Clutch Control - Different Techniques with Advantages and Disadvantages

Gas before clutch? Clutch before brake? Which way is best? In this video I go over the different ways driving instructors teach you to use a clutch, explain my preferred methods and why.

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[the_irate_juan]

I don't even know why I'm watching this 'cause I already know how to drive manual and have been doing so for quite a while now but this is very informative and entertaining. New drivers need to watch more of your videos. Cheers!

[luggystykz]

I’d just like to say thank you to this channel. I passed my test 3 years ago and didn’t get my own car until now. When I did I found myself stalling constantly, hills were impenetrable. I wondered why, and spent about a week watching your videos. Now I don’t stall at all, I’m much more comfortable with the clutch. Thanks a lot for ensuring my car wasn’t a waste of money.

[tomasgonzales]

I'm only halfway through this video and it's already tiers above any other clutch control video I've seen, and I've seen like most of them. Very good job man.

[Legion-qvpw]

I passed my final test in October 2019. Your tips really helped me and i passed on the 1st attempt. Thank you Richard!

[teezyboy]

In my first 3 days of practicing a manual car I was always stalling. But after I watched this video I never stalled again. Thanks Richard.

[nothingbutztruth]

You are putting driving instructers out of business mate...Thank you so much. Your videos probably saved my car.

[keeganh.]

Thank you from the US! Best channel I’ve ever seen for teaching stick. With your videos I’ve gone from never setting foot in a manual vehicle to daily driving one in a week.

[insidiouscontagion]

Driven a manual since I got my licence in 2000. My dad did his best teaching me but definitely lots of by feel strategies were taught to me. So I am really enjoying these videos, so much clarity now ha! And I'm still learning alot! Thanks Richard😊

[arvid]

I'm a learner driver and I've had no problems with clutch control until I strated with driving school; I'd only been driving older cars where gas was necessary to get moving every time, and now I was driving a diesel with a more "touchy" clutch. This helped me with what to think about and I'd like to thank your simple way of explaining things!

[MrDapperDak]

One thing I’ve learned through my own learning of manual is that goal 1 is to be able to confidently get on the road and get where you need, whether the methods you do are “best” or not, so you can actually practice the best ways without fear. For example my first few days dailying manual, I was shifting into first and getting revs just as the cross traffic light turned yellow, so that all I had to do was get off the clutch properly. This allowed me to erase the fear of stalling, and focus on getting the timing and feel better comfortably

[zl]

ive been watching a bunch of yt driving instructor videos for the past few months and your channel is THE best, keep up the good work

[is_that_multi]

This makes so much more sense to me now I’ve had my first lesson, you’re a star mate!

[rkbegg]

Thanks richard, this topic was driving me crazy (pun intended)as my instructor would tell me one thing and youtube would tell me another. But eventually I tried all methods and found out that gas and then clutch is the best way and feels more natural to me.

[jasv]

God damn it, why is it so hard for most instructors to explain some of these things, like 9:34? Thank you so much!

[drjasminehoque]

Your videos are so helpful and make me feel a lot more confident about clutch control and other basics that sometimes aren't explained that well in actual driving lessons. Thanks for taking the time to make them!

[rygalindo]

I'v been driving motorcycles for 10 years, and used to drive my dad's Ford 150 which was a pretty easy clutch control. I just bought a 07 Mustang Gt and I'm finding the clutch control moving from stop through 1st more difficult. Your videos are so so helpful my friend. From Houston Tx.

[johannesjohannes]

Hello my brother, my name is John from namibia I have learner's license and always I like to watching your videos and now I learn more about you, keep it up thanks so much 🙏💪

[JMB]

Very helpful video, and I’ve been driving for more than 15 years.

[Majima]

my instructor 14 years ago always wanted me to use a handbrake start untill one day i kind of snapped and revved high an let the clutch out a bit quick, what was funny was he said i moved away better than before except high revs, confusion much lol, i love this guy as i havnt driven in 9 years because i was stupid an drunk drove, so this i see as a fantastic refresher if i decide to even want to get my licence back

[ihavenoenergyforyall]

I've had this question about breaking for a while now. I finally found someone who answered all my answers concerning the topic. Thank you so much. I just subscribed since I am a new learner for manual cars, I will be using your videos and tips for reference