How to Never Stall a manual car again and how to recover a stall if you do.

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In this video I include a practise exercise to help improve your gas and clutch skill, I explain how you can reduce anxiety and how to recover a stall. With practise you should never stall a manual car again. Well, nearly never.
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00:00 Intro
00:20 Skill improvement exercise
01:36 Clutch foot heel
02:11 Pausing on the clutch bite point
03:00 Handbrake starts
03:50 Clutch without gas
04:14 When to release the clutch fully
04:58 Drivers who lack confidence
06:07 How to reduce anxiety
07:50 What to do if you stall
09:09 Don't rush
09:40 Outro
11:05 Extra

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@ambareen2368 3 жыл бұрын

“The car behind thinks I should’ve taken that gap” 😂😂😂😂 I always think that

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

A big part of learning to drive is to learn not to be pressured. It goes against our social instinct so it's easier said than done.

@ambareen2368 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving I agree completely :)

@bahatiissah3610 3 жыл бұрын

That's definitely me 😆😆😆

@smileprince2242 3 жыл бұрын

@@bahatiissah3610 really

@visionlewis7009 2 жыл бұрын

@@ambareen2368 h f on

@hamedurrahman3408 3 жыл бұрын

In the "Drivers who lack confidence" part he actually read the minds of learner drivers. It's exactly what we think.

@AndreiPetunin 2 жыл бұрын

Nobody is born a driver haha. All went through this.

@rotela_atina_luxe 2 жыл бұрын

That is so me. Too many cars 😅😅

@rdu239 2 жыл бұрын

Learners afraid to step in the gas deep enough in fear that they will jolt forward at full speed ahead

@sewelearetse3426 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I laughed so hard at that part. That's so me🤣🤣🤣!!!!!

@Storm96969 2 жыл бұрын

Drove for the first time and this is exactly me 🤣

@roisinbreathnach8942 3 жыл бұрын

"It doesn't matter if people shout at you when you stall, you're probably never gonna see them again" yeah.....not if it's your mom swearing at you from the passenger seat after you do stall!

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@bahatiissah3610 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@rdu239 2 жыл бұрын

Its much better to have a stalled car rather than you inadvertently hitting a pedestrian or a motorist; getting screamed at and getting a verbal tirade is much better than a surprise medical bill and money for vehicle repairs (you and the one you hit, or vice versa)

@TheFourthWinchester 2 жыл бұрын

@@rdu239 Yeah. I almost crashed into a bus trying to leave way for an ahole who kept honking behind me. Now I have decided never to care about others honking at me.

@cpufreak101 2 жыл бұрын

Trust me, after a while just ask "would you rather drive then?" Lmao

@joshuadavis2505 2 жыл бұрын

I'm generally a good driver. Passed my test first try last year, and have had my license with plenty of daily driving for a year now. I'm here to say to all the learners that it's OK to stall. It's OK to lack confidence. I still lack confidence every now and then. I stall at least once a week. You get to a point where it's no longer a fear and it's actually quite funny. Keep going, you're going to get it and you're doing great so far

@MartinWasTaken 2 жыл бұрын

Cars also handle differently, I drive over 10k a month and still stall every now and then because I drive different cars which have different clutch handling. There is a huge difference in let's say clutching with a Citreon Jumper vs Mazda 6.

@Dr_SteveK 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement, I got a new manual car yesterday and I have already stalled almost ten times in less than 24 hours

@emilybrightside212 2 жыл бұрын

I've been driving for 4 years and still stall, honestly hardly anybody on the road cares. Most people will give you time, but there's always gonna be those idiots flashing their lights and shouting because you're not going fast enough (even if you're driving the speed limit)

@Fatherless_boy 2 жыл бұрын

But big meanie words keep me up at night

@dangriffin8211 Жыл бұрын

I've been driving for 25+ years. I've been a driving instructor for more than 16 years. I still stall occasionally!

@hanss.5291 2 жыл бұрын

I'm an American. I watched over a dozen American videos and was failing hard. I watched TWO British videos and it all makes sense. Keep doing what you're doing, we need it!

@ConquerDriving 2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear the videos are helpful.

@believer431 Жыл бұрын

So, British master race?

@TheSavage303 Жыл бұрын

@@believer431 when it comes to driving manual yes for sure lol. Last I heard the statistic was 18% of licensed drivers in the States can drive standard. Standard is actually, well standard, in the UK so maybe the instructors there are just better at teaching it? That’s just one theory at least

@lordblenkinsopp1537 9 ай бұрын

@@TheSavage303 Many people who drive manual or standard in the US are people with a niche interest in race or sports cars, and so often advice from Americans on how to drive standard is often geared towards using it in racing and the like. I'm in the same boat as the OP, that American videos weren't of any help but the British videos have been a massive help with learning how to drive these cars.

@kayleighbennett4976 3 жыл бұрын

The whole “lacking confidence” and anxiety section has been me since I passed in December 😂I’m finally getting more confident though and these videos are helping so much! ☺️

@rdu239 2 жыл бұрын

This is what I hate about over bearing teachers; be it a driving instructor, your actual parent, a relative or a friend that constantly berates and scolds you whenever you stall, got a gear wrong, slowing down on an inclined road or going too fast at a speed bump etc. I mean, you really cant do much about it because you have to settle with what you have at the same time you really are eager to learn. This can be self defeating and belittling initially to new learners but try to develop a thick skin to let those harsh words they say pass through the other end of your ear and focus on what essence they are trying to tell you over and over. It cant be learned overnight, a week or even months, there are no time frames to be able to drive perfectly because learning capacity of a person are different - you just have to persevere

@nataliedebiase5089 2 жыл бұрын

I passed last month and having these issues too....how are you getting on now?

@SunnyBeetle1922 2 жыл бұрын

@@rdu239 Thank you for your amazing words of comfort. Two years ago I had a terrifying experience with a very shouty aggressive driving instructor who after just one hour of showing me how to drive very slowly on a straight road, took me up a steep incline with three sharp bends in it. I crapped myself and he went nuts at me and snatched the wheel out of my hand three times while I was driving and I freaked out. He yelled at me every time I made a mistake and after 6, 1 hour lessons I gave up and haven’t driven since. I’m still terrified of having the same experience with another instructor and am only just approaching the idea of learning after 3 years. These videos are so amazingly helpful and the instructor here really puts me at ease. He seems to understand we all make mistakes and is calmly helping us all to avoid problems. I wish I lived in Colchester or somewhere with a kind and patient instructor. It doesn’t help that I’m dyslexic either. It affects how quickly I learn. I do have a lot of dyslexic friends who drive and they are fine on the road. They all learned quite a while back and in different places not near to me so I can’t learn with their instructors. I’m so grateful you mentioned about having a thick skin. Really going to need one if I ever want to be a driver. I’m so glad I found this KZfaq channel. It’s helping so much, especially as it’s a shared experience for so many!!!!

@samixalam_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@SunnyBeetle1922 Honestly, don't let that put you back. Remember that much like you and I, driving instructors are people too so they're all different-- the majority of instructors aren't like that thankfully If you're still a bit reluctant, try and drive a parent/friend/sibling's car on learner insurance (they'd have to sit with you, my dad brought me an old Polo and he sat next to me, kept the car after passing). I did this alongside lessons with an instructor, but you don't necessarily have to. One thing Dad told me was this-- Instructors are going to help you pass your test, the real learning comes when you're out on the road and you gain experience on your own. My dad taught me nifty tips and tricks, my instructor was proud of my progress, I passed easy :)

@faysti7765 3 жыл бұрын

I had to rush here after stalling almost 5 times in a row at a junction.. 🤦🏽‍♀️ I panicked way too much that’s why. Due to this I then forgot the gas and kept on lifting only the clutch without gas. thanks for this

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I hope it helps!

@690baepi3 Жыл бұрын

This legit just happened to me😂😂😂

@tumortelevision1414 Жыл бұрын

Same lol

@krisrocker437 3 ай бұрын

hahaha... you just told my story when I drove my new car off of the dealership! The worst part was that I realized I was in 3rd gear... frantically trying to find which one was the first gear!!! 😬😆

@SewFinesse Ай бұрын

I've been driving AT car, and we just got a MT, so I needed help and so grateful to have come across your YT. You're such a blessing, and you answer the questions in my head before I even ask them. Wish you more success in return for your generosity to teach us.

@honeylozenge 2 жыл бұрын

My instructor taught me to find the bite point and THEN add gas, no wonder I had no speed pulling off and stalled constantly! I passed in 2017 and didn't touch a car again until this year because I was so anxious about holding traffic up - thanks for the tips!

@mallowtonmouse Жыл бұрын

Ew, hope they retired

@sxrge7349 Жыл бұрын

No way 💀, dodgy ass instructor

@ridzzz226 Жыл бұрын

wait so what r u meant to do?? pls help 😭😭😭😭

@x.Asbiee Жыл бұрын

@@ridzzz226 clutch down, add some gas and then find the bite point. It will be easier not to stall and the car will accelerate faster. If you're on the hill, you have to do this quickly to avoid the car rolling back

@ridzzz226 Жыл бұрын

@@x.Asbiee omg thank u so much!! when i commented that i was at a car wash, and the entire trip there i just kept stalling and i was so upset!! but on the way back i accelerated before i found the biting point and i didn’t even stall once!! I think I’m just gonna need more experience to get the hang of it

@98AH_ 2 ай бұрын

As much as I hate to admit it, the anxiety part of the video was spot-on. I talk into bad scenarios.

@racheltam1458 3 жыл бұрын

The stupid thing is, I passed my test first time, but I'm still too terrified to drive! I've genuinely learned more about driving from just a handful of your videos than I did in all my lessons and year of post-test driving before I gave up on it. Wish you worked further north - you're a brilliant teacher!

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You have to keep driving to improve. The longer you go without doing it the harder it will be.

@nielsklarenberg5871 2 жыл бұрын

If you did not learn anything in your lessons why did you keep going? Also how did you pass then? Isn't what you are saying now the most counterproductive and wrong thing you can do? It's like throwing money in the trash. Last question, where do you live that you have the luxury of giving up driving?

@andrasfoldesi5409 Жыл бұрын

@@nielsklarenberg5871 She could live probably anywhere in Europe,and doesn't need to drive. It's just an option to move around ;)

@Hamster12012 Жыл бұрын

Same, I've passed my driving exam 1st try without any mistake, but I don't trust myself. I don't believe in my skills, I sometimes think that teacher who passed me did it illegally. I haven't been behind the wheel after passed exam, been a year, and I am panic when I sit in front of car 😭

@kevtb874 Жыл бұрын

Keep at it. Work it into your life. Go for a trip. Drive. I know too many people (usually older wifes who let their man be their personal taxi driver) who haven't driven in years and no longer have any confidence. It can actually really impact life in later years. What if their partner dies before them. They'll be lost in more ways than one.

@Jamesdanielfitness 3 жыл бұрын

I love the humour mate, it cheers me up!!

@wonderwoman5528 2 жыл бұрын

No one talks about the way anxiety can negatively impact your driving, thanks for the words of encouragement! :) so very useful all of your videos have been

@blalala3522 3 жыл бұрын

That anxious driver part is literally me since I got my first car three weeks ago!! My instructor taught me to first lift the clutch and then add gas (except when I need to move off quickly) and the clutch in that car (Ford Ecosport) was so “strong” I must’ve relied on it way too much. My new car (Ford Fiesta) is way easier to stall but I’m learning slowly and at least don’t stall on the flat ground anymore :D

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

You're not alone. It's very common.

@Strepite Жыл бұрын

Happened to all of us who got a petrol car after driving diesels in driving school. Especially with a lot od schools teaching students to move off with just a clutch, as diesel engine has more torque than petrol + they usually boost up idle revs a bit more so it’s easier to move off with just clutch. Stupid, if u ask me

@lenabazan5764 3 жыл бұрын

I just dont know if you have the time to read all your viewers comments.. i personally want to thank you for sharing all your knowledge in learning how to drive..not only do i learn how to drive well..i get to appreciate your humour too..and i really laugh out loud! Thank you Richard.." GOD BLESS YOU".. from Zamboanga Philippines.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. I try to read as many comments as I can.

@thetiredoldtiger4711 3 жыл бұрын

I always tell my students, to let me deal with the drivers behind and its important they focus on what they need to do. "It takes twice as long to stall and restart than it does to pull away slowly the first time."

@lelishdepaso1639 2 жыл бұрын

This right here is a gem find. I instantly got better at getting into first gear. I literally didn’t stall once. Thank you so much man . That 4 second rule changed my life . Bless you!!

@radanju3 2 жыл бұрын

yep same here

@cblossom101 2 жыл бұрын

The portrayal of the doubtful driver was the best😅. God knows I’ve felt all those things on my way out and about. Especially with my dad next to me. Thanks for all the great advice!

@kwispykweme8791 9 ай бұрын

Today was my second time driving manuel. I stalled about 8-10 times today not pausing on the bite point and lifting the clutch. I wish I practiced in an empty lot instead of uphill and in traffic. It is what it is. I will drive manual well one day, and I may even enjoy more than automatic. All I want to say is, until then I have been watching these video trying to get a little bit of understanding. Thank you for the videos Richard. I will let you know when I am fully confident in driving manual.

@somniare88 3 жыл бұрын

That nervous/anxious driver is 100% me! Living in a hilly area you'd think I'd be a master of hill starts, but as soon as there is someone behind me I get nervous which cauess me to rush, so I'm more likely to roll back/stall.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have the skill, just need the confidence to take your time.

@MaddieCollins13 Жыл бұрын

The chicken bawking at 9:39 had me rolling 🤣 Was not expecting that, but so glad we got it 😂

@mehradlajevardi7581 6 ай бұрын

HAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH,e exactly

@tommyrm 10 ай бұрын

I always used to stall on hill starts years ago because my instructor taught me to bring the clutch up to the biting point before applying gas. He was mostly very good but your approach of gas first, then clutch up is far more reliable. Thanks for your videos, they're making me a much better driver.

@emmabowen2657 2 ай бұрын

But doesn’t the car roll back if you’re not on the brake? Or are you using the handbrake?

@tommyrm 2 ай бұрын

@emmabowen2657 You use the hand brake to hold the car, then, when you want to move, add a bit of gas to around 1,500 rpm, clutch up to biting point, handbrake off and ease off the clutch adding more gas. Much more reliable than clutch with no gas.

@balaysked Жыл бұрын

I was struggling so bad with stalling the car. Got super frustrated and googled “I keep stalling my manual” this video came up and that little exercise helped me so much to get going without stalling. Thank you so so much

@jadeliu1376 3 жыл бұрын

Gain my confidence back after watching your video, I was exactly the 2nd reason for stalling because I was too anxious of what other road user are thinking.

@aninaholbek Жыл бұрын

I had to pause the video for a bit until I've finished laughing. That was exactly my train of thoughts!! Bought my first car yesterday - a manual - and yay for that. Only problem is I've been driving my husband's automatic since I got my license 3 years ago. Approaching every traffic light on my way home: "please don't switch to red, please please please" and "please don't stall, please". I live in a country where it's all hills and very few flat areas. "Was that the smell of burned clutch?" I found confidence in the road test that I passed with flying colours, so I told myself "technically, I should remember SOMETHING!" - and I did not stall on my way home :)

@bryanguegan6937 3 жыл бұрын

5:05 OMG! That's totally me there! Even though I already have my driver's license since more than a year now...

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

You're not alone. You can see from the comments on this video already that many people feel the same way.

@bryanguegan6937 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving Yeah, I've noticed that, so I'm not worried anymore.

@myohmymads 7 ай бұрын

You make an amazing instructor because you understand anxiety and how it cripples someone making them forget that they're capable of doing the thing. You don't mock or demean someone for something that is incredibly hard to control. Thank you Richard for being such an incredibly lovely human being. I wish we had instructors like you. I switched to a new car after getting my license in Germany and it was a painful process. Now I'm stalling in this sometimes because I don't realise that it needs more gas than the first one did.

@AvluckyGaming 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought my first manual car (my first car ever really) and I have been binge watching all of these driver tip videos every night. They have helped me so much! THANK YOU!

@muhammadtalha6319 3 жыл бұрын

I just started Driving 10 days ago. Your most helpful videos were of starting uphill and clutch control especially in first gear, Because of you I am alive or else my father would have killed me!😶 Your videos have helped me so much. Love you bro from Pakistan🇵🇰🇵🇰 💓💓!!

@pearlmocc 2 жыл бұрын

I've been driving for almost 20 years, but on auto trans. I drove my friend's Honda S2000 with not too much problems besides rolling back a little bit. Well, I recently needed a new car and figured oh let me get a Subaru WRX lol.. Yesterday I drove it home and had to pick up my son. MAN, the anxiety is real. I kept lifting the clutch too fast, I stalled twice at one light. Thank you for these videos. I'm trying my best not to get upset and just relax - and of course, trying to ignore my feelings about what everyone else thinks.

@davidcleckley6523 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone knows the trick is to watch all of your videos. Haven't stalled in months👌🏾 Love from the USA!

@lawfreed 4 ай бұрын

I'm a nervous driver as I'm a newbie and that anxiety part really got me. This channel is one of the best driving lessons on the web if not THE BEST.

@uspstudio1183 2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel. You have an amazing sense of teaching and getting the information across. Also, your sense of humor is wonderful. Thank you!

@scarlatti9130 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly at the times I feel like you can't get more creative and effective, you do. Brilliant Job, thank you for fitting so much into your job.

@EverythingCarsandMoreECAM 3 жыл бұрын

This video came out when I needed it the most. Great timing and best video

@ericamendes7709 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched about 3 videos of yours and it has helped me so much as I am a new driver on the road. Your explains and real life scenarios really helped to related 😅

@supgame_yt7674 6 ай бұрын

I learned how to drive from u first time I got into a car and I knew what to do thanks to u

@geordiehedgehogs Жыл бұрын

This is really helpful, thank you, and all your other videos. I am taking driving lessons in my early fifties and struggle with fear and lack of confidence. Your videos are really helping me. One thing I will say though - multi-tasking when you are a lot older is much more difficult!

@theomnivert 2 жыл бұрын

oh my god I needed this so much, its especially bad when you're the bad driver in your group of friends. Idk how but they don't even get my problem of stalling a lot

@ConquerDriving 2 жыл бұрын

Usually they key is to take your time, try to rise above the perceived pressure from other road users. You have to go slow before you can go fast when learning to drive.

@theomnivert 2 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving Thanks man, that's really appreciated

@MrJBurch14 3 жыл бұрын

First driving lesson in over a year tomorrow due to COVID, yours vids have really helped filling in the lost time, thank you! :)

@KepleroGT 11 ай бұрын

I've gotten my license recently and I still have a bit of anxiety at busy roundabouts like you showed, you explained perfectly what new learners feel in their first drives. Thankfully my low power car forces me to push the gas pretty hard to start moving and I don't have this issue most of the time

@zugger900 2 жыл бұрын

This is so useful, in my lessons when approaching a roundabout or a junction I always try to go as slow as possible without completing stopping because I find moving off and the clutch so difficult. I normally always jolt forward fast so it’s harder to control or I stall from a stop position. But all this time I was just not putting gas on 🤦🏻‍♂️😂 Edit. Had a lesson today and still messed it up because my instructor had a new car and then clutch/brake was so delicate compared to the other car

@MetalCooking666 9 ай бұрын

Massive respect for this channel. I have dyspraxia and I find it really clear and helpful. I actually passed my test recently, but I still come back for tips

@discoverlaurence 2 жыл бұрын

How good is this man? Your approach to teaching is on point. I think whatever you might teach, you would would be an excellent teacher. Thank you.

@Jasper2g 2 жыл бұрын

Dude your videos are amazingly well explained. Getting my first manual car in 2 weeks so im pretty nervous, driving automatic for years hope it gives me more confidence.

@jamesandrews8157 Жыл бұрын

Good video. I’m 35 and bought my first manual because it was too good a deal to pass up. Day 1 training with my dad didn’t go well and I’m feeling pretty defeated. I’ll take this 4 second tip into tomorrow as well as the anxiety tips. Thanks!

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

I hope it helps.

@user-es4zw1yh2l 3 жыл бұрын

the confidence thing is definitely something I struggle with, I’m constantly telling myself “what if” or “why did I do that” and then panic and my instructor has to take over

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I understand, the key is to accept there is an element of danger. Do you best to be safe but whether you get a bus, taxi or drive your own car, there is danger. The difference is, when you drive you have a more control of that danger.

@user-es4zw1yh2l 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving That’s a very good way of putting it thank you, I’ll look at it more from this perspective to help

@Osphe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these videos! I watched and practiced last night and I did not stall once going to work this morning! Thank you! -from a desert state in the US.

@______jsh______ 2 жыл бұрын

Love this whole vid! That last one though. Stalling really never goes away no matte how good of a driver we are.

@lydiadarling7138 Жыл бұрын

So so so sooooo helpful! Thank you! I’ve been practicing the skills, but I’m lacking the confidence to go into traffic or main roads. I literally sit there and think “I can’t go there, the street is on a hill” or something like that. Your portion about anxiety helped me so much! The times I have taken it out and haven’t stalled have all been times when I’ve been slow and mindful and purposeful. Whenever I rush, I stall!

@Matrakisness 3 жыл бұрын

The confidence section is EXACTLY what I do! lmao! thx for the tips!

@Yveness 3 жыл бұрын

This was the pep talk I needed! Now I know how to reduce the likelihood of stalling.

@chizdawg9870 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this video. it's a really big help to new drivers like me. your videos are life-savers and i'm beyond grateful i found your account. again, thank you, i hope your vids will help more drivers, and i wish life is kind to you.

@ioanaj9162 3 жыл бұрын

I learn more from you than from my actual instructor. I literally just use his car not learning anything.

@jaynic9126 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 16 and I drive since i was 14..always with my father near me..I was ignoring my mistakes and you have taught me a lot man..you the best💯

@thatomotau8785 Жыл бұрын

Damn I remember watching bruhs videos obsessively before I got my ride last year...I had my driver's license but just need confidence and after watching a lot of your videos and practicing, I honestly got smooth after 2 weeks of buying my car. I owe a lot of that to this great fella! 👍 💯

@allieallyali 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, this video is helping me. Just the little practice tips are so good, and knowing the anxiety we feel. You do amazing work and wish more instructors had your passion, understanding & empathy for teaching. I'm all the way in Ireland, but you've helped me greatly. Watching Emily's videos was so good. Like her, I lost confidence when messed up & didn't drive for a few weeks, but just knowing someone else is going through and we all make similar mistakes is helping. I can't thank you enough ❤

@RenAdra 2 жыл бұрын

I might be over here in Denmark, we might drive on the other side of the road as well - but damn man. I have been binge watching your videos ever since I started taking my license. I am doing an intensive driving course here to learn it all in 2-3 weeks, and your channel has been absolutely godsend. Did my first actual city driving yesterday and it went much smoother than expected due to a ton of tips and explanations I learned from you. I am currently 30 years old. I've been putting off getting a lisence for nearly 12 years at this point due to anxiety disorders and what not. Finally got myself convinced, that I could do this, and you have literally made it so much easier. Is there a way to donate to you or anything? Just as a small token of appreciation. Thank you for making a new driver feel more safe out there ^_^ - Rene

@ConquerDriving 2 жыл бұрын

I'm very happy to hear that I've helped you. Thank you for your kind offer, I may set something up in the future when I have time to look into it.

@MH-qy6ri Жыл бұрын

KZfaq now has a $thanks button that allows you to make a donation. I will need to donate too. These videos have helped me so much. I am in the US, and manual transmission lessons are very hard to find. My late husband's friend taught me in car for about 5 hours over 4 lessons, and I have just been practicing by myself everyday and watching these videos.

@MLichtwardt Жыл бұрын

This video had me laughing so hard LOL! I am learning to drive my manual Subaru and it's been so challenging! The information presented was immensely helpful and humorous (which helps us newbies, with MASSIVE anxiety.) I'll probably re-watch a few times so I can go practice. Thanks for the comprehensive advice! :)

@masoomehomidi2294 3 жыл бұрын

The only thing i can say is you are just so amazing.....i know,things that i am learning by your videos no one else would tell me......so grateful.

@el_beyoutifulbelles1824 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are SO great and definitely helped me pass my test. Watching this one now as I keep stalling my new Aygo as the biting point is ridiculously high. But yes, I’m the one with that little voice worrying about everything!

@adid2911 3 жыл бұрын

I passed my driving test last week and your videos helped me improve my driving so much. The videos on reverse parking were especially great. I really hope your channel grows larger as you deserve a lot of success for continually producing high quality content. Thanks!

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on passing and thank you for your kind words.

@KHOLOSALAMUNI-sy6tn Жыл бұрын

Teacher where are you located?

@CmDoton 2 жыл бұрын

Passed my test today! His videos are so helpful! So glad I discovered his channel before my test. Very informative 😊

@ConquerDriving 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on passing, I'm happy to hear I've helped!

@aashishshukla6457 3 жыл бұрын

Just want to say thanks!!! Started learning driving from your videos and took the confidence when i went out to drive... now Am a pretty good driver with Driving licence but still watch your video coz they are still class apart❤️❤️

@hillarykhondiwa7497 3 жыл бұрын

I passed my driving test last week all thanks to you. I can now focus on becoming a better driver. Keep up with your great videos.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@deanhiss2745 3 жыл бұрын

Most important lesson I received from this video is "Focus on what you are doing". Thank you!

@CintiaCasati Ай бұрын

I'm stopping by to thank you for the content! I watched several of his videos and they were extremely important for my approval! (I was just approved!) Thank you very much!

@garygeller6177 2 жыл бұрын

This video was extremely helpful regarding getting started again! It's been 25 years since I drove a manual and just purchased one recently. It's amazing how much you can forget in that period of time! The one thing that I haven't been able to get is using the e-brake on a hill. I'll keep working on it. Thanks very much for your assistance :)

@justchilaxe123 2 жыл бұрын

That part at 7 minutes is so true. The first day I took my new stick WRX home installed TEN times trying to hill start with about 10 cars behind me beeping. I was so embarrassed but then laughed when I realized I’ll never see them again 😂

@asdf-th8jr 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man make a video about driving in Reverse, how to look the mirrors and when to steer the steering wheel.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I may do that, thank you.

@IrfanAhmed-ro8pr 3 жыл бұрын

Yes , please do that.

@asdf-th8jr 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving Ure the best man, an advice from you about reversing is a must. Please do it. :)

@ivanchristophersaldana119 Ай бұрын

Getting my second car my first manual car its a brand new one and this video is helping a lot in terms of giving me confidence and helping me learn! Thanks!

@sushijr.483 2 жыл бұрын

i love how confident he is talking while driving whenever i drive i always never talk unless the car is at a stop

@nelisiwepheeha7089 3 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. I'm driving myself to work for the very 1st time tomorrow, and stalling is one of my biggest challenges. This helped put my mind at ease.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I hope it goes well!

@cm9874 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, failed my test because of stalling. Stalled at a tricky junction I was anxious about then completely panicked and stalled again 2 more times. Drove fine otherwise and would have passed if it wasn't for that incident. This video is just what I was looking for as my main problem was feeling anxious, so hopefully I'll get that pass soon!

@ConquerDriving 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that, try to stay positive and keep up the practise. I wish you the best of luck with your next test!

@TheBeesGardenBhavna19 3 ай бұрын

Today my car stalled 😅😅at steep uphill..I stranded for few minutes and one kind gentleman bro came to help me to move my car from that point. 😅 There are sweet ppl also out there..keep practicing..Cheers🎉

@durr-e-sameenkhan8195 Жыл бұрын

So relatable, you are reading my mind.. like you literally are a very great driving instructor coz you know what problem new drivers could face.

@radharcanna 2 жыл бұрын

A fantastic video. I’ve been driving for years but still manage to stall occasionally. Changed my car last week for a slightly bigger one and I was ‘stall central’ for a few days. Interesting that you should mention using the heel because that’s what I’ve been doing, and losing confidence when I don’t succeed. I’m also a bit of a nervous driver. I’ll try the no heel approach tomorrow. PS. Best chicken impression I’ve seen in a long time!

@thomaspappas5267 3 жыл бұрын

These videos have made the past two weeks of life so much easier, really appreciate it! Although, I'm am a bit concerned about how you read my inner monologue from my first commute in a stick today haha. "Damn it why did one of my coworkers have to pull up behind me while I'm trying to get onto this road, off a hill no less!" **employs handbrake trick I'd learned 30 min prior while on a bathroom break** Smooth (enough) launch and onto the road as though I hadn't just learned to drive stick a week earlier😎 Not a new driver, just new to stick which has made it even more stressful haha. Appriciate ya!

@vanezaocampo538 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for those advises, I really love your videos, make me feel more confident for my next practice. I am getting there.

@GivenNechironga-pb8iu 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much my guy,you are making driving easier,some driving instructors never tell us about that

@PTGairsoftTV 3 жыл бұрын

I'm learning to drive in a manual diesel. I've been taught to just use the clutch to set off. Works fine, but is a little slow sometimes. That round about clip in the lack of confidence part was spot on. I worry that I can't set off with a decent speed to make it safely into the bigger roundabouts, although I'm getting better with this.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

You have to take large opportunities at junctions and gradually take smaller ones as your skill improves. If you try to take small opportunities before you have the skill you will knock your confidence.

@uk7866 3 жыл бұрын

9:39 caught me off guard 🐔. Great vid! 😁

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

😄

@mariamjackson2994 2 жыл бұрын

I will soon be going for my practical lessons, but I don't think I need to go a driving school after your videos. Thank you Richard!

@followers1038 3 ай бұрын

You videos are very informative. Your efforts are to be appreciated.Thank you for such a down to earth explanation.

@Optimusprime809 2 жыл бұрын

I just got my first car (Peugeot 107) after getting my license 3 years ago. I remember being super confident in the car I learnt in, with my instructor telling me to just use the clutch to move from a standstill instead of adding gas, but with my car I have to add gas and it keeps catching me out because I rev too hard. And it's hard for me to find the bite point in the car. I tried driving my car today for the first time since I bought it and I couldn't even pull out of the drive! Then when I reversed, I couldn't go as far back as I wanted. Luckily my dad gave me a little lesson and I was better, but I'm still having trouble moving from a standstill. This gets particularly bad in hill starts, because when I think I've hit the bite point and take the handbrake off, I start rolling back and that scares the crap out of me. When I'm already in motion, I'm pretty good. Ultimately, starting from a standstill is my main issue right now. Parking would be second. Your videos are helping me a bunch though my friend! Thank you Richard! PS. You look a lot like another KZfaqr I like, called Graenolf. Look him up!

@wtf12640 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a car after 3 years too, I've got a bit of anxiety driving an older petrol car after learning in a diesel. It's an adjustment to say the least. It's hard not to try and keep up with the other drivers on the road because of the pressure but I have to keep reminding myself to take it easy. I stalled today at traffic lights and had to put the hazards on😩the driver behind me honked and sped past. I just want to be more confident on the road already.

@Optimusprime809 2 жыл бұрын

@@wtf12640 I definitely understand how you feel, I think I learned in a diesel, where I could use the clutch alone to move off. It's so annoying when you stall, it keeps happening to me because I'm not used to having to apply gas 😭 I feel you about wanting to become confident quickly 😭

@poot2762 2 жыл бұрын

"How to never stall a manual car again" Me, an intellectual: Floor the throttle

@happyday293 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this specific tip! My driving instructor never taught me this so I often stalled. Often, instructors will give general tips like, "Just feel it" or "Anticipate the gas as you move the clutch" but it never helps. Thank you so much!

@apoorvgupta6916 2 жыл бұрын

I took 10 days class and there were still some doubts.this video cleared them immediately

@crisantochristophersanares7706 3 жыл бұрын

New learner driver here with zero driving experience. Had started few hours of lessons already but the previous was really nerve-wrecking! Anxiety is real. This video is really helpful. Confidence and anxiety issues suck! Thank you for sharing this video! 🙌🏻

@preussen577 3 жыл бұрын

It'll get easier, don't worry! It's insane the amount of growth in confidence you will see as you progress through your lessons. However, I only think one can become fully confident about 6-12 months after you pass.

@brianpitts8295 2 жыл бұрын

I have bad anxiety as well you just have to keep on practicing if you haven’t gotten it yet. I had make reservations for my test and the closest I could get it was 2 months away and those two months were the longest of my life but the time came and I took the test and passed it first try

@zaccorpseman7366 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful for someone who owns a stick but living in a 90% AT environment, haha.

@juliastrong6748 8 ай бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH!!! I learned to drive on an automatic but now I need to learn standard. Just yesterday I was practicing and I was so nervous because I only had around a 50% success rate of starting. I couldn't understand what I was doing wrong. I watched your video today, went out to practice, and ALL MY STARTS WERE SMOOTH!! I cannot thank you enough! I have gained so much confidence and am eager to drive more now!

@esthermercy6199 3 жыл бұрын

These lessons have to be the best on KZfaq !!

@bryanguegan6937 3 жыл бұрын

9:39 I LOVE IT! You're so funny!

@ivo7791 3 жыл бұрын

When stalling in traffic always turn on hazard (emergency) lights. People appreciate it and are less likely to get angry at you.At least that’s what we do in my country.

@rdu239 2 жыл бұрын

And dont let the loud honking from angry vehicles behind and side of you let you down. Pick yourself up, eat your pride and start again. A stalled car is much better than hitting a pedestrian or a motorist's vehicle

@Brian-uq6jm 2 жыл бұрын

I used to do that when learning driving a manual years ago. There was one time when I stalled twice in a row on a hill after light turned green, i turned on the hazard light. Cars in my lane all switched lanes and went their way except for this gentleman who was right behind me. He just stayed there despite the fact that I kept on stalling and not seeming to make any progress. Next time I looked in the rear view mirror, he was smiling at me lifting his fist to cheer me on. Then I successfully did a jerky start and started moving away. That man made my day. That was several years ago, but I still remember that scene so vividly. I'd never seen anyone that patient with a learner on the road. I'm an impatient person in general, but since then, I tried to pass that positive attitude onto other people on the road.

@mayangness810 2 жыл бұрын

@@Brian-uq6jm nice

@biplabroy1589 2 жыл бұрын

You are super at teaching. God bless you for one cannot escape from learning because of you. how devoted you are.

@l3w154 Жыл бұрын

I always struggled with the clutch and im now 36 doing manual lessons. so old dog new tricks come to mind. But your explanation on holding the clutch i beleive will help me massively thank you! Mainly my confidence and anxiety wreck me when driving my instructors car. But iv got my own and im learning with another insured drived and im fine on the roads, its an automatic tho lol so no clutch anxiety. Fingers crossed next lesson this video will help me get over it, thank you once again

@1PewPew1 3 жыл бұрын

I live in america, everyone around me drives automatics. I been driving automatics for 5 years now and I just recently acquired a stick shift manual vehicle.(I really really wanted to learn stick and i find it more fun) I took it to work for about 4 days now and and I still stall due to lack of confidence. Thanks for the video Richard, it really helps.

@hamsterama 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, and greeting from Ohio! Here's a tip that should help you out. Last year, I bought a brand new manual car (2020 Toyota Corolla hatchback) without knowing how to drive it. I printed out a sheet of paper that said "LEARNING TO DRIVE STICKSHIFT! PLEASE BE PATIENT IF I STALL!," and I had that taped to my back window for six months. Let me tell you, the sign worked! People won't honk at you if you stall. It's a way to "explain" to the person behind you that you're not stopped because you're on a cell phone. In fact, I got a lot of thumbs up from other drivers. That definitely made me feel good, and that kind of positive feedback helped me gain confidence! Also, if you kept your automatic car, there's nothing wrong with driving it if you feel too nervous to drive stick. In high stress situations, like if I'm going to an unfamiliar place, or if I drive during rush hour, I'll drive my automatic car.

@asdf-th8jr 3 жыл бұрын

Bro i live in europe and have two cars 1 manual and 1 automatic. I would pick the manual car everytime( especialy when driving outside of urban areas), still my personal preference. Take your time it is so fun.

@1PewPew1 3 жыл бұрын

@@hamsterama wow what an awesome idea! All I been getting is middle fingers, honks and lights flashed at me lol.. wow. I live in new york city btw.

@1PewPew1 3 жыл бұрын

@@asdf-th8jr I would pick the manual everytime too!

@hamsterama 3 жыл бұрын

@@1PewPew1 Learning to drive stick and living in NYC? Wow, now you're a brave soul! I live in Columbus, by the way. Yes, definitely tape a sign on your back window. It can't hurt, it will only help! Use MS Word, and use the biggest, boldest font that will on an 8x11" page. You want it to be very visible. What's going on is, people are getting incomplete information, they think you're a jerk on a cell phone. Drivers are much more patient and respectful when they know you're trying to learn to drive a stick shift. It's much easier to recover from a stall when you don't have someone right behind you angrily honking.

@wnh79 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone stalls. Formula 1 drivers (when the had clutches) stalled on the starting grid sometimes. So it isn't a big deal. Knowing this will help prevent you stalling.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

That'd true. Although F1 cars are notoriously hard to get moving without stalling. But yes, I stall sometimes.

@mudiabdullahi5131 Жыл бұрын

I started driving a week ago and I am proud to be able to come up with the bike point technique on my own.

@isaiasrf1 Жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos. Helped me soooooo much Passes my driving first attempt with 3 minors. Had lessons and in the evening watched your videos to consolidate learning without the road stress. Thank you.

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic news, thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@gethprime6549 2 жыл бұрын

Do I always have to set the gas? I'm so confused because my instructor didn't tell me about that, he just tells me to get the bitting point to move off.

@thecheeryhaven1218 2 жыл бұрын

Depending on the car you drive. Most diesel cars can survive that but petrol need the gas. So it's a good habit to start with the gas. Less chance of stalling mostly, if its uphill