Just tried driving for the first time yesterday and stalled several times - it knocked my confidence but this helped me to figure out what I was doing wrong! Thank you!
Now that you have driving manual for a year - any tips for a new driver (me). Actually, I’m at a 1000 kilometers on the odometer and not stalling as much:)
Clutch biting 12:08 demonstration that's what i was looking for , not too much or less speed but just enough control that you need when approaching junctions. Thanks.
The bonus video was very cool. No need to use the break or the gas pedal. The clutch does everything :) Thanks guys for sharing . I enjoy all the videos
My advice is take it easy dont be in a rush to lift the clutch up and dont be afraid to use it, it basically helps slows the car with the brake and with accelerator helps speed the car up and changes gear. I have had 3 lessons and stalled once (I thought Id be rubbish) but learnt quickly not to lift it fully quickly. You hear a change and the front of car rises at biting point try to make sure your heel is on floor as more control, I guess its just practice the more you use the pedals the more you get used to them so practice as much as possible and dont be afraid to make mistakes on quiet roads.
Thank you this explains the clutch much more so its straight in my head first, so much to get your head around, this video explains things in such simple language
Brilliant video so easily explained in simple terms. I wish they did separate lessons at the start in a quiet areas at reduced rate/cost so people could get used to controlling the car first, practicising and mastering these functions, which would enable people to fully control the car then go onto actually driving it in different situations, its too rushed for me, people are expected to just know how to do it and do things like parking without mastering the clutch first. But this videos makes the function so easy and what clutch does. In a sense the Biting point is like the roll forward function in an automatic
Such a great video and helps explain the different uses of the clutch, so clearly explained, much simply explained than some instructors say, love the music 👍
+Hrithik Mahale Ha ha - I would love to make that for you, but I would need a different car at the very least! I think a Nissan 200SX or Silvia would be ideal, but maybe my normal learners wouldn't like it much....
Hey driving school, as much as it sounds like a joke, learning to drift educationally could save someone's life. There are an infinity of situations where people lose rear traction and instinctively go for the brakes causing them to go off track or on top of a crash barrier. Go for it!
Concise and easy to understand, I spent so much learning this, but your video taught me better than other materials out there. Thank you and God bless❤️🙏
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Excellent, thank you so much, very helpful indeed, you have explained it very well and I have liked the way you have positioned the camera footage on screen; The best so far.
Hi, great video, really helps me to visualise the foot action simultaneously with the road view, such a difficult thing to be able to see usually! I'm really struggling with the biting point at the moment, have you ever encountered students whose nerves stop them from recognising the biting point? I think I have this problem, as I have my mind focused too much on other concerns such as pulling the handbrake off, balancing my right foot on the accelerator and feeling apprehensive about taking off, all at the same time. It causes my mind to almost blank recognition of the biting point sound/ feel, as I'm too nervous about balancing all these actions.
We have already made 2 videos covering the 3-point-turn manoeuvre, but using the handbrake is optional so don't feel that you have to use it. As long as you can keep safe control of the car then that is fine. In addition, this manoeuvre isn't part of the UK driving test any more - unless you accidentally drive into a dead-end road and need to turn around!
Ah, in that case you’d better use the handbrake then! Just take your time, as rushing only makes everything harder. Good luck if you have your test soon!
What exactly is "walking pace" at 2:56 in the video? is it a complete wheel rotation when the car moves, or when it's 3 seconds in motion from start, or Is it equivalent to 1 metre, 1 stride! How best would you describe it?
+Rochelle Some people drive like this, but I don't recommend it as it's very easy to stall. I prefer to rev the engine a little before biting the clutch, as this provides extra power to get the car going with far less chance of a stall. This is especially important when driving cars with smaller engines as they usually stall easily. Think of the extra revs as 'stall insurance'!
I have a new Valeo hydraulic clutch which is very, very soft and engages at the top half of the pedal travel! Even as a new driver I'm really good with clutch control but with the exception of my own car! I don't know what to do. Every time I start from a stop is a challenge and it is hardly ever completely smooth!
+andrekalt Every car's clutch bites slightly differently - it's usually the most challenging thing when changing cars! The only suggestion I can give is to make sure you 'set the gas' before lifting the clutch pedal very very slowly - and once it starts to bite keep your feet still! If there is a judder as it bites, then the car's flywheel might need replacing.
But my instructor said to press break slowly when in traffic and full clutch with break if have to stop fully. Here i see you pressing clutch only .. how is it possible?
It depends on how quickly you need to slow down. Press the brake to stop faster, or if you only need to reduce your speed a little pushing the clutch down will stop the 'drive' to the wheels and allow the car to roll along with its momentum. The car will eventually stop, or we could lift the clutch up a little to send some 'drive' to the wheels and speed up a little. Our next video covers low speed clutch control like this, so keep a look out for new uploads!
+stevogames123 Once rolling in traffic, the car will roll along without pressing the accelerator with the engine just idling. Most cars can do this in at least 1st and 2nd gears.
Possibly, but at very low speed we would just call it clutch control - as it allows us to adjust the amount of drive to the wheels precisely, and save the need to stop and start continuously.
Thanks very much! Feel free to check out our channel as we have almost 100 videos to help you master every aspect of driving. There is even another video to help with using the clutch - have you seen 'Low Speed Clutch Control?'
are u pressing the gas as you alternate between biting and clutch down while you're in traffic? i can't tell with those giant shoes. if no, aren't you meant to rev the engine before you move off?
Lift the clutch (to re-connect the engine to the wheels) and then accelerate. If you push the accelerator before lifting the clutch the engine will rev up in neutral and make the car jump forward when the clutch is lifted.
When you say cluch biting, does that mean you press the gas too? Or just the clutch? And, when you're on a flat road, if you press down the clutch, does it make you go slow? How'bout when you're going down hill, and you press down the clutch, will that also slow you down? Sorry i'm really confused on when to use the clutch biting point or clutch pressed down. Please help, tyvm!
Kashvern 'Clutch biting' means that the clutch pedal is raised just enough that the clutch is starting to gently drive the car forward. 'Clutch down' means that the clutch pedal is pushed down, so that the clutch is not driving the car forward at all. However if you are driving downhill then pushing the clutch down will allow the car to free-wheel and actually speed up! Ask a local driving instructor to show you how all this works in a real car, and then practice until it is clear! HTH
Hello to drive really slowly do you bring the clutch just above the bite to move slow and then dip it down to move slower but when you dip it down do you bring it back to the bite or below the bite
Think of it this way: no bite = no forward drive / some bite = some drive / more bite = more drive and so on. You are just varying the amount of drive as you adjust how the clutch bites, it’s not on or off. This video might help: Clutch control at low speed: ua-cam.com/video/8O3ZSqmJ9Yc/v-deo.html 👍🏼
What do you think about raising the clutch, feeling the biting point then lowering it slightly to press the gas so you can gauge when you can raise the clutch smoothly just after you pull off? I've had a instructor go nuts at me for raising the clutch before I apply gas, Its just a way I make sure I don't roll back because I know I can raise the clutch when I fall back slightly and quickly press my gas pedal, but this was a big issue for my instructor. Its my driving habit I have gained over the year learning to drive and my past and current instructor don't mind this, but I tried booking a new instructor and he hated this (Reason for new instructor was there was a slot for a practical available in a town over and I tried a lesson there)
That isn’t a bad way to have an initial feel for where the clutch bite is, when driving a new car for the first time. After that though, we would return to the normal ‘gas, then clutch’ method for pulling away as it is slightly quicker. Ultimately as long as it doesn’t cause any unnecessary delay before pulling away it shouldn’t really matter which technique you use.
+prasanna bhat Thanks for the idea, but this channel is focussed on helping new drivers improve their driving + we're not experts about off-road either!
and that must be a diesel easy also at 5:00 was there even any revs on that or was that just all on clutch because with my old 2001 car you have to keep the slightest rev on it going with clutch control
+RosskillbaneC Yes, it is a Diesel engine. It is best to use a few engine revs before biting the clutch usually, but I think you caught me being a little lazy at 5:00!
What about driving uphill with slow traffic? That's the situation I fear the most because I could easily crash with any of the cars in front or behind me :(
+Rafael De Jesús I like to leave a little space in front and try to keep rolling as much as possible. When I do stop the car, there is no rush to move so I can take enough time to do a nice hill-start.
Very nice demonstration! Just a quick question... my instructor told me to gently press the brake first and when it is just about to stop press the clutch down. However, in your video it's the clutch you using first and a then brake pedal. please clear the confusion. thanks.
+Aanya s. It depends on the speed of the car and current gear. Generally it is best to brake first, and then push the clutch down just before stopping the car. However, if the car is already at the minimum speed for that gear then the clutch will need to be pushed straight away before braking the car to prevent a stall. HTH!
i can controll clutch very very vell but i still do get dam engine stop, then i figured out why and problem was soon/quick cluth release whitch means you have to kip your clutch on biting point car start to move at least 2-3 more meters b4 you release it smooth
Hey, I just got a mustang gt with a stage 2 clutch & im having difficulties smoothly taking off in 1st gear. Should I release the clutch until the “bite point” and then give it gas? Or do I give it gas before I feel the bite point?
Usually it's always better give set the gas before biting the clutch, as the extra engine power helps to get the car moving without any hesitation or stalling. However, in some cars that are known for having tricky clutches (Porsche Carrera GT for example) the recognised technique is to use the clutch only to get rolling, before adding power - so you might have to experiment!
For reverse bay after i straighten as I'm in chosen bay when i need to adjust sometimes to left or right say which way to steer if it's left or right it's what opposite to wheel or front for example i need front to go left so i steer right and if need front to be right i stter left is that correct ? My teacher says his ways so just wanted your advice 😄
When bay parking in petrol car, can you use just clutch control or do you have to use gas as well. I know with diesel cars you can use just clutch. Tnx
In modern petrol cars it should be possible to manoeuvre with just the clutch, but if you car has a very small engine or is older you might need to use a little more engine revs.
Your video are absolutely well-done. However, I still wonder about controlling the clutch. When I change to the first gear, the car always stalls dangerously, how can I solve this problem?
+John Ho Thanks! If you're stalling the engine when pulling away, it's probably that you're using too much of the clutch 'biting point'. Try lifting your left foot really really slowly until you hear the engine note deepen as the clutch starts to bite. Then release the brake and keep your feet still! Just wait..... until the car is rolling at walking pace.... and only then lift the clutch up fully. The trick is to keep your feet still 👍🏼
ads.is it ok to drive without using a stepping on the gas pedal when in traffic?just use the clutch pedal and liftinh it slowly.the car will creep.is it advisable?thanks
+gaudymer lopez Its OK to creep forward with only the clutch if you only want to go really slowly (like 1-2mph) but be very careful as it's really easy to stall when doing this. Generally using a little bit of extra engine revs before biting the clutch is advisable.
I was taught to find the biting point before adding gas and then when i release the handrake slowly lift up the clutch, is this a good way or am i making it harder for muself?
It’s not wrong - just different. We prefer the other way (gas first) most of the time, but sometimes use the ‘clutch first’ method. With experience you will probably use both as well!
My biggest problem is that I have little to no feeling at all for the pedals at the moment, I feel like as though I am gently pressing the gas pedal but I put instantly up to 4000 revs, I hope that will fix itself with time
That’s a common problem with a new driver. Modern cars are very light and easy to drive, and this demands a gentle touch from the driver. Try wearing lightweight shoes to give more ‘feel’, and just keep practicing 👍🏼
Advance Driving School I am currently just at an hour or so of driving experience actually, and I was wearing heavy shoes accordingly to the weather conditions here (it's raining and snowing all the time), next time I'll pick up my light snickers and use them only for driving to get the feel...Thanks for the advice and you've got yourselves a subscriber btw, keep up the good work 🖒
To be honest I don’t know whats the intent to coast before stopping in traffic? IMO if I want to stop before traffic ahead me I will roll, keep my foot on brakes gently and until the car begins to drop speed for that gear immediately at the time of first small vibration, I press clutch.
Hey I'm a bit of confuse, i knew we need to clutch down slowly to avoid stall, but i saw here after changing form 3rd gear and so on he just released the clutch 🤔 not really like the first gear
We need to lift the clutch UP slowly when pulling away in 1st gear, but once rolling and just changing between gears we can engage the clutch more quickly without any problem.
No, in our cars at least there is enough power to creep along slowly, even with the engine idling at it's minimum speed. If you find that your car stalls, then you would need to use a little gas as well.
+Sam Wright I usually stay in 2nd once rolling as it's smoother, and saves changing between 1st & 2nd repeatedly. Once the car is under walking pace or going uphill I would use 1st gear however. Gear ratios will differ between cars though, so try and feel what gear your car is happy in at low speeds.
diesels have a lot of bottom end torque so this would be a lot easier as they are harder to stall compared to petrol engines, it might of been worth mentioning that as my diesel van you can just release the clutch fully from stand still, litrally just take your foot off of it as quick as you can, it will jerk once and then will be going at walking speed no problem which no petrol engine will do
+Michael Zak Wow - it sounds like your van is almost impossible to stall! Vans usually have quite large engines and very low gear ratios so that would probably explain why that is. In the U.K. most learners would be using a car with a smallish (
+Izzat Fauzi Mustafa With modern cars that have a synchromesh gearbox this technique is unnecessary, so unless you're driving a vintage car there is no need to do this.
No, it’s fine. What does wear the clutch though is holding it in the biting point with extra engine revs for a long time, such as waiting at a junction or a hill start - so we avoid doing that.
Does it cause more damage to the clutch if I ride it in 2nd gear in bumper to bumper traffic??? It's kind of hard to control the car engaged to 1st gear in the traffic
Every time we use the clutch there is a tiny amount of wear, but as long as we drive gently it’s fine. Faster clutch wear is caused by high engine revs usually so just avoid that. 👍🏼
+UA-cam Player Not necessarily - on a larger or modern petrol engine it would be fine - especially if the driver has great clutch control. Saying that, using a few engine revs is usually a good idea to prevent stalling 👍🏼
Just tried driving for the first time yesterday and stalled several times - it knocked my confidence but this helped me to figure out what I was doing wrong! Thank you!
Now that you have driving manual for a year - any tips for a new driver (me). Actually, I’m at a 1000 kilometers on the odometer and not stalling as much:)
@@GC-kw1gq She totalled the car into a river on her second lesson and was never seen again, sorry :(
Diesatchi I shouldn’t be laughing
Clutch biting 12:08 demonstration that's what i was looking for , not too much or less speed but just enough control that you need when approaching junctions. Thanks.
Spend a decade putting off learning to drive because I have zero clue about clutch control.. then this video makes it look so easy
Why didn't you just buy an automatic? 10 years is a long time because of a clutch my dude.
Thanos yeah lol
Well explained. Wish all instructors could teach like this. Instead of rushing a learner to drive, they need to learn to master clutch control
Useful driving video for Slow moving ,Stop and start techniques. Best explained.Thanks
The bonus video was very cool. No need to use the break or the gas pedal. The clutch does everything :)
Thanks guys for sharing . I enjoy all the videos
My advice is take it easy dont be in a rush to lift the clutch up and dont be afraid to use it, it basically helps slows the car with the brake and with accelerator helps speed the car up and changes gear. I have had 3 lessons and stalled once (I thought Id be rubbish) but learnt quickly not to lift it fully quickly. You hear a change and the front of car rises at biting point try to make sure your heel is on floor as more control, I guess its just practice the more you use the pedals the more you get used to them so practice as much as possible and dont be afraid to make mistakes on quiet roads.
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Best video for clutch control. Love from India 🇮🇳!!
Thank you for such a tidy explanation! This is extremely helpful for hill starts, which I’ve been struggling with. Thanks again!
how the hell u drive with this huge shoes!
With lots of skill ;-)
I would find it imposdible to drive a manual with big shoes. When i had an auto it was a piece of piss though
Tbh that's what I thought at first too
Richard still to this day I question why we don’t just use automatics ;-;
@@JayTraversJT Would you rather have a precooked meal or a hand made meal?
Thank you this explains the clutch much more so its straight in my head first, so much to get your head around, this video explains things in such simple language
Nobody taught me how to do clutch control when I first started driving, no wonder I kept almost stalling! Thank you for this video
Brilliant video so easily explained in simple terms. I wish they did separate lessons at the start in a quiet areas at reduced rate/cost so people could get used to controlling the car first, practicising and mastering these functions, which would enable people to fully control the car then go onto actually driving it in different situations, its too rushed for me, people are expected to just know how to do it and do things like parking without mastering the clutch first. But this videos makes the function so easy and what clutch does. In a sense the Biting point is like the roll forward function in an automatic
really good , very clear to understand , love the music at end with extra
Best tutorial on UA-cam
Such a great video and helps explain the different uses of the clutch, so clearly explained, much simply explained than some instructors say, love the music 👍
a drifting lesson for beginner's please
+Hrithik Mahale Ha ha - I would love to make that for you, but I would need a different car at the very least! I think a Nissan 200SX or Silvia would be ideal, but maybe my normal learners wouldn't like it much....
as your wish
loved your videos alot
really helped me
Hey driving school, as much as it sounds like a joke, learning to drift educationally could save someone's life. There are an infinity of situations where people lose rear traction and instinctively go for the brakes causing them to go off track or on top of a crash barrier. Go for it!
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Don’t run before you can walk kid
Concise and easy to understand, I spent so much learning this, but your video taught me better than other materials out there. Thank you and God bless❤️🙏
Same bro
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love the video cilp, my test did't happen due to the snow, so have to wait till april. 😢 at least i can just watch ya videos more
Extremely helpful
Easy to understand
Conceptually explained which made me understand everything
Excellent, thank you so much, very helpful indeed, you have explained it very well and I have liked the way you have positioned the camera footage on screen; The best so far.
I really like your videos! the way you show use of foot very good.
I do LOVE clutch control, I explain it as the car “sits up” when it’s waiting to go 😂 🤷🏼♀️
I am new driving learner guys you always put nice music ur videos very interesting specially at the end
So happy to have come across this channel so helpful subscribed and 👍 will definitely recommend :)
very good lesson I have ever seen on youtube chanel
Hi, great video, really helps me to visualise the foot action simultaneously with the road view, such a difficult thing to be able to see usually! I'm really struggling with the biting point at the moment, have you ever encountered students whose nerves stop them from recognising the biting point? I think I have this problem, as I have my mind focused too much on other concerns such as pulling the handbrake off, balancing my right foot on the accelerator and feeling apprehensive about taking off, all at the same time. It causes my mind to almost blank recognition of the biting point sound/ feel, as I'm too nervous about balancing all these actions.
+Bec Nerves can definitely be a problem sometimes, but just keep practicing and I'm sure you'll get there in the end. Good luck!
Very helpful thank you. I watched the video all the way through to the end. Looking forward to watching your other videos now.
i normally drive automatic but this video helped me alot how to drive Manuel thanks..
Great video!! Kindly do one with clutch control when reversing to do a three point turn with the handbrakes up..I keep messing up in practice :/
We have already made 2 videos covering the 3-point-turn manoeuvre, but using the handbrake is optional so don't feel that you have to use it. As long as you can keep safe control of the car then that is fine. In addition, this manoeuvre isn't part of the UK driving test any more - unless you accidentally drive into a dead-end road and need to turn around!
Well I'm from the Caribbean and sadly it's mandatory in the test that we basically have to use the handbrakes for doing the three point turn :/
Ah, in that case you’d better use the handbrake then! Just take your time, as rushing only makes everything harder. Good luck if you have your test soon!
Very nice video for new learner
Oh boy how I love your videos! It's impossible not to like your videos. Very thorough yet simple & easy to follow. Great job indeed!
What exactly is "walking pace" at 2:56 in the video? is it a complete wheel rotation when the car moves, or when it's 3 seconds in motion from start, or Is it equivalent to 1 metre, 1 stride! How best would you describe it?
We mean the speed that a person walks at - or about 3-4mph. 👍🏼
can you press down the accelerator after fully lifting your foot off the clutch . Ive been taught like this and how stalled a few times
+Rochelle Some people drive like this, but I don't recommend it as it's very easy to stall. I prefer to rev the engine a little before biting the clutch, as this provides extra power to get the car going with far less chance of a stall. This is especially important when driving cars with smaller engines as they usually stall easily. Think of the extra revs as 'stall insurance'!
all videos are very useful ... thanks a lot ADS :)
please upload a video on uphill and downhill driving explaining the use of clutch Brake and Gas
We'll add it to our list!
Thanks a lot! Extremely helpful.
Wowww advance driving school number one. I use more knowledge and interesting with you so thank you.
yall are the best! thank you so much for these videos
I have a new Valeo hydraulic clutch which is very, very soft and engages at the top half of the pedal travel! Even as a new driver I'm really good with clutch control but with the exception of my own car! I don't know what to do. Every time I start from a stop is a challenge and it is hardly ever completely smooth!
+andrekalt Every car's clutch bites slightly differently - it's usually the most challenging thing when changing cars! The only suggestion I can give is to make sure you 'set the gas' before lifting the clutch pedal very very slowly - and once it starts to bite keep your feet still! If there is a judder as it bites, then the car's flywheel might need replacing.
Thank you very much for your advice!
Great tutorial on clutch control 😁
Simple and amazing explanation, nice video keep it up
nice music too, to go with footage, relaxed me whilst learning, thanks, helps with the writing on screen too
But my instructor said to press break slowly when in traffic and full clutch with break if have to stop fully. Here i see you pressing clutch only .. how is it possible?
It depends on how quickly you need to slow down. Press the brake to stop faster, or if you only need to reduce your speed a little pushing the clutch down will stop the 'drive' to the wheels and allow the car to roll along with its momentum. The car will eventually stop, or we could lift the clutch up a little to send some 'drive' to the wheels and speed up a little. Our next video covers low speed clutch control like this, so keep a look out for new uploads!
do you have to press the gas with the biting point in the slow traffic
+stevogames123 Once rolling in traffic, the car will roll along without pressing the accelerator with the engine just idling. Most cars can do this in at least 1st and 2nd gears.
Advance Driving School ok cheers would it work in older cars ?
+stevogames123 Yes - I expect so 👍🏼
Hi, at 9:10-9:15 wouldn’t that be considered coasting as the vehicle is being driven with the clutch down for several seconds?
Possibly, but at very low speed we would just call it clutch control - as it allows us to adjust the amount of drive to the wheels precisely, and save the need to stop and start continuously.
2:08 what does "just above idle" mean? Does it mean above 0?
Or above 1
An engines idle speed is the minimum speed that it can run at, and is usually just under 1000rpm. So just above idle would be about 1000-1500rpm 👍🏼
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thanks for quick reply
Very much helpful video... thanks
When to change gear to 2 3 4 and 5, we must push the accelerator after lift the clutch fully?
That will give the smoothest gear changes 👍🏼
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thank you so much!
The best video I have ever seen
Thanks very much! Feel free to check out our channel as we have almost 100 videos to help you master every aspect of driving. There is even another video to help with using the clutch - have you seen 'Low Speed Clutch Control?'
Kindly explain the point on why the clunch pedal should be lifted fully at walking pace.and how can we range the walking pace?
This video might help: Clutch control at low speed: ua-cam.com/video/8O3ZSqmJ9Yc/v-deo.html 👍🏼
are u pressing the gas as you alternate between biting and clutch down while you're in traffic? i can't tell with those giant shoes. if no, aren't you meant to rev the engine before you move off?
when I change the speed to second over, I accelerate after or before lifting the clutch?
Lift the clutch (to re-connect the engine to the wheels) and then accelerate. If you push the accelerator before lifting the clutch the engine will rev up in neutral and make the car jump forward when the clutch is lifted.
Excellent coaching and nice video for beginners
Hello.I am from Turkey.Thank you for your videos.Is it harmful for the engine If we first lift the clutch then press the gas pedal ?Take care
+0012murat Hi! It won’t harm the car at all, but will make it much easier to stall - especially when pulling away quickly.
Hi!Thanks a lot.Have a good day
When you say cluch biting, does that mean you press the gas too? Or just the clutch?
And, when you're on a flat road, if you press down the clutch, does it make you go slow?
How'bout when you're going down hill, and you press down the clutch, will that also slow you down?
Sorry i'm really confused on when to use the clutch biting point or clutch pressed down. Please help, tyvm!
Kashvern 'Clutch biting' means that the clutch pedal is raised just enough that the clutch is starting to gently drive the car forward. 'Clutch down' means that the clutch pedal is pushed down, so that the clutch is not driving the car forward at all. However if you are driving downhill then pushing the clutch down will allow the car to free-wheel and actually speed up! Ask a local driving instructor to show you how all this works in a real car, and then practice until it is clear! HTH
This channel helps me a lot!
Hello to drive really slowly do you bring the clutch just above the bite to move slow and then dip it down to move slower but when you dip it down do you bring it back to the bite or below the bite
Think of it this way: no bite = no forward drive / some bite = some drive / more bite = more drive and so on. You are just varying the amount of drive as you adjust how the clutch bites, it’s not on or off. This video might help: Clutch control at low speed: ua-cam.com/video/8O3ZSqmJ9Yc/v-deo.html 👍🏼
What do you think about raising the clutch, feeling the biting point then lowering it slightly to press the gas so you can gauge when you can raise the clutch smoothly just after you pull off? I've had a instructor go nuts at me for raising the clutch before I apply gas, Its just a way I make sure I don't roll back because I know I can raise the clutch when I fall back slightly and quickly press my gas pedal, but this was a big issue for my instructor. Its my driving habit I have gained over the year learning to drive and my past and current instructor don't mind this, but I tried booking a new instructor and he hated this (Reason for new instructor was there was a slot for a practical available in a town over and I tried a lesson there)
That isn’t a bad way to have an initial feel for where the clutch bite is, when driving a new car for the first time. After that though, we would return to the normal ‘gas, then clutch’ method for pulling away as it is slightly quicker. Ultimately as long as it doesn’t cause any unnecessary delay before pulling away it shouldn’t really matter which technique you use.
Can you guys make video on 4*4 ,offroading.. ? thanks
+prasanna bhat Thanks for the idea, but this channel is focussed on helping new drivers improve their driving + we're not experts about off-road either!
and that must be a diesel easy also at 5:00 was there even any revs on that or was that just all on clutch because with my old 2001 car you have to keep the slightest rev on it going with clutch control
+RosskillbaneC Yes, it is a Diesel engine. It is best to use a few engine revs before biting the clutch usually, but I think you caught me being a little lazy at 5:00!
Ah don't worry we all drive different as long as your on the road and not any were else your good but it's modern driving at the end of the day
What about driving uphill with slow traffic? That's the situation I fear the most because I could easily crash with any of the cars in front or behind me :(
+Rafael De Jesús I like to leave a little space in front and try to keep rolling as much as possible. When I do stop the car, there is no rush to move so I can take enough time to do a nice hill-start.
buy an automatic, it's impossible to roll backwards :"D
Very nice demonstration! Just a quick question... my instructor told me to gently press the brake first and when it is just about to stop press the clutch down. However, in your video it's the clutch you using first and a then brake pedal. please clear the confusion. thanks.
+Aanya s. It depends on the speed of the car and current gear. Generally it is best to brake first, and then push the clutch down just before stopping the car. However, if the car is already at the minimum speed for that gear then the clutch will need to be pushed straight away before braking the car to prevent a stall. HTH!
Advance Driving School Thank you for your quick response.! It was quite helpful.
Can you categorised by lesson A to Z
We can’t give you an exact order, but we have put them into playlists for you 👍🏼
super ! Thanks a lot. Your work made a difference in my learning. :)
i can controll clutch very very vell but i still do get dam engine stop, then i figured out why and problem was soon/quick cluth release whitch means you have to kip your clutch on biting point car start to move at least 2-3 more meters b4 you release it smooth
+scar 2k15 Sounds about right 👍🏼
Do you give more gas as you release the clutch or gas then release clutch slowly to slowly go
This video might help: How To Drive A Manual Car: ua-cam.com/video/rKqdFlzILZc/v-deo.html 👍🏼
Hey, I just got a mustang gt with a stage 2 clutch & im having difficulties smoothly taking off in 1st gear. Should I release the clutch until the “bite point” and then give it gas? Or do I give it gas before I feel the bite point?
Usually it's always better give set the gas before biting the clutch, as the extra engine power helps to get the car moving without any hesitation or stalling. However, in some cars that are known for having tricky clutches (Porsche Carrera GT for example) the recognised technique is to use the clutch only to get rolling, before adding power - so you might have to experiment!
Really helpful, thanks!
This video was extremely helpful to me
For reverse bay after i straighten as I'm in chosen bay when i need to adjust sometimes to left or right say which way to steer if it's left or right it's what opposite to wheel or front for example i need front to go left so i steer right and if need front to be right i stter left is that correct ? My teacher says his ways so just wanted your advice 😄
That sounds correct :-)
When bay parking in petrol car, can you use just clutch control or do you have to use gas as well. I know with diesel cars you can use just clutch. Tnx
In modern petrol cars it should be possible to manoeuvre with just the clutch, but if you car has a very small engine or is older you might need to use a little more engine revs.
Just got my first car, it's a corsa 1.4, 2011. I'm hoping it'll be fine to manoeuvre with just clutch.
Just give it a try and see what happens 👍🏼
Thanks for replying. Much appreciated. x
Your video are absolutely well-done. However, I still wonder about controlling the clutch. When I change to the first gear, the car always stalls dangerously, how can I solve this problem?
+John Ho Thanks! If you're stalling the engine when pulling away, it's probably that you're using too much of the clutch 'biting point'. Try lifting your left foot really really slowly until you hear the engine note deepen as the clutch starts to bite. Then release the brake and keep your feet still! Just wait..... until the car is rolling at walking pace.... and only then lift the clutch up fully. The trick is to keep your feet still 👍🏼
ads.is it ok to drive without using a stepping on the gas pedal when in traffic?just use the clutch pedal and liftinh it slowly.the car will creep.is it advisable?thanks
+gaudymer lopez Its OK to creep forward with only the clutch if you only want to go really slowly (like 1-2mph) but be very careful as it's really easy to stall when doing this. Generally using a little bit of extra engine revs before biting the clutch is advisable.
Hi +Advance Driving School, @ 3:43 was hand break on earlier? if yes when was it released?
+watawonderfulworld The handbrake was applied when I stopped at 3:20, then released at 3:32 - if you listen carefully you can just hear it.
Really nice video
I was taught to find the biting point before adding gas and then when i release the handrake slowly lift up the clutch, is this a good way or am i making it harder for muself?
It’s not wrong - just different. We prefer the other way (gas first) most of the time, but sometimes use the ‘clutch first’ method. With experience you will probably use both as well!
My biggest problem is that I have little to no feeling at all for the pedals at the moment, I feel like as though I am gently pressing the gas pedal but I put instantly up to 4000 revs, I hope that will fix itself with time
That’s a common problem with a new driver. Modern cars are very light and easy to drive, and this demands a gentle touch from the driver. Try wearing lightweight shoes to give more ‘feel’, and just keep practicing 👍🏼
Advance Driving School I am currently just at an hour or so of driving experience actually, and I was wearing heavy shoes accordingly to the weather conditions here (it's raining and snowing all the time), next time I'll pick up my light snickers and use them only for driving to get the feel...Thanks for the advice and you've got yourselves a subscriber btw, keep up the good work 🖒
Fantastic video, and very clear thank you.
So confused cos my driving instructor has never said to gently feed the gas whilst trying to find the biting point but I will try this next lesson
Good luck
Excellent tips
Hello my instructor tells me to get the clutch to the biting point in second gear when I am turning but the problem is idk when to do it
This video might help: Clutch control at low speed: ua-cam.com/video/8O3ZSqmJ9Yc/v-deo.html 👍🏼
To be honest I don’t know whats the intent to coast before stopping in traffic? IMO if I want to stop before traffic ahead me I will roll, keep my foot on brakes gently and until the car begins to drop speed for that gear immediately at the time of first small vibration, I press clutch.
That sounds fine 👍🏼
Hey I'm a bit of confuse, i knew we need to clutch down slowly to avoid stall, but i saw here after changing form 3rd gear and so on he just released the clutch 🤔 not really like the first gear
We need to lift the clutch UP slowly when pulling away in 1st gear, but once rolling and just changing between gears we can engage the clutch more quickly without any problem.
Very helpful thanks
In slow traffic do you give a little bit of gas with the clutch control ?
No, in our cars at least there is enough power to creep along slowly, even with the engine idling at it's minimum speed. If you find that your car stalls, then you would need to use a little gas as well.
Advance Driving School thanks
Very very nice 👍
Why do you let it roll in 2nd if you are between 0 -10mph? is it so it gives the car more speed to avoid stalling
+Sam Wright I usually stay in 2nd once rolling as it's smoother, and saves changing between 1st & 2nd repeatedly. Once the car is under walking pace or going uphill I would use 1st gear however. Gear ratios will differ between cars though, so try and feel what gear your car is happy in at low speeds.
diesels have a lot of bottom end torque so this would be a lot easier as they are harder to stall compared to petrol engines, it might of been worth mentioning that as my diesel van you can just release the clutch fully from stand still, litrally just take your foot off of it as quick as you can, it will jerk once and then will be going at walking speed no problem which no petrol engine will do
+Michael Zak Wow - it sounds like your van is almost impossible to stall! Vans usually have quite large engines and very low gear ratios so that would probably explain why that is. In the U.K. most learners would be using a car with a smallish (
You are the best, thank you very much
Hi. Would you do a video on double de-clutching method?
+Izzat Fauzi Mustafa With modern cars that have a synchromesh gearbox this technique is unnecessary, so unless you're driving a vintage car there is no need to do this.
I wonder if synchromesh in modern manual gearboxes are durable enough to withstand frictions caused by downshifting.
+Izzat Fauzi Mustafa They seem to be - it's very rare to have a problem with a gearbox normally.
When I stop at a signal light and try to get my car moving again, it often stops. Do I need to rev a little bit and bite the clutch to prevent this?
That’s right - we made this video about it: Gas then bite to pull away: ua-cam.com/video/3AS1ZtyfjC4/v-deo.html 👍🏼
What about clutch control at junctions without using the handbrake?
+RosalesHD We prefer to use the handbrake most of the time, but we do show how to do a 'no handbrake' hill start on our Perfect Hill Starts video.
Advance Driving School Thanks for replying!
using clutch control in every slow traffic not wear the clutch?
thanks
No, it’s fine. What does wear the clutch though is holding it in the biting point with extra engine revs for a long time, such as waiting at a junction or a hill start - so we avoid doing that.
You pilot the car you 👍👍
Does it cause more damage to the clutch if I ride it in 2nd gear in bumper to bumper traffic??? It's kind of hard to control the car engaged to 1st gear in the traffic
Every time we use the clutch there is a tiny amount of wear, but as long as we drive gently it’s fine. Faster clutch wear is caused by high engine revs usually so just avoid that. 👍🏼
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thank you
If yous could get us a small video with clutch control at high speed and gear
Was this a diesel or a petrol car?
+Abbas11227 This car has a 1.4 turbo-diesel engine, but I would drive a petrol engine the same way.
Advance Driving School if you lifted youre foot off a clutch in a petrol car it would stall as in a diesel car it wouldn't
+UA-cam Player Not necessarily - on a larger or modern petrol engine it would be fine - especially if the driver has great clutch control. Saying that, using a few engine revs is usually a good idea to prevent stalling 👍🏼
Good video thanks