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.
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
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.
@@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
@@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.
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!
Just get one of those magnet stickers that say student driver be patient. That’s what I have on the back of my fit. So far it has kept 99% of people from pulling too close.
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 ❤️
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
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.
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...
"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. 😂
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!
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!
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
I’m always needing a new clutch so I’m obviously doing something wrong. It’s gotten so bad that I have turned to UA-cam videos to help me that this one has helped me a lot. Thank you so much.
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.
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 :)
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!
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!
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
Finally someone explains it!!!! Unfortunately I'm still going to give extra gas while starting on a hill because I can't figure out how to do the handbrake thing. Luckily I'm in the US so nobody is testing me on this 🤣
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!
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)!
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.
I like your body language so much. You're surely a great presenter! One note, you might need an external mic to enhance the audio quality for your dialogue. Keep it up mate, your videos have helped many.
I forgot how much I love your videos and your sense of humour 😂🤩 thank you for brilliant visual explanation, defo something to watch a few times to understand fully and remember when needed 👍👏👏👏
what a relief... this is exactly how I’ve been using the clutch but didnt know if it was correct or not lol. one bad habit I have though is holding the clutch down at a red light just so that I can get going faster. trying to stop but damn getting moving is so slow
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.
Hi Richard, Although this is a great video the only detail that I noticed(not that important) but it is that the clutch connects to the flywheel, just to clarify the clutch has sets of plates, which in your explanation can be simplified as just two plates, when the clutch pedal is release what actually happens is that the spinning clutch plates on the engine side start to rub against the gearbox side plates and gradually the rotation speed of the clutch will be the same across all the clutch plates.
I’d love to share this video with a colleguee. He’s always tell me I was riding the clutch😂 he learned in a synchro truck licence I learnt to drive a 20sp double clutch transmission (although once good you don’t need to double clutch and some gears at all). I think the point about how much you ride versus how much damage your willing to do to the transmission is important. Also how much jolt your willing to accept taking off. The bigger the vehicle the more noticeable that jolt can be. Not so great with delicate cargo😂😂 Cherio for the video.
The clutch is designed to deal with some slip without overheating and wearing quickly. It's what it's meant to do. Just not excessive revs, moving away in a high gear or holding a car still on a hill using the clutch, this will wear it out quickly.
Came here expecting to have come away having to make big changes to how I approach clutch control after 8 years of driving to find that actually I've been doing it right the whole time but have definitely learned a few things - I need to ditch the habit of holding the clutch all the way down at lights to save my release bearings, for example
OH MY GOD it finally clicked in my head how to drive from a complete stop on a manual!!!! I finally realize what I was doing wrong with the clutch and what my dad meant when he said I was releasing too quickly because I was supposed to hold it for a few seconds so the vehicle could move!! I am going to definitely apply these notes next time we go practice driving! Thank you so much Richard!!
The thumbnail deserves some sort of award surely
So should you with a profile to match your comment
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Yeah it's hilarious! I laughed out loud
I was gonna comment this hahha gold
It's a work of art
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.
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
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
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.
@@maalikserebryakovme rn I don’t like to use the accelerator at all when my left foot is on the clutch
@@zishaun yeah me too i see all these people talking about "rev matching" and im just like lol im not gonna rev shit
THIS IS THE BEST Clutch explanation I have ever seen. Thanks Richard!
True da true.
Very informative, thanks.
finally someone actually properly explains what does and does not damage the components.
it always made me nervous not knowing for sure.
"Ooh! I can smell that!" I love the smell of clutch in the morning...
What does it smell like?
@@pugsterjosh7925 smells something like burned brake pads but stronger, with a smell that lingers
It's hard to describe the smell.
@@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
@@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.
giving a thumbs up, poor richard's car had to experience 4k rpm start.
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!
They can wait, don't let it get to you. Hopefully you are a master of the clutch by now :)
@@AcesHighMediaIt's very scary in traffic.
Just get one of those magnet stickers that say student driver be patient. That’s what I have on the back of my fit. So far it has kept 99% of people from pulling too close.
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 ❤️
I'm happy to hear that, I'm sure your clutch is too 😉
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
Well this might be your best thumbnail to date, brilliant!
Every driving instructor should have an electric drill in their car
Every instructor isn't so passionate and helpful like him
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
That was golden
👍🏻😄👍🏻
Brilliant instructor.
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.
0 dislikes and 1.2k likes..I am seeing this for the first time.. keep it up man
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...
"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. 😂
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!
congrats on your new car
I been driving stick for over 30 years now. Still, i enjoy watching your videos.
7:57 I laughed so hard! Please make bloopers more often at the end!
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!
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
I’m always needing a new clutch so I’m obviously doing something wrong. It’s gotten so bad that I have turned to UA-cam videos to help me that this one has helped me a lot. Thank you so much.
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!
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
Thank you for confirming 🙏🏽 I am learning so much. The hills in our area gives me heartburn😂😂
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.
Best series ever on the aspects of manual driving!
As others have said, this is the best clutch explanation I've seen on UA-cam
The thumbnail is proper class
This is the best explanation of how the clutch works that I've seen on youtube, kudos for that.
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!
The science of clutch riding. I love these empirical videos.
I passed my driving test today and I just want to say that your videos are amazing. I can't thank you enough!
Congratulations! You're very welcome 😊
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 :)
Congratulations! I'm pleased to hear it.
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!
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!
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...
Sacrificial conquer videos are the best videos.
That thumbnail is absolutely amazing.
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 ❤
I just started leaning a manual, and ive been reving really high to start from a stop 😅 good thing i watched this video
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
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.
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.
These are the most helpful videos for beginning manual drivers, thank you!
That ending is perfect, excellent video as always !
Richard you have honestly helped with me remembering how to drive manual. Thank you 🎉
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.
How long did you do without driving a manual?
This is one of the best driving tutorial channel on youtube.
🙂..iam learning alot from you Conquer Driving school 💞 thank you for being so helpful 💕.... All the way from South Africa.
Finally someone explains it!!!! Unfortunately I'm still going to give extra gas while starting on a hill because I can't figure out how to do the handbrake thing. Luckily I'm in the US so nobody is testing me on this 🤣
This video may help: ua-cam.com/video/O3cTlwMytfU/v-deo.html
Watching all way Uganda 🇺🇬 East Africa 🥰
The thumbnail is a work of art😂🤌🏾
Can we appreciate the scared to death clutch in the thumbnail for a moment?
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!
Best driving tutorials on UA-cam
The man, the legend, back in action!
THIS IS THE BEST Clutch explanation I have ever seen thank you so much
I must confess. You’re a genius man🥰🙌🏽🙌🏽😂
This was helpful was really struggling with the clutch today during my lesson.
Thumbnail: 10/10
hi I just passed my manual exam! and it's all thx to u man. your videos helped me so much!
Congratulations! I'm so pleased to hear that.
This guy is absolutely amazing
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)!
Thank you for the videos!!! I am learning how to drive manual thanks to you
i never watched something be clarified so well
I've learned something new... Thanks
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.
I like your body language so much. You're surely a great presenter! One note, you might need an external mic to enhance the audio quality for your dialogue. Keep it up mate, your videos have helped many.
That nice little car at 6:08 is the same as mine😩😩 every video with a miata in it gets an instant like
Thank you so much, Richard 🥰 you were born for this job 😁
Very Good explanation of clutch sir..👍
I forgot how much I love your videos and your sense of humour 😂🤩 thank you for brilliant visual explanation, defo something to watch a few times to understand fully and remember when needed 👍👏👏👏
Very helpful video. Had to repair my clutch today and I want to fix some poor driving habits I had with my shifting.
Dude thank you, driving my 1988 325e in style 🤙
Sir Your all videos are very informative. I learn manual car driving with the help of your videos. 👍
Richard much respect ✊ brother 🙏🏿
Thank you for watching so many videos! I'm glad you find them helpful.
what a relief... this is exactly how I’ve been using the clutch but didnt know if it was correct or not lol. one bad habit I have though is holding the clutch down at a red light just so that I can get going faster. trying to stop but damn getting moving is so slow
I just passed my test, thank you so much for the help I will recommend you to anyone I know that is learning!
Congratulations! I hope you enjoy driving.
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.
I did not realize starting from second gear kills the clutch. Makes sense why I destroyed mine lol. Thank you.
Simply you are the best...wishing u was in my city and I'm taking lesson every week with you. 🥰
The best video I ever watched on this
learned driving from u man. thanks a lot. i am kinda confident now and still watch ur videos to learn more.
Thanks that was a really useful video, I know what I'm doing wrong now.
Absolutely excellent video quality. Thankyou for this free rescource
Hi Richard, Although this is a great video the only detail that I noticed(not that important) but it is that the clutch connects to the flywheel, just to clarify the clutch has sets of plates, which in your explanation can be simplified as just two plates, when the clutch pedal is release what actually happens is that the spinning clutch plates on the engine side start to rub against the gearbox side plates and gradually the rotation speed of the clutch will be the same across all the clutch plates.
I’d love to share this video with a colleguee. He’s always tell me I was riding the clutch😂 he learned in a synchro truck licence I learnt to drive a 20sp double clutch transmission (although once good you don’t need to double clutch and some gears at all). I think the point about how much you ride versus how much damage your willing to do to the transmission is important. Also how much jolt your willing to accept taking off. The bigger the vehicle the more noticeable that jolt can be. Not so great with delicate cargo😂😂 Cherio for the video.
The clutch is designed to deal with some slip without overheating and wearing quickly. It's what it's meant to do. Just not excessive revs, moving away in a high gear or holding a car still on a hill using the clutch, this will wear it out quickly.
Wow mister, you are very good at your job
Came here expecting to have come away having to make big changes to how I approach clutch control after 8 years of driving to find that actually I've been doing it right the whole time but have definitely learned a few things - I need to ditch the habit of holding the clutch all the way down at lights to save my release bearings, for example
Excellent demonstration
OH MY GOD it finally clicked in my head how to drive from a complete stop on a manual!!!! I finally realize what I was doing wrong with the clutch and what my dad meant when he said I was releasing too quickly because I was supposed to hold it for a few seconds so the vehicle could move!! I am going to definitely apply these notes next time we go practice driving! Thank you so much Richard!!
This is the funniest video this driving instructor has made lmao
I love the first person view
That’s me today before a roundabout- terrifying experience
Perfectly explained, thank you!
Another very good video! I've been driving for decades but I have still learned a few things from your channel 🙂.
You really deserve more subs as your videos are quite informative & each time we learn something new from you.
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thank you very much sir! i learned a lot and it was very easy to understand! 👍
Love your videos mate, always informative, and gives me confidence in driving
The thumbnail is amazing ahahah