How to move a manual car quickly from a standstill - fast starts.

In this video I explain the relationship between the gas and the clutch and how you can use them to make a manual car accelerate quickly from a standstill. I show you examples of different techniques and explain their advantages and disadvantages. I also show you two very fast starts, one in my learner car and the other in my sports car. Although you don't need racing driver levels of performance, having a reasonably level of skill with fast starts will help you take smaller opportunities on busy roundabouts without stalling.

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[DWatso]

It never ceases to amaze me that we teach the "Emergency Stop", but never the "Emergency Start", which is highly useful in getting yourself out of danger.

[gtlegacy]

Step 1 rev to 6k rpm
Step 2 quicky release the clutch while In 1st gear and If you feeling spicy you can switch to R for race mode.

[Sheikamaru]

I was practicing this at a red light; as soon as it turned green, I revved it up to about 2000, accidentally dumped the clutch and shot forward. I apologized to my car soon after.

[the-boring-car-guy]

This guy is actually brilliant. Even years after passing, he still has something to teach. Very consise videos too.

[bwyr]

I never knew higher revs made the biting point bigger, had a disaster trying to move off a busy roundabout cos I was way too slow with it but this made it make a lot more sense

[kaushikprithviraj]

Thanks man! You were there for me when I had a really low point during my driving lessons. My driving teacher had a real grudge against me and would get absolutely furious at me for making even a small mistake. I really got tired of the teacher scolding me. I nearly gave up on getting my license and then found your channel. You motivated me through my remainder of my classes and some of your tips which came in handy. I have passed my driving exam and got my license. Continue to help other kids trying to learn stick. Really thanks dude!♥️

[professor]

I really like that you show how to improve your driving even when you pass

[chandre]

I lo0ove this dude. English isn't my first language but he makes everything so simple and easy to understand. I am way more confident now than what I've ever been. Thank you so much.
Keep up the great work.

[zazazaaazzzaaz]

12:12 finally high quality content 😂
Just kidding, keep up the good work!

[kamplaslo]

The people of Reddit recommended this channel and I can’t be more thankful mate
You make this really easy to understand
Even for a 36 year old who has never driven

[jacobfoster]

As a fellow petrolhead I can just imagine the beaming smile at 12:14 :)

[Releven]

And here I was, already having a license expecting to learn how to do a drag race start. 🤣😂

[ilyamerzlyakov]

Not sure if you're still reading the comments, but you are the reason I love driving manual cars. I was able to pass my driving test, but I had never really felt confident with a manual (my instructor was terrible). I would sweat every time I was the first one in a line to a red traffic light (doubly so when adding an incline into the picture). Driving in town used to feel like a chore, but then I encountered this video. It took a few attempts in a parking lot, but I was finally able to do it. I am now as confident when driving a manual as I am in an automatic car. As a matter of fact, I enjoy driving a manual much more than driving an automatic. Whenever someone encounters a problem in driving a manual car, I send them a link to your channel.

[princeofpreston]

Your videos are both very informative and also therapeutic 😂 iv got my lesson booked mid December your videos are helping me loads. Thank you!

[Luckingsworth]

This video is ridiculously helpful. Best explanation of clutch use at low speeds i have seen on YouTube.

[Sanutep]

This is such a good explanation of the interaction of adding gas to the clutch bite point... Never knew how it worked before. Thanks!

[raisahrani]

I’ve learnt so much from him making my lessons so much easier and smoother💜 thank you for the diagrams and foot pedal videos they demonstrate the actions so well and well explained

[diegoalvarez]

been watching the channel for along time and your tips are really useful, greetings from mexico

[jefflavere]

Watching these videos is why I was able to drive a manual in 2 days, downshifting, rev matching, not stalling, not spinning my tires. This has been more helpful to people than he probably realizes. Thank you for the confidence to drive a manual.

[jessemurillo]

As always more useful content. The more I dig the more I find. I always go then come back to this channel just to clarify a thing or two. Btw your vids helped me gain more confidence and I pulled the trigger on a new (new to me) vehicle. Thanks a bunch 👍🏻