Changing down a gear when approaching junctions - Driving a manual car

In this video I explain how you can change gears smoothly when approaching junctions and what gear is best for the situation.

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00:00 Intro
00:12 What to do
02:39 What not to do
04:48 Why learners struggle
06:38 Practise exercise
08:03 Smooth downshifts
09:59 Easy method
11:44 Skilled method
12:32 When to downshift
13:55 Downshifting at speed
15:05 Outro

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[celestetam]

I’m a learner and I always feel so defeated after my lessons. Your videos helped me realise the mistakes I made are totally normal and other people go through the same difficulties when learning. Thank you!

[aashishshukla]

i just started learning to drive a few days back... and as a beginner i really had trouble starting my car... changing gears smoothy and lot more... came across ur videos on youtube and they are a game changer in a sense now i exactly know what i am doing and why i am doing it... the basic knowledge about how clutch, Gas, brakes and gears actually work has helped me grasp different skills of driving .. thank you sir❤️❤️

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[maxw]

I have high anxiety learning to drive. Your videos are incredible especially including the pedal view! With one videos you've already answered so many of my questions. Thank you very much mate

[SirTrollingham]

Here in Canada you can take your driving test in an automatic and then legally go purchase/drive a manual with no prior manual experience, which is exactly what I did. Your videos have been very helpful in my endeavour to learn manual. Thanks from both me and my car's clutch.

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This Channel addresses most of the concerns of a beginner driver. Plus the presenter really carries the show. Applauds!!

[toobatahir]

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[mattbrown]

Just passed my test first attempt with one minor. These videos really helped me on the way. Believe in yourselves and stay calm

[D]

I finally passed on my 4th attempt today. And this video really transformed how I drive because I struggled a lot on approach to junctions and this video changed everything for me. So thank you for all your videos bro ❤️

[justchill]

5:47 This was exactly my problem. Haha. Took me a while to get it right. Rushing messes everything up. Really important to get to a considerable lower speed 'early' before taking a turn.

[FNATICRAJ]

I wish i was your student to take your lessons... They must be really confident out there!!!
You're such a blessing..God Bless You!!
Im beginning this journey of learning..And i was looking into your lessons

[PixelPatrikSWE]

I'm late to the party making comments a year after this video was uploaded, but I have to say it. Once again, I am impressed! This video is soooo good! The explanations about changing down a gear because it helps you being ready to go is perfect! Well done!

[Muhammed.Yaseen]

This is my weakest point! Down-shifting and braking at the same time! I was so surprised to see a video that caters exactly to my incompetence.

[mavis]

Changing gear before decisions make SO MUCH more sense! I just finished my 2nd lesson and was overwhelmed and rushed at junctions.

[caseychiu]

Hi Richard, not sure if you're going to see this but I want to say a big thank you. I passed my test first time yesterday. The week before my test I started binge watching your videos and especially this one, helped me immensely. I have always found myself coasting when approaching junctions, as I didn't know how to brake while lifting the clutch up after changing gears. The hour before my test, I practiced holding the brake while lifting the clutch, and it worked like a charm. The two stage stop method helps a lot too. I used these skills during my test and it's one of my nicest drives. Your videos about test nerves also helped profoundly. Now that I've passed my test, I am still binge watching your videos - your heel toe technique, driving in snow, driving in night, car comparisons etc videos, they're all very informative. Thank you very much, you're really making a difference here.

[kellyhuang]

Honestly I'm a nervous driver and junctions always get me. This video has helped me drastically. Really appreciate it, please keep up the good work because its paying off and helping many. Thank you 😊

[neelamosman]

I took 3 lessons of driving nd on each lesson my instructor let me drove car half an hour nd I’m having this problem when I think about changing gear my car stearing goes wrong side nd also needs more about how to slow down nd ur video helping me a lot thanks