Clutch Control at Slow Speeds - This will help your Parking Skills.

Learn how to keep a manual car slow using the clutch to help you manoeuvre in tight spaces, park better and deal with traffic. Should you use the gas?

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[michi.m]

Arguably, this is the most important skill in driving a manual car!

[Darknight-zkky]

If you were my math, science, physics, chemistry, history, geography teacher i swear i would have been the first in my class .

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The note about the gas not controlling the speed was REALLY helpful. As I'm learning I have been really reluctant to up the gas when doing manoeuvres in case I shoot forwards. This is soo good to know!

[clairegilbey]

I really like your teaching style! Your really informative, pick up on common errors and provide solutions and alternatives in a really simple way. I cant wait to watch the rest of your videos now. Cheers x

[AnnA-vztq]

Omg nobody told me about these details of gas + clutch pedals, so I was always confused when my instructor told me to add gas every time when I needed to move just a little bit because I thought I'd go too fast by adding gas! It's so important to know details like that to understand how to really control the car. Richard, you are the best!!!

[glo_mighty]

I’m 24 & I just bought my first manual here in the U.S. & not a lot of people drive manual here anymore. This was super helpful, thanks!

[pelikanidolazetrceci]

This is exactly what nobody ever explained to me, I
passed the test(!?), got my licence and didn't drive for 18 years because I knew that I coudn't control the car at all.People say that I lack practise and I do, but also I was not told any of these things .I was paying for my lessons but it's expected to understand this on instinct.
Thanks for the information.😃

[odemwingieloveth]

As far as teaching driving online is concerned, you are the best teacher. I have learnt so much from your videos. Thank you so much.

[ThatSneakman]

Watching this and just now learning about the ECU. My instructor teaches me in a Kia Picanto that has an ECU, but I just bought my first car which is an '03 KA that most likely doesn't. Really glad I clicked on this

[veggiesaurus]

The point about the heel on the floor was SO helpful, my first instructor didn't explain it to me thoroughly soI always keep my heel on the floor trying to find the bite and the pedal position slips just as you explained - I only just realised from your explanation why this was happening! Thanks so much.

[arijitguha]

You're absolutely amazing !!! I'm from India, and learning clutch control is so much essential here because of extreme traffic density. I watched your video at least 4-5 times and practiced clutch control which had immensely helped me gaining accuracy and command over it. Just like you said, lifting the clutch the same height as the thickness of a schilling gets the job done. I felt so related as I also used to make the same mistake of using it in reverse direction. Thanks a lot again for making this video.

[cameroncarlinsky]

I'm learning how to do this with not much success and it really affects my confidence.😭Small nudges to your clutch!! Now that's something I'll try next time. Thank you so much.

[kristofbarna]

I just want to say thank you man!
All my driving instructor did was yell at me when I asked how to go slow, so this was an incredibly useful video.
thank you.

[leopoldleoleo]

I just bought an old manual car and have been learning on the fly - these videos are a godsend. Hands down the best series on the basics of manual driving, with a fantastic instructor

[elizab]

Your videos are like a Christmas present. I really enjoy watching your video, super easy to follow and explained well. You are the best x

[jonathanmatloa]

This is a very important technique, especially in traffic jams when you do not necessarily need to stop completely.

[mvterivlistic]

this video was a GODSEND. thank you so much my guy 🙏🏾

[eunikfoods]

I always enjoy your teaching. Your students must be very proud of you. Great job, thanks for all tips you give in your videos. They have helped a great deal.

[GeorgeTJ]

You are the best teacher out there because you don't take anything from the learner's perspective for granted. You explain it! I wish Colchester was a bit closer :-)

[jangajunga]

Awesome video, much better and clearer explanation than the one my instructor gave me!