How the gas and clutch controls your acceleration when you want to move.

This video will help you understand how the gas and clutch controls your acceleration. Do you need to change the gas or clutch to speed up or slow down? I also show you how to accelerate quickly and explain what will cause the clutch to wear prematurely.

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[tiergartenmusic]

You’re the best at explaining clutch and gearbox-related matters.

[katarn]

The perfect video for every beginner like me. Not just your usual "please hold it on the bite point for around 2 seconds" nonesense, but actual facts and methods on how to manipulate clutch control and how to have way more control over the car, how to start slowly or even more quickly. Thank you for this!

[eliav]

Literally no instructor ever bothers to explain things the way Richard does! Absolutely amazing. Migrate to Singapore!

[SaltMerchant]

This is exactly the kind of information that I needed when first starting to drive manual 2 weeks ago. Excellent job as always, so concise and clear in your explanation. You're the best, man.

[muzzy_]

I just took my manual driving test today in Queensland, Australia and passed on my first attempt with only 5 minor errors, none of which were gear or clutch related and I owe it to you Mr Richard!

For the last month, I have watched and re-watched your videos on learning to drive manual and cannot express my gratitude for how helpful and informative each one has been. The attention to detail and explanations are second to none, so much so that in just 1 month and without having a single driving lesson with an instructor, I learnt how to drive manual and passed my test today on my first attempt!

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge to drivers both young and old, experienced to inexperienced! We all appreciate it greatly 😊

[dharmzeey]

I love that line * CLUTCH-DOWN FIRST-GEAR ARM-BREAK-OFF*

[reginadizon]

Youre indeed a teacher. You know what your watchers' (learners') need. Youre not just a good driver, you are also an awesome driving instructor. Thanks.

[oof]

Understanding how clutch works mechanically makes the whole thing clear. To simply say, taking off quickly depends how fast you release the quick. The more gas you give, the more quickly you can release your clutch.

[xDan]

10:27 I really wish my dad had explained it this way when he was teaching me how to drive. Everything would've made a lot more sense.
You do a great job at explaining things. Even though I've been driving stick shift for a couple years now, I still enjoy watching videos like these because I know I'm not an expert and there's always something new I can learn

[kelsie.j]

I have watched 4 of your videos and now I feel like I can teach others how to drive

[derdofede]

I passed my test an hour ago, thank you!

[VSTV]

It would be easier to say the gas is how much power you want and the clutch is how much of that power you want to let through if that makes sense

[ChildRapist]

Funny how no instructor ever explained any of this to me, I had to burn my clutch to learn with trial and error the same things you are explaining in your Clutch Control series, still learning a lot of new things from this series, if only I had come across your channel 7 months earlier.

[verPar]

You're genuinely very good at explaining complex things in a way that is easy to understand. Best driving instructor around.

[chrisdane]

I am getting my driving lessons next few days, and your videos are so concise that even I, who NEVER touched a steering wheel and no one from the family to teach me, can understand. I hope you're doing well and keep the lessons coming! Greetings from PH

[michalskarpa]

16:40 I like that in order to really stress "does burn your clutch" he also burned out the video's highlights in this part. True art.

[Brian-uqjm]

I can never get tired of you talking mate. You are a legend. I still learn things from you after over a decade of driving. I'm sure lot of people who've been driving manual for years don't know all the clutch intricacies you talk about, me being one of them. :)

[PlasticRocket]

This one was seriously like discovering fire for me. I was having trouble taking off, always revving up a bit higher while at the bite point, after taking off, but the car wasnt going any faster. On rare occasion i got it right but wasnt understanding why until i watched this.I just applied this to my 2.4L sedan and it definitely works!

[photondebuger]

MATE... you explained the inner beginnings of the manual transmission in the driving aspect of it it's fantastic and yes practice helps but you explain it in driving far better than my dad.

[danem]

Had a bit of lightbulb moment watching you demonstate the gas pedal not affecting acceleration whilst at the bite point. I've seen you do clutch control on hills but it finally all connects in my head. Thanks!