How long should you hold the clutch at the bite point when driving a manual car.

In this video I explain how long you should hold the clutch at the bite point when moving away to ensure a smooth start without stalling or causing extra wear to the clutch.

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00:00 Intro
00:14 Releasing the clutch
01:20 Clutch demonstration
02:44 Clutch wear
04:36 Clutch hold time
09:06 Skilled method
10:42 Outro

[MaddieCollins]

Now this is the painstaking level of detail I need. 12 minutes on how to lift the clutch pedal? Hell yeah.

[ForeignWerewolf]

Finally someone who doesn't say "gently" and "slowly". Both of those imply that it's a single motion, where in reality, you need to lift it about half way, stop, and then let go.

[moraitrmrian]

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[ceceliablake]

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[alfabutt]

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[leotaylor]

The pizza slicer/screwdriver explanation, was absolutely genius. My practical test is next month, so I'm just touching up on my knowledge 👍

[TheScienceGuy]

This is exactly what I was wondering after my driving class this morning. What a coincidence.

[Phosphatide]

I went from stalling out a number of times in the double digits during my first day of learning manual driving, to only four stalls on my second day after watching this video. Truly all my gratitude, and now I can't stop visualizing the pizza slicer.

[onthelamb]

When you’re a new driver, leave the radio off.

[neiltsakatsa]

The more you drive a car, everything literally becomes muscle memory, you don't have to cram or overthink everything.... 😏😏

[AkashShaji-di]

Your advice to hold the clutch at the bite for a few seconds before letting go really helped me.

[ringo_ccc]

Best manual channel ever. Learning more after watching your every single video. AND love the DIY tools lol. Thanks Richard.

[maniacZesci]

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[prnbnsptenvs]

So much helpful... I am sure you have been a savior for numerous new drivers like me. Thank you so much.

[streamvision]

I have been watching your other videos about the clutch, and this demonstration of yours is exactly what I had in mind when thinking about the flywheel and the clutch disc. Brilliant!!! You make driving fun and challenging.

[ProjectDoom-gtzq]

I have grown with this channel, thank you for taking the time to explain how this works, I'm always and continually learning everyday.

[basicinformnews]

Literally probably the best way to explain how the clutch works. Thank you.

[JessicaMartinez-kmox]

Your videos are so informative and have really helped me learn how to drive manual. This was a key video I needed, so thank you so much for your thoroughness when explaining the mechanics behind everything! You’re an awesome instructor

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This channel is great! Each video has a structure, everything is demonstrated properly, you even answer the silly questions which one might be too afraid to ask. Great work!

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