#8 Daughter Hannah Learns To Drive A Manual Transmission (6 speed, stick shift) Jeep Wrangler JKU

[@hannahmerkley5565]

My mom explained all the gears to me and other things before we started.. just didn’t get it on camera! She did a great job of teaching me and I had a lot of fun learning.

[@MikeWilkins05031]

Hannah Morgan you did great for your first time. But get back out there it will only get easier if you stick with it.

[@michaelboyle1983]

Nice job! You can let the clutch out slower. That's why it was jerking so much. God bless you!

[@nctplarry]

Hannah Morgan, we are SO proud of you! You were a major trooper during that lesson-and to go through all of that with us, your fans, watching. Way to go! And, as a retired teacher, I was watching your face and became prouder and prouder of you with each lap around the building! Just keep it up and, before you know it, you’ll feel natural. It will all become second nature to you. Please keep us updated on your progress. And, (I say this as one who has trained many, many young people to drive) get your parents to explain the principle of a “pressure plate” and how that relates to getting the vehicle to go in motion! High fives!

[@erichk1674]

You’ve got this . It’s isn’t that hard

[@chancebernhardt4815]

You did great proud of you

[@davel2223]

Way to go Hannah. You did good.

[@beadkins312]

Great Job, everyone should learn on a standard shift. Never know when you might really need to drive one.

[@johnroberts5467]

I don't know about everyone learning on a stick, but think it is good if one knows how to drive one.

[@donoberley3582]

It was great to see More of Hannah’s personality. Man she is calm , smart and a fast learner.

[@Sylvan865]

When I teach on a manual, I spend 5 min just letting them feel the clutch and when it start grabbing. Then worry about the gas. Most modern vehicles will start advancing the idle when they feel a pull on the transmission.

[@stewartbanks3663]

You BOTH will always have this memory! Don’t worry Hannah we all were there too. I think you will be getting lots of practice with your dad’s new tractor 🚜 whenever it arrives! You’ll get it, just stay with it. Good Luck! 👍😃

[@hannahmerkley5565]

Stewart Banks thank you

[@kennethanderson3129]

I was having flash backs of teaching each of our five children to drive. I may need to go back to therapy to get over this.

[@donsang4988]

HA,HA,HAAAAAA😎😎😎😎

[@jillcarney4123]

Melissa, you are a great teacher. I took my son to the school parking lot to teach him to drive a stick shift. Hannah, you did great.

[@gregbehrens9066]

Love it how Havana doesn’t get frustrated that’s a good trait.

[@larryfromlincolncountywa3989]

I suspect she gets that from her mother.

[@dhnje]

Momma Morgan kept that smile the entire time, so proud of her, great job driving Hannah.

[@ranger6x660]

She did great for her first time. Everyone should have to learn to drive a stick. Three on the tree was my first and the most fun.

[@benscoles5085]

I am so old I learned to drive a ''3 on the tree'' in a I think it was a 1960 or near there Studebaker Pickup.

[@LordOfNothingham]

Ranger6x6 Please no, not everyone. We’ll have to start locking doors again.

[@jeffhartmann2469]

SOUTHERN INDIANA HERE: Hannah - Nobody is born with the knowledge on how to drive a “stick.” You did a good job just starting out and each time you get behind the wheel, you will get so much better and have more confidence. NICE JOB FOR BEING YOUR FIRST TIME.

[@halwagner5444]

I taught my first wife and both of our children, and all of us still drive standards. You did well Hannah. Try gently easing the clutch out and as you feel it starting to engage, start adding the gas.

[@marine919]

I taught my daughter on a stick shift VW after she had passed her driver's license in an automatic Honda, but she never drove a straight shift regularly. Watching the video brought back memories from 33 years ago.

[@btj1844]

I learned to drive in a Willys jeep when I was 9 and had a few different stick vehicles over the years including a three on the tree. That might blow Hannah's mind!

[@MR525MAG]

My friend used to say, drive a three on the tree oh, and a fifth under the seat.

[@alkaufmann2039]

@@MR525MAG lol.....I have heard 4 on the floor and a fifth under the seat!

[@kurtdietrich5421]

BTJ - me too! I was 9 and my dad had a 1946 Willy's Jeep, flathead 4 banger. That jeep would go over or through anything.

[@healyfamily4]

School parking lots are a great resource for teaching driving skills. Great job ladies.

[@chrispileski6640]

I've taught a few people how to drive a manual, and I always tell them "the clutch is your friend..." I call it clutch panic when they let off too fast. Truth be known, my girlfriend had to drive my new car around for a day or so before I learned. Good job Hannah!

[@SwimCoach8]

Great video! When I taught my boys to drive stick, we found a nice level parking lot. They each had to get the vehicle to move using no gas at all. Teaches where the slip or sleeping point is on the clutch pedal. Helped them realize your not committed to letting the clutch the whole way up just because your pushing on the gas. Hannah did a wonderful job.

[@nctplarry]

This is terrific advice, Steve B! I've taught busloads of teenagers to drive a straight shift, plus trained bus drivers (I was fortunate enough to drive for a charter bus company and even chauffered Ray Charles, Harlem Globetrotters, and bunches of musicians), and really enjoyed helping my fellow troops in the US Army learn to drive trucks (both small and large up to 10 ton trucks pulling low boy trailers). Since I learned to drive at age 6 in a hay field, driving with manual transmission just felt natural. But, your suggestion of starting on a level surface and letting the new driver get the feel of how the clutch interacts with the car is just STERLING! That, coupled with practicing where the various gears are located, will make for a much less stressful learning/practice session.

[@garybarger1265]

Is that clutch we smell? Don't fret Hannah we all started that way learning to drive a stick shift

[@jbbrown7907]

This was super fun to watch. I find it scary that she is the norm. Most don't have an extremely patient mom/instructor. Most today will never learn to drive a car/stick. You made me chuckle thank you. The truck I owned had 18 gears going forward, three in reverse, 600 horses and a kitty under the hood. My wife learned to drive on a big truck. Good job teaching, good job mastering the clutch.

[@oldmanfred8676]

HANNAH! I like to say you have to feather the clutch!

[@robertrichard9460]

Hannah you did great! I learned to drive in a 20’ rack truck in the late 70’s in my family’s plumbing supply!

[@larryshedd5734]

Everyone has same problem learning manual transmission. We just wasn't on camera. Good job Hannah

[@hal4utube]

Hannah I know you were nervous but even with your mother's big smile I know she was more nervous. It takes a special person to teach someone how to drive a stick shift. Keep up the good work and you'll be burning rubber with the best of them. Drive safe.

[@markbrown9838]

Keep trying Hannah. Once you get it, you'll never forget it. And vehicles with a manual transmission aka Millennial Anti Theft Device are so fun to drive.

[@rickfranklin2526]

Hannah you did great, I tried to teach my daughter how to drive a stick shift but she couldn't get the hang of it. Hang in there, I really enjoy driving a manual.

[@bobfischer2943]

Hannah had the normal response to someone first learning to drive a stick. She was thinking through her next move before doing it which is good, but it will soon become second nature. That's when she'll get good at it. Also, keep up the practice so you don't get rusty. Manual transmissions are enjoyable to drive!

[@wesleyscott6182]

Good job daughter Hannah. Just take your time. You will remember this and have stories to tell years from now. You did fine. You will be our 4 wheeling in moms Jeep in no time. Stay safe and healthy.

[@hardwoodharry6364]

Oh I remember my first driving lesson so funny it was .However well done Hannah

[@timcombes9054]

Beautiful first time! She learned fast! Very good! BTW, Hannah's eyes tell the whole story. God bless you all!

[@jackholbrook4369]

LOL Hannah your doing a great job just remember no one in is perfect ! Your doing GREAT ( hooray mom your a great teacher ) !!!!!

[@hannahmerkley5565]

Jack Holbrook thank you

[@quilrock]

Let the clutch out with no gas,the jeep will start to move, then when the clutch is the whole way out give it gas

[@sevenfrommatthew]

Wow. She is so smart and beautiful. What a blessing to see a strong family be together.

[@garytveit1786]

Great job Hanna, you’ll be on the tractor next. That is how I learned to operate a clutch.

[@jackfairweather199]

Take heart Hannah, I took my driving test on April 28, 1971 in Selinsgrove, PA. It was the day my permit expired and I had to use my Mom's manual transmission Ford Pinto. I had never used a manual transmission before and my Dad taught me how on the 10 mile journey from Lewisburg to Selinsgrove. Despite never having used it before; I passed! Piece of cake!

[@donaldriehl9075]

I learn how to drive a stick shift by driving a tractor, mostly by, driving while bailing

[@petewarren8269]

That's how I learned also. Got to love the farm 👍👍👍👍

[@VikingShipExplorer]

Yup...1953 Ford Grain truck. Farm kids always learn standard shifting before them city kids...lol.

[@laserboy3598]

I learned on the farm on a tractor

[@LostInThe0zone]

I also learned manual transmission on a tractor. It's a lot easier though without the stress of traffic. My first car was a 3 speed manual with the shifter on the column (3 on the tree). Later in life, I had to teach my wife to drive a manual transmission car. Teaching your spouse is more stressful because, well you know. However, it was an old VW Beatle, probably the most forgiving clutch ever.

[@teelaa002]

Yep that's how I learned on a tractor ,,,, My first car was a 4 speed camaro

[@patrickchew3839]

Great that you are teaching her manual driving! Adorable!!!

[@amjorgy1]

You two are beautiful together! Making memories, priceless! Once you figure out how to drive that 5 speed, I'll teach you how to drive an 18 speed big rig!

[@thomasbrighton6159]

Love Hanna’s intensity as she works the problem! Mellisa with your perpetual smile you’re a natural teacher. The smile screams encouragement.

[@jimg8218]

Now she will be able to say she can drive a standard where others never learned, KUDOS TO YOU

[@paulharris9974]

I had a motorcycle first before I learn to drive a stick shift so I already understood the concept but you rock Hannah and Melissa with patience. I don't know anyone who would have done better under the circumstances. Thanks for allowing us to share in the adventure.

[@hannahmerkley5565]

Paul Harris thank you

[@wardo17]

I was 9 when I first drove my dad’s stick. I pulled it up the driveway in 3 hops. It got better from there. 😂😂

[@paulhatch7759]

It's good to see Hanna smile. Beautiful young lady.

[@jerrymont2595]

Ease off clutch while easing on gas Hannah, I'm cheering for you

[@markjones4090]

Well done Hannah, you did great for your first attempt on a manual. Good onya for having the courage to let thousands of people watch you.

[@Sword-Shield]

Not bad at all for first time...when I was learning to drive a stick...you needed a neck brace..and then an appointment with the Chiropractor...HAHAAAA😄😁😂🤣👍

[@hannahmerkley5565]

A Fewox Lol

[@Sword-Shield]

@@hannahmerkley5565 It just takes a little practice...then pretty soon you will be...burning gas...busting bugs... squealing tires...and throwing some dust in the air...😷😁👍🇺🇸

[@jamesbigham9036]

I really enjoyed this video I give Hannah credit I am 41 years old and I don't know anything about driving manual. I know having Melissa as a teacher is helping a lot. You can tell that Melissa is one of those people that is good at teaching. I have no doubt that Hannah will get better with practice

[@Morgansunleashed]

Thank you for your vote of confidence !

[@davidhelfrich7150]

I like the dog shirt! Puppy 🐶 coming soon! Go Hannah, pretty soon starting and shifting will be second nature. 🦀

[@hannahmerkley5565]

David Helfrich thank you

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Did a great job, Hanna for your 1st time with a stick ! It will come to you easier every time out, Taught my kids in out ole' /79 J10 Jeep ! Can't wait for our next lesson ! Beep Beep ! ATB T God Bless

[@ottobettcher7025]

Great job Hannah, just remember that each vehicle is a little different when starting out ( size and weight of vehicle).

[@mikemcguire8351]

True.

[@nctplarry]

Excellent point, Otto! Every clutch adjustment is different. It will be fun to watch Hannah when, after she has become very comfortable with this Jeep, to get into a different vehicle and notice how very different the clutch engagement can occur. I think that's actually a very valuable teaching/learning technique. I'll bet the clutches on multiple tractors will engage differently, too.

[@stcif]

Brings back memories. Good job Hannah.

[@botabob]

that jeep has a hydraulic clutch. It removes a lot of the "feel" from the petal. So it is more of a seat of your pants feel in a modern car then when Melissa learned to drive with a manual clutch. I say good job Hanna and good job Melissa for taking the time to teach your children well.

[@hannahmerkley5565]

Bota Bob thank you

[@jparra4766]

I remember teaching my daughter to drive a stick shift. Fun times. Thanks.

[@jdanois2655]

Hanna did great! She just needs to learn where that release point to go through a smooth transition.

[@hannahmerkley5565]

J Danois thank you

[@daniealsneed6766]

I had to teach my 16 y/o daughter to drive my 94 f-150. She did great because she always watched what I did when I drove. The only problem was when she made turns it looked like she has a 40 foot trailer on the back of the truck. Love that y’all are so calm and cool teaching her. I bet Mike was chewing his finger nails off. Lol. Have a great day and may God keep and bless y’all.

[@unclebuck5051]

Remember Hannah, if you can’t find ‘em, grind ‘em.

[@evankibbe590]

Yep they will make em out of rubber next year just for you . That's what everyone used to say.

[@rickharper1497]

That's right if you grind'em you'll find them!!!lol

[@Sword-Shield]

That's right...grind em by the pound..LOL

[@joerabon4856]

Melisa you are a goooooood mama bless your heart. Know Hannah appreciates having a mother like you.

[@cptophers4626]

easy on the mopar, they can't take much abuse! if you let out the clutch quickly going into second, you will chirp some rubber.

[@williamsandrelli4309]

great job Hannah brought back memories of when I taught my kids.

[@deanbarr5740]

Good job Hannah. Now you can drive almost anything. Your mom's was a good teacher.

[@garypaquin3465]

Hannah, for a first time, you did great! When I tried teaching my oldest, she was so nervous and concentrating on the clutch, gas and break peddles, that she drove into the ditch! No damage but she only drives an automatic. Enjoy and breath, you've got this!

[@Morgansunleashed]

Oh Gary, this made me smile. thank you for sharing.

[@danielvachon7994]

First time I taught my oldest daughter to drive stick, she did a 360 on the Trans Canada Highway...and she never skipped a beat. I threw my shorts out after that and lost a yr of my life, but she did great after that. Great job gals!

[@WillyHope]

Hannah, every time you pulled to a stop and just got going again it was smooth as glass! It was when you stopped to think about what you were doing that you stalled. I admire you for keeping calm and not getting frustrated. Mostly I admire you for doing this on camera!

[@leol1682]

Love your smile Mel, and Hannah .

[@johnb1966]

Hannah, great job, keep practicing and you'll get the feel for it. Once you figure that clutch out, your leg will know what to do with it without you even having to think about it.

[@Ariiannaclp]

I learned in a 1948 dodge, it took me a week just to get it to move, you're doing well Hannah!

[@berk3695]

That was hilarious! We all grew up driving stick shift vehicles, it’s good to see that generation learning to drive. Wonderful family moment, I enjoyed watching.

[@kirbydison3959]

Good job Hanna. Melissa you're a good teacher, calm & positive.

[@michaelbyrne9837]

Hannah, I think that you did really well for the first lesson. Good job! Well done to Melissa too. So patient!

[@waynejoey2842]

Way to go Hannah. I learned on a standard shift, but haven’t driven one for fifty years. I’d have to learn all over again.

[@cjm6271]

I have to tell you guys that I watch every Morgan's video. I am not even done watching this video and I had to stop and come comment. This is, hands down, my favorite video of all time from the Morgans. Way to go Hannah! It looked like you had very little if any instructions before jumping behind the wheel. I was sincerely impressed with how quick you actually got the technique down. I also learned to drive on a manual and it really put a smile on my face to see you guys work together like that. Melissa as your co-pilot and Mike as the photographer was a wise division of labor. Your mom is a very good teacher and you are obviously a very good student. Sorry Mike, it just looked like they were in their element. Thanks for sharing that.

[@Onthebluffs]

When we were 16, I remember how embarrassing it was to stall out in town with girls in the truck! This brought back some good memories, thanks!

[@toddkeitchen8869]

Good job Hannah. I just taught my 20 year old son to drive his first car which is a Chevy Camaro . Stick shift vehicles are fun to drive once you master them. It's more about a true driveing experience. It's all about learning the friction point of the clutch. Good job mom, excellent teacher. Great family and love both KZbin channels.

[@tommyordoyne7461]

Great job Hannah and Melissa. My dad taught me to drive his 1964 4-speed manual transmission VW Beatle in 1980 in our backyard when I was 16. I got to drive it to high school during my junior year. My brother drove it the year before. This was in the summer in south Louisiana and the car didn't have air conditioning but it meant freedom. Have a great day.

[@obrienmark44]

Way to go both of you. Great training , calm and positive and Hannah didn't let her mistakes get to her , she just gritted her teeth and kept going. Well done.

[@tomeckermann6343]

You’re a great and patient teacher, Melissa. Hannah, good job. It’ll come with experience. I found myself cheering you on while I was watching. 👍

[@charlesbongirno1448]

Hannah, you did it alot better than I did my first time in a '69 VW Beetle. That was back in 1971!

[@timweed7954]

It's great to see her willing to learn. My sister is 49 an never learned how to drive a manual. I tried to get her to try it and was unwilling to learn. She did great for the first time. Congrats to Hannah!👍

[@hannahmerkley5565]

Tim Weed thank you

[@cmowens1960]

This brings back so many memories, as a teenager I taught 5 girls in high school how to drive my Toyota Celica, with a 5 speed manual transmission. I forgot that I had so much patience!

[@jasonbollivar3004]

I remember figuring this out at 16, it’s fun once you get the hang of it!

[@tomcarter9816]

Great Job teaching her, stalling the vehicle is part of learning, everyone does that. Hanna did an awesome job learning, and I know she will figure it out with no problem.

[@garydalefrankog2828]

Good job Hannah you have four things to think about all at once. Each time you practice the feel starts to take over and then one day it's all there. Good luck Hannah

[@jimmowers7675]

My first car was a 49 Chevrolet deluxe wit a 3 speed column shift. She did good . Way to go mom.

[@3GSPsMT]

Hannah, great job! Brought back tons of memories. You did great. Keep going, driving a standard is a great skill to have. Dad started me off on an old Dodge pickup when I was 6. I’d drive and he would fork hay to the cows. If I stalled the truck it would jostle him around up on the hay stack on back of the truck. He would tap the roof of the truck to “encourage” me to do better. Haven’t thought of that for years. Miss the old boy... thanks for the reminder!

[@hannahmerkley5565]

Brad Schmitz thank you

[@petegreaves3283]

Great job Hannah.. You will get the feeling to where the friction point of clutch is, (clutch disc and the flywheel make contact and grab to make you go) that's the trick. Once you get that down the rest will come. What a great teacher you are Melissa. Making it fun and encouraging. Wish I was that lucky when I learned.

[@bobyoung2015]

Mom, great job of teaching, calm and collected. Hannah with the look of determination on your face, it won't take you long to catch on. Just takes practice.

[@bobgutman9691]

Brings back memories of teaching my daughters. One hated it and eventually became proficient. My other daughter embraced it and recognized it was a necessary evil for using this car. The clutch survived all this learning activity. Maybe everyone has these stories. I also tried to teach them the new sounds and feelings you experience driving a manual. Had them stall it, wind out the clutch and the feel for it as Melissa mentioned. In the end, you are much more connected to the vehicle when driving a stick.

[@jimfreeman8991]

I had to laugh when I saw the title of this video. I also took advantage of the empty roads to teach my 16 year old daughter how to drive a standard. We started at the school and soon she was on the road. It is so satisfying seeing your kids succeed!

[@DIYBuilt]

Learning to drive a standard first is the best way to go, good for you Hannah.

[@stewartew]

Very good Hannah, great attitude, didn't get frustrated and just kept going. Once you master a manual transmission you'll never forget it. It will be like learning to ride a bike once you master it you don't forget.

[@05271959]

I was smiling the whole way through this video. Great job Hanna! And great job instructing Melissa.

[@markbuilt]

Taught my daughter with a chev 2500 3/4 HD truck . she learnt really fast would hold the brakes on down hill rolls , but after 2 days she was on her own. Hannah will do great she will be out with Mr. Morgans nice truck hauling gravel in that new dump trailer Good job to the teacher

[@BradMyers]

This was GREAT! It brought back some wonderful memories watching you two. When my wife and I first started dating, she was 16 and never had driven a stick shift. I taught her how to drive the stick shift and watching you two reminded me how she struggled and the laughs we had. After just a little practice she was driving the stick better than I and watching Hannah, she will be out preforming mom before you know it.

[@Morgansunleashed]

Thanks Brad!!

[@dalesteffen985]

Great to see Hannah's learning the manual transmission. You are both looking great in the Jeep and keeping your cool.

[@mydogsandme5332]

Hannah you are so brave to let this be filmed you done grate and mom was so calm there's nothing better then a lady that can drive standard

[@terrygroce1594]

The two of you were very patience in this experience. Your have a pretty daughter and a very kind loving adult. Great job. Practice makes for a better driver.

[@markpashia7067]

Hannah, you did great for first time. Some tips: Without starting the car, just push in clutch and go through the gear pattern several times. Learn the gentle touch. If you start the shifter in the right direction and push gently it will move on the correct path. They are designed that way. It is when you grip hard that you go from second to fifth. The natural spring tension will guide it to third if you do not over ride it. Same on all gears if you go in full order. After a few times you get the feel of it. Next: When you are starting from a dead stop you need to feather the clutch a little. Mom called it riding the clutch but when starting out that is good to do. So left foot off the clutch slowly until you feel it pull and then pause. at this point press gas slowly and once it starts rolling you can continue letting out the clutch. After some time you get the feel and this is only split seconds so it does not damage clutch. Basically in this video you are letting the clutch out TOO FAST. Part way until moving then the rest of the way out slowly. When rolling and going to other gears it is much easier and you need to get the clutch smooth but no pause needed. You will figure out the speed to release the petal with experience. Good luck and no worries. WE all killed it some while learning. And this is a skill worth having so worth the goofups.

[@lewissmith3616]

Hannah you did great. Proud of you

[@allenhenry1113]

Your a good teacher as well as she is a good student. I had to learn while the vehicle was on a hill. That was very interesting...

[@droy3886]

Great job Hanna! Melissa, your smile and positive attitude is a joy to watch.

[@jimclark576]

You’re a good teacher Melissa! Great job Hannah!