What is riding the clutch?

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

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  • @charlienewport6704
    @charlienewport67043 жыл бұрын

    The thumbnail deserves some sort of award surely

  • @keifer7813

    @keifer7813

    3 жыл бұрын

    So should you with a profile to match your comment

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    😄

  • @mklaver31

    @mklaver31

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it's hilarious! I laughed out loud

  • @sillysalmon1

    @sillysalmon1

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was gonna comment this hahha gold

  • @harrybarrett9653

    @harrybarrett9653

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a work of art

  • @yedmavus
    @yedmavus3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @bryanguegan6937

    @bryanguegan6937

    3 жыл бұрын

    True da true.

  • @geanjones8683

    @geanjones8683

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very informative, thanks.

  • @falala9924
    @falala9924 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @maalikserebryakov

    @maalikserebryakov

    11 ай бұрын

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

  • @nikolygtx8848

    @nikolygtx8848

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @Tzalmavet

    @Tzalmavet

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @GamingGrenade1
    @GamingGrenade13 жыл бұрын

    Every driving instructor should have an electric drill in their car

  • @istriver.

    @istriver.

    3 жыл бұрын

    Every instructor isn't so passionate and helpful like him

  • @raghnallm4004

    @raghnallm4004

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @stepans2167

    @stepans2167

    3 жыл бұрын

    That was golden

  • @koopskshandi7725

    @koopskshandi7725

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍🏻😄👍🏻

  • @antonycharnock2993
    @antonycharnock29933 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pugsterjosh7925

    @pugsterjosh7925

    3 жыл бұрын

    What does it smell like?

  • @PlasticRocket2

    @PlasticRocket2

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's hard to describe the smell.

  • @TheRealBobbysmile

    @TheRealBobbysmile

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @neoshenlong

    @neoshenlong

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @LunasLostLove
    @LunasLostLove3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lordpudge2046
    @lordpudge20463 жыл бұрын

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

  • @skateboarding118
    @skateboarding1183 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ronaldperry9103
    @ronaldperry91035 күн бұрын

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

  • @amiel6057
    @amiel60572 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jacobfoster6773
    @jacobfoster67733 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheFullswordslord
    @TheFullswordslord3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @konradk.2715
    @konradk.27153 жыл бұрын

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

  • @bryanguegan6937
    @bryanguegan69373 жыл бұрын

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

  • @atechnoknight3309
    @atechnoknight33092 жыл бұрын

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

  • @carmy_v
    @carmy_v3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant instructor.

  • @neerajmohan3414
    @neerajmohan34143 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dillasoul2228
    @dillasoul2228 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ilearntodraw1375
    @ilearntodraw137511 ай бұрын

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

  • @FoguYanker
    @FoguYanker3 жыл бұрын

    Thumbnail: 10/10

  • @missunshinereagge
    @missunshinereagge2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @fredosei8092

    @fredosei8092

    Жыл бұрын

    congrats on your new car

  • @ltamiChan
    @ltamiChan3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @raddisonwatson3334
    @raddisonwatson33342 жыл бұрын

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

  • @marshaphillips3042
    @marshaphillips30423 жыл бұрын

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

  • @elvampir0
    @elvampir07 ай бұрын

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

  • @notorious_vamp
    @notorious_vamp3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @zacheray
    @zacheray Жыл бұрын

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

  • @davidellis1079
    @davidellis10793 жыл бұрын

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

  • @morganr4213
    @morganr42133 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! I'm pleased to hear it.

  • @Taldirok
    @Taldirok3 жыл бұрын

    That ending is perfect, excellent video as always !

  • @nvafaded
    @nvafaded3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @noraiancu9461
    @noraiancu94613 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kevinantolin2742
    @kevinantolin27422 жыл бұрын

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

  • @christian_florez
    @christian_florez Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mirrorseyes
    @mirrorseyes3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @benmoussayoucef4699
    @benmoussayoucef46993 жыл бұрын

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

  • @theonethatprotectsyoufromt9271
    @theonethatprotectsyoufromt92713 жыл бұрын

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

  • @abhik1059
    @abhik10593 жыл бұрын

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

  • @DudeItsSpencer
    @DudeItsSpencer6 ай бұрын

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

  • @jacobpearce2881
    @jacobpearce2881 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely excellent video quality. Thankyou for this free rescource

  • @anonymouscriminal5632
    @anonymouscriminal56323 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jordynpropst8915
    @jordynpropst89159 ай бұрын

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

  • @JOSEPEREZ-th9jr
    @JOSEPEREZ-th9jr3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @muhammadzafran4487
    @muhammadzafran44873 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ShellShockerSporanox
    @ShellShockerSporanox2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @babakganji1045
    @babakganji10452 жыл бұрын

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

  • @adamsmasher259
    @adamsmasher2593 жыл бұрын

    The thumbnail is proper class

  • @joepetmatira2402
    @joepetmatira24023 жыл бұрын

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

  • @coolwinder
    @coolwinder4 ай бұрын

    The man, the legend, back in action!

  • @calebwhite7436
    @calebwhite74362 жыл бұрын

    This guy is absolutely amazing

  • @itzvalidzz8600
    @itzvalidzz86003 жыл бұрын

    The thumbnail is a work of art😂🤌🏾

  • @orteganism
    @orteganism2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @nedzlamusic
    @nedzlamusic3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! You're very welcome 😊

  • @onlyforkbj
    @onlyforkbj3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @anlq1240
    @anlq1240Ай бұрын

    This is one of the best driving tutorial channel on youtube.

  • @bfraz76
    @bfraz7610 ай бұрын

    Perfectly explained, thank you!

  • @sahajhiseekhein454
    @sahajhiseekhein4543 жыл бұрын

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

  • @duduziledorcas7555
    @duduziledorcas75553 жыл бұрын

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

  • @commentsayip1369
    @commentsayip13695 ай бұрын

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

  • @bmczed8886
    @bmczed88863 жыл бұрын

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

  • @calvindawkins7786
    @calvindawkins77862 жыл бұрын

    Excellent demonstration

  • @BigFatDonkeyDick
    @BigFatDonkeyDick3 жыл бұрын

    Passed today and your channel helped enormously Thanks !

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @VanillaLibrarian
    @VanillaLibrarian8 ай бұрын

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

  • @jollywong1118
    @jollywong11183 ай бұрын

    That’s me today before a roundabout- terrifying experience

  • @calum5975
    @calum59754 ай бұрын

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

  • @b3nisrael
    @b3nisrael2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @peterchewe869
    @peterchewe8693 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lukekwiatkowski1315
    @lukekwiatkowski1315 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @sergeantscumbag2116
    @sergeantscumbag21162 жыл бұрын

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

  • @matchamasu3018
    @matchamasu30183 жыл бұрын

    Best driving tutorials on KZread

  • @AnotherSchmoe
    @AnotherSchmoe Жыл бұрын

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

  • @moishielevitsky4084
    @moishielevitsky40843 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ConquerDriving

    @ConquerDriving

    3 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! I'm so pleased to hear that.

  • @devansh8846
    @devansh88463 жыл бұрын

    Your videos always help. 🙂👍🏻

  • @manomaylr
    @manomaylr4 ай бұрын

    My driving instructor always taught me the handbrake start… even though I’ve passed now, the usual method when I was learning is clutch at bite with brake on for 20 seconds sometimes even longer while I wait for traffic to clear… didn’t know that was so bad.

  • @YuraF96
    @YuraF96 Жыл бұрын

    so grateful for this video ♥️

  • @scofieldokpara
    @scofieldokpara Жыл бұрын

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

  • @davidmacbook
    @davidmacbook3 жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant informative video👍🏻

  • @jonesjjoseph
    @jonesjjoseph3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderfully explained.

  • @sahajhiseekhein454
    @sahajhiseekhein4543 жыл бұрын

    Very Good explanation of clutch sir..👍

  • @yoshi_flower401
    @yoshi_flower4013 ай бұрын

    i never watched something be clarified so well

  • @frostyslife1729
    @frostyslife17292 жыл бұрын

    That thumbnail is absolutely amazing.

  • @AbominationFactory
    @AbominationFactory Жыл бұрын

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

  • @simple11q
    @simple11q3 жыл бұрын

    Sacrificial conquer videos are the best videos.

  • @RevoNyirenda
    @RevoNyirenda3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @14jackthelad

    @14jackthelad

    6 ай бұрын

    How long did you do without driving a manual?

  • @DanEsterlineMusic
    @DanEsterlineMusic6 ай бұрын

    Great video mate!

  • @TT-go5yb
    @TT-go5yb3 жыл бұрын

    Love your video. Very helpful thank you

  • @THEOMEGA-ou5yy
    @THEOMEGA-ou5yy3 жыл бұрын

    I love the first person view

  • @rokibalboa840
    @rokibalboa8402 жыл бұрын

    Wow mister, you are very good at your job

  • @rudinam2409
    @rudinam24093 жыл бұрын

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

  • @JAndersonThe2nd
    @JAndersonThe2nd2 жыл бұрын

    The best video I ever watched on this

  • @md_sid
    @md_sid3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! You r very knowledgeable!👌👌👌

  • @user-wl1tr4iv8e
    @user-wl1tr4iv8e4 ай бұрын

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

  • @vallabhaipatel9757
    @vallabhaipatel97573 жыл бұрын

    Very nice videos bro. Thank you for your effort

  • @whyterhyno17
    @whyterhyno1710 ай бұрын

    Very informative thanks for your content.

  • @Eircans
    @Eircans2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @aidanbrown7670
    @aidanbrown76708 ай бұрын

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

  • @josequintanilla9932

    @josequintanilla9932

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @Johnykeys
    @Johnykeys4 ай бұрын

    I've learned something new... Thanks

  • @StarsStillHere
    @StarsStillHere7 ай бұрын

    You are my hero dude

  • @backyardengineering816
    @backyardengineering8163 жыл бұрын

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

  • @doffdiop3658
    @doffdiop36583 жыл бұрын

    Very clear, sir!