Clutch Control in Traffic Uphill - How to Drive a Manual Car in Start, Stop Traffic

How to do clutch control? It's a common question If you're learning to drive a manual / stick shift car. One challenge to overcome will be to master clutch control in traffic uphill. It's quite common for a new driver on their driving lessons to worry about rolling back into a vehicle behind or stalling.

In this video we look at how to do hill starts and use clutch control to creep slowly in stop, start traffic. You'll probably cover this on one of your driving lessons but hopefully this video will help you visualise what to do and help you remember what to do.

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Chapters:
00:00 Clutch control in traffic uphill intro
00:31 Hill starts in a manual car
02:45 How to do clutch control
04:42 How to do clutch control in traffic uphill
08:06 More situations
08:41 Hill start at traffic lights
09:42 Resting your heel on the floor
09:54 More clutch control situations
12:55 Outro

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[pokedude]

stalling at a green light on an uphill builds character

[inotorres]

I've been driving stick for awhile. Uphill traffic still gives me anxiety

[TheCupcakeicecream]

Had the worst stalling experience on that same crystal Palace hill! It terrifys me everytime! Thanks for this.

[MaximumJoy]

I passed!!! Took three attempts and obscene amounts of money but I finally passed. Thank you for your amazing videos.

[KaazzKipp]

I'm from the Netherlands, flat as a pancake, and now living in Ireland. Dutch people are generally bad at driving uphill since we literally never have to do it. I live in Ireland now and those hills make my sweat come straight out of my arse. This video helps a lot!!! I even use parking brake on the smallest hills 😂

[tylerdaniels]

So gas first, then release clutch to biting point before releasing hand break. Got it, thanks

[MuckVille]

This morning when I was driving to work I came upon a hill and I kept stalling for about 30 seconds, which felt like an eternity LOL. Thank you for explaining it as simply as you can, I appreciate it.

[BallisticApe]

Just passed my driving test today, these videos were great help!

[gerardkearns]

Always seem to rush things when there’s cars behind me up my arse so scared to roll and hit them 😂

[gsuvorovs]

Passed my practice test a while ago, but still watch this videos. Keep it up

[SeshGodX]

Honestly, this is probably one of the best clutch control in traffic videos, explained better than my instructor. Thank you!

[saaj_uk]

Some driving instructors should learn a thing or 2 from. You

[mikascampos]

I've just passed on my driving test first time in Manchester. I'm Brazilian and have never driven before moving to Uk, this channel really helped me specially with the mock tests and show me tell me questions. I know you've heard this a lot, but your channel is the best one for drivers. Congrats!!

[ComfortLastQueen]

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[Illyria]

I'm in Canada, and have been driving for 14 years now, but it wasn't until last week I finally bought a manual transmission vehicle. These videos have been a complete life saver! Thank you for your clarity.

[mathewmendez]

as someone who lives in the states, i love how detailed these are.

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