @ibrahimmohammadmarohombsar9982 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god. Been searching for this forever. Answered all my questions. Thank you sir!

  • @farmiluc
    @farmiluc2 жыл бұрын

    A great answer to a too often unattended question or not thoroughly answered enough to get people to understand the meaning behind it

  • @BellaPella866
    @BellaPella86610 ай бұрын

    I just drove 22km for the first time after starting learning about a week ago, and although I had no issue switching gears in speed, I definitely had issues judging what gear to change to whenever I had to slow down- ended up panicking a bit and coming to a full stop unnecessarily. Definitely a learning curve! But it all makes sense- just have to stay calm ig

  • @rachelwoollaston-hall9729
    @rachelwoollaston-hall97292 жыл бұрын

    Had my first lesson last week and as we approached a junction it's like I forgot I had feet and my instructor had to take over 🤦🏼‍♀️ this is so incredibly helpful x

  • @mortisvan
    @mortisvan Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I've seen tons of video on how to drive a manual and yours is to first to make braking simple.

  • @qcrctgavarcesxrfab8015
    @qcrctgavarcesxrfab8015 Жыл бұрын

    I’m addicted to these videos. I’m excited to drive my first car, 😊

  • @yoshimitsui2
    @yoshimitsui24 жыл бұрын

    Slowing down, just brakes. Stopping, Brake & Clutch. Or coast in Neutral, then brake.

  • @wes1934
    @wes19342 жыл бұрын

    If you don't have a tachometer, you can always buy a obd-ii gauge that plugs in to obd-ii port that can tell you your rpm in real time among many other engine/ECU metrics

  • @rob-fb5xs
    @rob-fb5xs Жыл бұрын

    I’m not even a learner driver, I’ve no idea why I’m watching this but I have to say you do explain things very clearly.

  • @fariashah1861
    @fariashah18612 жыл бұрын

    I'm in Love with this channel!! This guy is a blessing to Driving Education!! Wonderfull explanations!!

  • @nedmurry7283
    @nedmurry72834 жыл бұрын

    Always Brake first. Engage clutch when revs become too low. This is to ensure you can brake but not stall the engine.

  • @foufoufun

    @foufoufun

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's kinda fun to only engine break though. Makes you feel like driving a racing car but slower (=. The car in the video seems to rev very low, on my accent, I keep it between 2k and 3k rpm when slowing down with engine break only. Be careful if there is a car behind though, might want to press the brake a little to light up the rear lights.

  • @roko98332r

    @roko98332r

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@foufoufun yep always popping red sign

  • @fredwells7403

    @fredwells7403

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@foufoufun Uhm, you don't use your engine to brake in a race. No racing driver does that. The only expeption would be if his brakes were at risk of overheating and thereby failing. If that was the case then he needs better brakes. You brakes will slow you down much more quickly than your engine can. It's sort of what they were designed to do.

  • @fredwells7403

    @fredwells7403

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ned Murray. When you press the clutch pedal you are DISengaging the clutch. When you release the pedal you engage the clutch.

  • @matyassabata1285

    @matyassabata1285

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@foufoufun I usually just press the brake, there is no point to downshift since it just puts excess wear on the clutch that I would rather have on my brakes

  • @kramcruz4159
    @kramcruz41594 жыл бұрын

    I always depressed the clutch everytime i will press the break, now its clear to me.. ty so much for this tips

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome.

  • @rindjint3205

    @rindjint3205

    2 жыл бұрын

    brake

  • @kathiesanchez6771
    @kathiesanchez67712 жыл бұрын

    this was so helpful, you’re the first person i’ve heard talk about this, thankyou!!!

  • @ColinLam
    @ColinLam Жыл бұрын

    Every instructor should teach like you do!

  • @Franciscolney
    @Franciscolney4 жыл бұрын

    very good videos,i'd passed my driving exam in 2019,but i'm still learning from your videos.....ur videos are very helpful for me very much

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

    I've noticed you've watched a lot, thank you.

  • @husnainakhtar3048
    @husnainakhtar30484 жыл бұрын

    Hi, all Your videos are really good easy to understand and helpful, keep it up I've got my test in 2,3 weeks please everyone wish me good luck, I'm so anxious about it

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good luck 🤞 and thank you ☺

  • @husnainakhtar3048

    @husnainakhtar3048

    4 жыл бұрын

    Conquer Driving You're welcome 😇 thanks for replying

  • @noelchikoleka2265

    @noelchikoleka2265

    4 жыл бұрын

    I like ur video

  • @Nemisis2290
    @Nemisis2290 Жыл бұрын

    I love you man. Thank you so much for doing this for those of us who didnt have parents teach us or whatever our issues be.

  • @AiRenwick
    @AiRenwickАй бұрын

    This man is my favorite instructor on youtube

  • @Arceus556
    @Arceus5563 жыл бұрын

    Living in the US...this is probably the literal best video for downshifting considering most of the time they just neglect this entirely...and most people stall

  • @ChrisChronos
    @ChrisChronos Жыл бұрын

    I'm doing my lessons in Spain and It's so interesting watching the differences between the two countries. Over here, pressing clutch first would probably give you a driving fault as coasting is a bad thing to do in the test here, so I've been taught to always press brake, even a little bit, so that I'm not coasting.

  • @MrSuperpimmel

    @MrSuperpimmel

    Жыл бұрын

    If you're at 1000 rpm and don't press the clutch first you will stall, that's gonna give you a driving fault.

  • @amko06

    @amko06

    10 ай бұрын

    Same in sweden

  • @rebeccatysom9840
    @rebeccatysom98404 жыл бұрын

    I turned 17 in April & got a car for my birthday. My mums been taking me out and hour videos are really helping me :) ThankYou x

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad they're helping you :)

  • @Riverplanet
    @Riverplanet2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your videos, I'm teaching myself to drive a manual after driving auto for most of my life

  • @cath8005
    @cath80053 жыл бұрын

    had my first lesson today and i’m desperately searching for videos to make me feel better for my next lesson

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope my videos help 😊

  • @juliusnorling6623
    @juliusnorling66234 жыл бұрын

    I would say brake before clutch. Bcs you Will not allways need to change gear. And if thats THE situation you must do things for No reason= lower Speed

  • @rdu239

    @rdu239

    2 жыл бұрын

    at 2nd gear you can still capable of building up speed that you will need brakes however if the road has too many slowdown from hazards then its speed can be controlled to the point a 2nd gear running between low to mid speed can be slowed down by clutching in

  • @sriroshini1199
    @sriroshini11992 жыл бұрын

    BEST TIP EVER. I CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH. THIS MAKES THINGS EASIER!!!

  • @keithyagami125
    @keithyagami125 Жыл бұрын

    Honestly, this is something instructor's should teach people

  • @rafraf9876
    @rafraf98764 жыл бұрын

    Excellent knowledge dude ! Thank you for sharing these free tips .

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome ☺

  • @kurtrusselsaet9582
    @kurtrusselsaet95824 жыл бұрын

    THIS HAS BEEN MY QUESTION FOR DAYS. I've been learning how to drive our manual Mitsubishi Montero Sport with my dad and he somehow doesn't made this clear to me. Thank to you.

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome ☺

  • @paradiseben1862
    @paradiseben1862Ай бұрын

    I'm currently in the middle of driving 🚗 lesson...i that's God i found you page.. very helpful 👌

  • @michellehawkins20
    @michellehawkins202 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou so much for these videos they are so refreshing if you have covered a topic and need reminders after a lesson you really are awesome 👍

  • @the_orsna
    @the_orsna4 жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one who drive few years, and watching this video like I just start driving 😂

  • @kateolaf1722
    @kateolaf17223 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, sir! I recently purchased my first manual transmission vehicle, as I learned on an automatic, and have so many questions. This video is great!

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I hope it helps you.

  • @thaismarrodriguez5596
    @thaismarrodriguez55962 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the bonus tip at the end of the video, as a learner driver I struggle with the clutch and the stick, sure my instructor always says focus where you are going to stop and leave the stick alone but she does not explain why or the different situations as you do, last lesson I freaked out and did terrible, I’m sure in my next lesson I’ll do much better with this knowledge. I find your videos great. Thanks Richard 🙌🏾

  • @passion7142
    @passion71422 жыл бұрын

    You are the best driving instructor ever your method simple, easy to understand you are really our blessing God bless you.