Clutch or Brake First When Stopping or Slowing Down?

How to drive a manual car (stick shift) - it can be confusing to know which pedal to press first. Is it the clutch or the brake pedal? In this video, we have a look at some different situations to help you learn to drive a manual/stick shift car quicker and need fewer driving lessons. Hopefully making you a safer driver in the process and go on to pass your driving test.

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00:00 Clutch or brake first intro
00:29 Why press the clutch when stopping?
00:58 When to press the clutch
01:11 Brake then clutch
01:57 Clutch then brake
03:22 Uphill
03:47 Coasting
04:30 Slowing down & clutch control
04:53 Outro

If you're learning to drive then make sure that you get professional help from a fully qualified driving instructor. This video is NOT an alternative to professional driving lessons and is only a rough guide. This video was filmed in the UK. Laws and rules in your country may vary. You are responsible for driving safely and legally. While World Driving aims to provide accurate and up to date information, we cannot guarantee at any time that all the information is up to date and accurate. The makers of this video cannot accept liability for misleading or inaccurate information or omissions in information given to us by external information providers. This includes, but is not by way of limitation:
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[worlddriving]

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[inwinwinw]

As a beginner, I have been confused about this when it comes to low speed driving. Now I clearly see. Thank you for sharing.

[TobyCMW]

Arguably the clearest and most concise demonstration on slowing down/ stopping with a manual car!

[Danielagostinho]

In conclusion: To slow down use the brake. In order not to stall use the clutch.

[matthewsmith]

Brake first at higher speeds. Clutch first a lower speeds

[selenakylie]

My driving instructor always taught me saying “brake, brake, brake, clutch down break”. I’ve passed my test 4 years ago but I love watching your videos

[souravvijay]

You're the "go to guy" when it comes to driving lessons on the internet.Terrific job by the way, impressed as always !

[DuckMcDuckinson]

If anyone from America not only wants to learn manual but people who already know manual in the U.S. but want to still learn more to be 100%! This is the guy! Thank you so much man!

[rumanakhan]

Ive been trying to find this kind of a video for nearly 2 weeks and it was definitely worth the wait. This video is amazing, it answered all my questions on stopping and gave me a lot more info👍🏻

[manythanks]

Thank you from Los Angeles, California. Picking up my first manual transmission this year and no one has one for me to practice on. Your videos have been a blessing

[zurgboy]

I learned from this guy. Been driving for 6 yrs now. Thx! I always think of it as speed dependent on what to press first between the clutch and brakes.

[markmaglaque]

Thank you so much! I’ve been asking a lot of people and I didn’t get the exact answer as yours. This helps me a lot!

[R-A-H_-]

Thank many “teaching how to drive manual “ and no one teaches this

[WasephWastar]

I live in Canada, where most people drive automatic cars. I wish to learn how to drift, but first, I must learn how to drive a manual car. Your videos are very helpful!

[SimranKaur-psct]

Thank you so much for your well explained driving videos. I used to watch your videos when I was learning to drive in 2015 as an addition to my driving lessons and it truly helped me to improve my driving knowledge.

[josephmarsh]

I hope you're keeping well and safe Chris. Even though I passed my test last year I still love your videos lots ❤️

[samyoyoyo]

Never have seen such a clear clean visual video on how to slow down a manual car

[andrewsiyomunji]

from someone who is teaching himself driving a column shift am getting so much knowledge on clutch control, thanks.

[stephenmbugua]

I found this channel and I'm staying on it. I couldn't get clear cut answer till now. This is definitely the go-to YouTube channel for new drivers.

Thanks for the range of scenarios too, not just slow driving around neighborhood.👌👌😀

[greenteafrap]

Hi Chris. Your videos are so helpful. First time I drove manual was after purchasing my car off the dealer’s lot and into live traffic. Was able to make it home because of each concept you taught.