Changing down gears smoothly in a manual car

[@wouterh5729]

Great that you also mention rev matching, sign of someone who truly understands driving

[@ConquerDriving]

Yes, it's something I love about driving a manual.

[@hegotaspare]

I rev match in my Fiesta, works better for me than raising the clutch slowly but still jerks sometimes and I've been driving for over two years now. Diesels you have to downshift at slowspeeds, petrol not so much.

[@grzegorzrzepkowski6078]

No rocket science and it's kind of useless during everyday driving. When downshifitng for slowing down you want that power that brakes you. It might be useful when you downshift before overtaking because braking power isn't needed. Without rev matching it's also really boring and slow when just keeping your foot halfway on clutch and couting seconds when you're actualy ready to let it off and not jerk. Just don't downshift like an idiot and you won't have any jerks.

[@gravemind6536]

@@grzegorzrzepkowski6078 You should rev match at all times you get engine braking effect regardless the extra slowing down in speed when using your clutch without rev matching is literally you just using the clutch as a brake pad which is stupid when you have brakes on all 4 wheels that are far more effective and cheaper to replace than a clutch.

[@grzegorzrzepkowski6078]

@@gravemind6536 I don't agree. People drive manuals cars from years and they don't rev match and they don't cry because of wearing out thier clutch. What if you downshifted and dumped the clutch? Would it still work like a brake pad? I don't think so.

[@bbmb622]

Love your explanation and demo of what happens when wrong gears are selected in a Petrol car Vs Diesel car 12:20 - 12:40 🤣🤣🤣

[@mertc1529]

I believe this is the hardest thing while learning how to drive. It is a perfect video to learn this stuff. Greeting from Turkey

[@ConquerDriving]

Glad you liked it!

[@elmo8479]

This is one of the best video's I've seen on changing down gears. Shown and explained well.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thanks you.

[@ViralBunny]

Just wanted to say thanks to this guy, watched his videos in the week leading up to my test and passed yesterday, his way of teaching things is excellent. While ive got a decent instructor, this added much more clarity, great man.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you!

[@novaop7776]

This one video has taught me more than any lessons I've taken from other instructors, wtf?!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's a big compliment, thank you!

[@jasono4330]

@@ConquerDriving do you really need to rev match does it really do anything

[@goluherenj6953]

My driving has become smoother because of your lessons. Thank you 🙏

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm happy to hear that!

[@samcerulean1412]

I passed just a few days ago, and downshifting was one of the only things I struggled with. I never got a proper understanding of how the clutch works, this Video is super helplful and really well explained. Thank You!

[@ConquerDriving]

I hope you enjoy your licence and manual car.

[@marco7838]

@@ConquerDriving When I’m in gear 2 and I slow down a bit and downshift to gear 1, the car is on the high side of the speed and revs for that gear so around 11mph. And when I bring the clutch up there is a of a jerk. How i avoid that is by braking until around 6/7mph then fully coming off the clutch. But my instructor said you can downshift and come off the clutch even if you are on the high side so still around 10/11mph and slowly, smoothly come off. Is this correct and will that prevent the jerk?

[@S5ndwich]

@@marco7838don’t downshift to 1st

[@eldrl001]

I upshift just so I can downshift 😁 Good video mate, I’m sure there are a lot of new drivers that will find this a very useful resource, even after 11 years of driving i’m still always teaching myself to drive my own cars better.

[@wanderingspecimen9047]

12:33 had me spilling my coffee, haha. I really really appreciate your videos, they have answered the questions I always had in my mind for years and I'm now a better driver!

[@elpato7598]

Richard, you’re an amazing instructor. I’ve recently got a manual and your videos are helping me become so much smoother and understand what I should do and when I should do it. Thank you! 🙏

[@JustAnotherKyd]

My god you just solved my last million dollar mystery. I’d gotten very comfortable with manual over the course of 3 days and my only uncertainty was the science behind smooth downshift without rev match, particularly to 2nd or 3rd. Thank you so much.

[@matthewgonzalez9537]

Thank you so much. Not having someone to teach me how to drive a manual has been a process, but starting to really enjoy it

[@1Slo5ooh]

This man done showed me a lot how to drive manual, and i just got my first manual, however if I still don’t know what I’m doing. you’re the first person to go to. Hats off to you boss man 🤠

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you and good luck 🤞

[@AtAGlimpse_UB]

He Richard, I want to share one of my true experiences with you.. The first day, I knew nothing about cars. I just knew turning the key to start the engine and the position of pedals and I couldn't drive. The second day, I watched some videos, went for practice, and could not start car in about a 30 attempts. When I started it somehow, it stalled after breaking. The third day, I watched YOUR videos, went for practice, started the car in 2nd attempt, tried changing gears, braking, and not stalling. All SUCCESS! Congratulations to you for teaching a 15 year old how to start a drive and some basic driving skills!! Thanks a ton! ---Aditya

[@peterstouch8403]

You are the best teacher. Am from zambia have been watching your videos for 15 days now and today i just passed my test. All thanks to you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🤝

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@Davink1989]

I recently failed my first test just because of my clutch work, coming off it too quick when changing down gears for junctions/roundabouts and the car made jerks....this video has explained everything i needed to know thank you so much!!!!

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm happy the video has helped 😊

[@hatsaok8153]

Your impression of a diesel car in too high a gear cracked me up! great tutorials, learning alot watching your videos

[@alicewells5660]

I have learnt so much from this video. I have my driving test in December and recently I’ve struggled a lot with dropping down gears smoothly. I’ve been getting quite frustrated with it! I was never aware of the need to hold the bite point when dropping or reach a certain amount of revs in order for it to be smooth. This is going to help me greatly in my lessons! Thank you 🙏

[@Tellin08]

You are the best instructor on how to drive a manual vehicle on youtube for sure. You understand the whole mechanics of the clutch. Your method of holding on the bite point when downshifting is so much easier than rev matching, especially for those of us who drive older manuals that don't have a tachometer. Thank you so much.

[@ivanzz5379]

0:50 - slowing down first to downshift 4:53 - letting clutch do work 7:26 - rev matching 9:00 - heel and toe 12:40 - change more than 1 gear 13:10 - > 1 gear == engine braking 15:05 - recommended way

[@dean8147]

I've binged watch your videos Rich and they're incredibly helpful to me. You're answering a lot of questions that I have not been able to ask my previous instructors.

[@clovdz6073]

Started driving for the first time yesterday. You have no idea how much your videos have explained to me how to drive smoother.

[@shinnok4941]

Thank you very much. That was a very good explanation on how to downshift by letting the clutch do the rev matching, or by doing the rev matching yourself. I always worried that when doing the rev matching manually I have to do it really quickly, but here I realised one can do it slowly if he wishes to.

[@Vikface1978]

I’m nearly 45 years old and have been driving since I was about 18. But Rich has taught me loads so I’m a better driver now… thanks!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's really great to hear! Thank you!

[@Issy_Owen]

I have a feeling this will be very helpful thanks Richard. You explain things so well my god. Your videos are still helping me 4 years in the future

[@rajwijesinghe5900]

I've watched many videos of this channel. this is the first time commenting.. Thank you for the all wisdom you give. You are a blessing to the mankind ❤

[@viktortraychev4043]

this channel always pops up when I have some kind of problems while on my driver's course and i always feel grateful im watching them

[@jasraj4568]

This is actually the greatest explanation video on manual driving I’ve ever seen

[@tristramcoffin926]

I just started watching your channel but I have really been enjoying your videos. I recently bought a used Mini with a manual transmission. Before I got it home the clutch gave out. The dealer dispatched his mechanic to gaslight me and convince me I burned out the clutch...(literally in 20 minutes). The only car i have ever owned that wasn't manuel was my first which was purchased for me by my parents(a Ford Escot, now I am dating myself). Further, I have worked at valet parking companies where I had to be able to adjust to different clutches. I was told that holding a moment on the bite point burns out a clutch. Your videos have restored by sanity from this gaslighting to reassure me it doesn't. So, since I have replaced the clutch I have been watching these to make sure I don't burn the new one out, too. It turns out I didn't burn out the original clutch. They just sold me a bad clutch. Along the way I have learned other things from your vids, too. So, thanks. I have subscribed. You can never learn too much.

[@ConquerDriving]

I have videos on clutch wear but as long as you let the car move the clutch will be fine. Holding the car still on a hill using the clutch or using the clutch with too much gas burns the clutch.

[@tristramcoffin926]

@@ConquerDriving Yeah. That second shit is dumb crap 16 year olds do. I didn't do anything like that. Just took it for a test drive and attempted to drive home after buying. THanks.

[@tiergartenmusic]

Best explanation of rev-matching I’ve seen, thank you. How do you know how much to blip the throttle when rev-matching? Is it a case of observing the RPM for the gear you’re changing down to that the clutch does for you and then trying to hit that same figure? Also, don’t you feel sad that electric cars will make all these skills obsolete?!

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you, how much gas to give is the real skill, I can just tell by speed and sound theses days. But you want to raise the rpm by 1,500 or so and get the clutch to catch the rev on the way down. I'm not too sad, we need to move on like we did from horses. Doesn't mean people won't enjoy them anymore.

[@OWProductionsBV]

Look up the gear ratios for your car. For example: 4rd gear in my car is 1.11:1. 3rd gear is 1.46:1. If I’m in 4th gear at 1750 rpm, the rpms will be (1.46-1.11)/1.11 = 31% higher, so around 2300 rpm. Each car and gear is different, but generally the lower the gear, the higher the gap is. 3rd to 2nd is a bigger gap than 6th to 5th.

[@ConquerDriving]

@@OWProductionsBV True, but they're only gear ratios and don't consider final drive and everything else, it gets quite complicated to convert revs to wheel speed.

[@jordanryan2497]

They should be relatively similar for each gear, with few minor differences. I've found it's just something you get a feel for after a while.

[@spencerajau]

The way i learnt rev matching myself is: -First,rev my car(at a standstill of course)to see how fast my rpms go up. -Then, start blipping the gas to know how hard or how much you have to tap the gas. -After that, take a drive and learn your gear ratio.Watch your speedometer and your rpms. For my 5 speed car, 4th gear has a 1:1 ratio(this is the case for most cars;6 speeds would have 5th gear as a 1:1 ratio). This means 4th gear is the same speed as the engine speed so you'll see the needles are pointing at the same direction. -From there I'd know that 3rd gear would be slightly higher, and i learnt that in my case a downshift would be 1000rpms higher than the higher gear .From 4th gear (2500rpm) to 3rd gear (3500rpm). Same goes to the other gears but I dont suggest downshifting to 1st gear -So now i know my gear ratios and how much i have to blip the gas pedal, I start by getting my timing right. It took me 1 day to learn and I'm sure you guys can learn as fast too. (Not all cars are the same so learn you cars as best as you can) Thanks for reading!

[@taloncarriesu3684]

Can't help but just like the way this guy explains stuff

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you ☺

[@armentumhominum9931]

You're a very talented teacher.

[@Orchishman]

One of the best explanations I have seen on KZbin.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you!

[@nffctv184]

I had a driving lesson today and used your tips to help make my gear change going down smoother and it worked my instructor even said she noticed and was pleased so thanks for this video as it helped me a lot.

[@mr_duraes]

Been driving for 8 months, and always trying to be as smooth as possible. UpShift and DownShif rev matching almost perfect, fast acceleration without burning clutch. Been learning even more with your videos. Thanks!

[@USAltefore]

I don't dare attempt rev matching during my driving test, but I learned a good deal about how to read the tachometer. Cheers!

[@jasper374]

This is by far the most useful serie! You explain all the different personal methods instead of just teaching your method.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you!

[@mulalomudau7207]

My guy if you have a driving school you tout me how to drive in 3 days u are the best keep up the good work brother God bless you abandently

[@mkproductions5608]

This was the most informative video on driving I've seen in awhile. I promise you my driving instructor explained non of this.

[@Bunty793]

This guy is a living legend. Hats off to you man!🙏🏻

[@randomchannel1712]

this guy knows how to drive he just puts up with people who don't xdd and that's why I watch him good job mate

[@mountfitness6748]

Honestly, you have made driving a lot more easier to understand when you do these type of videos, as a learner, you just learn how to pass but not be a smooth driver so watching your videos makes my driving experience better and safer when you know the technical aspects behind some of the issues learner drivers have

[@RSTee3000]

I've been driving for almost 30ish years from MT to AT back to MT & I have to say your video helps me aaalot especially this. 👍

[@greg5629]

12:34 LMAOOOO

[@ConquerDriving]

That's just how diesels make me feel when I teach in them. They lose their temper easily.

[@rudinam2409]

That really got me 🤣🤣🤣

[@RapperRank]

Diesels also stall hard.Petrol is like a slight grr grr but diesel man that thing can stall.

[@gamespecies]

was not expecting to laugh my ASS off in a car instructor video

[@Getta0422]

that got me

[@johnthegreek7356]

I’ve been watching your videos for a while. Just got my license and this is of tremendous help. Thanks!

[@jamesst1809]

Instructors should really teach these types of techniques wish I knew how to do this at 17 just had to tech myself back in the day

[@arrydoll2021]

This video is a godsend, it answered loads of questions that I wasn’t able to get straight answers to from the manual drivers I’ve been learning from!

[@alenmedo8292]

Thank you Richard, your videos are really informative. Keep up the good work! Cheers from Zagreb, Croatia :)

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome, I would like to visit your country in the future, looks nice.

[@leon.s.kennedy4035]

I wanted to teally thank you for the helpful tutorial I am currently new to gear shifting and really needed to know how to downshift properly. You helped me alot

[@sga3084]

WOW...I have looked everywhere for information about going down more than one gear at a time; thanks again!

[@impamiizgraa]

I am going to be driving a manual after yearrrrrssss with an automatic - I was taught manual but got very comfortable driving BMW and Mercedes autos that are borderline self-driving! Now, I have done a test drive with my new manual car and it was SO much better when I only went down gears at 1,000 revs. This was NEVER taught to me during my driving lessons and I passed first time! I cannot thank you enough for this; I was dreading the switch to manual because I think they are "jerky" but now I know how to avoid that, I actually enjoy it! THANK YOU!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!

[@tcmspirit]

Thank you for this video, best series yet on teaching manual!

[@KJR-vh3rh]

I finally understand why you rev match now thx for explaining it in this video!

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome ☺

[@-umbra-1590]

You are so helpful, thank you for these videos! I have been driving for years in the US but only ever driven auto (besides an F350 dump truck occasionally around a farm). I am getting a new car that is manual and this is going to help me a lot! Thanks again

[@samahmed10]

Even after I’ve passed my test still watch these great videos

[@TheCommonManOnWheels]

Well, came across your channel via some searches, and I am glad that it happened, you are amazing when explaining all the aspects, really appreciate it..!!

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you.

[@BlueSquad00]

I always try to be better and better at driving everytime I get in my instructors car, recently I started matching revs before releasing the clutch for a smoother shift. I didn't know what it was! 😂 I just figured it out, it's nice to officially learn about rev matching in this video👍

[@kleinornot3763]

Thank you so much, i am learning to drive , i haven't been instructed that well in shifting gears down and it makes me anxious driving. Awesome explanation.

[@pronessakadavid]

12:34 when you are jamming to your music on a red light LOL

[@animalscars3799]

felt this on a spiritual level

[@antoniaprentice]

Changing down gears really confused me, but you explained it so clearly! I can't wait to try it out on my next lesson!

[@DoctorVision]

Very interesting to know. One of the noticeable driving flaws I didn't manage to rectify in my driving lessons was when changing down to second to turn into a side road, it was more often than not jerky because I evidently pulled the clutch up too fast so I'll try this and hope that it stops that happening.

[@ConquerDriving]

Good luck 🤞

[@endritmehmedi2190]

That fast downshift was so crazy, lol 😂 I like it

[@astrogerbil]

I really wish my instructor understood the actual mechanics of the car like you do. I’m in Basildon having to do my test in a couple of weeks in Hornchurch and I really don’t want to fail because of how long I’ll probably have to wait to re-sit. Your content is brilliant.

[@ConquerDriving]

Good luck for your test 🤞

[@KiaPi2012]

Some instructors don't teach any of this they want you to be dependent on their instructions as opposed to becoming an independent driver

[@astrogerbil]

@@KiaPi2012 you’re probably right… I passed in August 🥳

[@jesse291]

thanks man my instructor last time just said that I need to work on my car control mostly, so this and other videos will really help me to know what is best to do. At least I know what I am supposed to do and can practice that more effectively!

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome, good luck with your practise 🤞

[@enzonenation]

Great tutorial! Thank you! You helped me learn about taking off after a traffic light without stalling and hill starts without rolling down

[@MadMo-VFR]

Thank you very much man you actually taught me to drive from stalling in parking lots to drive normally.. really appreciate it sensei

[@Cultured78]

I think I wanna learn rev match first after I've done my first driving lessons. Thank you for the good explanation😁

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome, rev matching is best learnt when you have some experience.

[@smashenYT]

12:30 hahahaha best explanation ever hahahahaha amazing XD I am so glad Im finally watching the "olderish" videos and got this wonderfull scene right now 😂😂😂

[@cookingmadesimple8678]

The best driving instructor ever! Thanks sir. ❤️

[@AnthonyWabo]

12:33 that was sooo funny yet a perfect description 😂😂❤❤

[@2smart3guys]

u sir the best instructor on sticks on YT

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you ☺

[@rightstar890]

Another great video mate, 12:35 I was cracking up 😂 put me into 5th gear

[@Boop_Nicole]

Thank you for making this video! its one of the reasons I failed my test :(

[@ConquerDriving]

:( sorry to hear that, hopefully you'll get it next time.

[@scorch_aus1960]

Your reenactment of the petrol vs diesel wrong gear was HILARIOUS!!! We drive a Prado and it cracks the shits if you stall, you re-enacted that PERFECTLY! 🤣🤣

[@gratiaDei777]

I thought I was a pretty experienced driver . . . until I saw this video! Thank goodness rev-matching isn't compulsory, else I would still not have passed my test by now

[@ConquerDriving]

It does take years of practise to really get good at it.

[@sofiapinna6440]

Honestly in Europe (at least where I live) everyone drives a manual and no one does this rev-matching thing, idk why so many American driving videos talk about it.

[@spicysnowman8886]

Haha my second time ever driving a manual I accidentally rev matched perfectly into 2nd, haven't been able to replicate it lol.

[@giuliasarno7432]

I passed my test because of your videos!

[@deviant7100]

that rev matching when you did it fast was cool

[@klompaca]

HAHAH the diesel impression made me spill my drink, it is spot on! The car goes like "are you fokin kidding me mate?" had quite a fun ride when I swaped from a petrol to a diesel. The way they drive is quite different.

[@elsalu6279]

Since I started my lesson I watch ur vids and m learning a lot in every lesson I do ur advice and it worked thanks a lot man 🇲🇦peace

[@kavishkagamage3848]

Best driving lessons i ever had ! Reason - You prove it scientifically ! Thank you so much !

[@pejmansalmeh187]

U are the best driving instrictor.i learned a lot from you.thank you very much for useful videos.i am miles away from you and the only thing ican do is support the channel an wiah you health.

[@TheElad]

you changed my life, sir! thanks from Israel!

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm very happy to hear that I've helped you! 😊

[@judahbaggerman2294]

Im in Australia theres no youtubers in Australia that teach driving so i watch drivers like you in England

[@ConquerDriving]

I hope the videos help.

[@finlaymorgan1405]

Your blip downshifts are very impressive

[@Traveler-rf8ye]

Lol 12:20 was a great explanation of how my husband's diesel car reacts when it's cold and I start driving😂. Once I even unconsciously spoke to the car and said “geez CHILL”. I’ve never driven a manual petrol so idk how dramatically it would react when it’s starting out cold, but my husband’s diesel car really jerks ALOT at first.

[@josuekpanyoofficiel467]

Like I said in an another video, this man is THE REAL DEAL, HE IS FOR REAL 🤝

[@trarath9371]

"FIFTH, FIFTH, NOOO! SELECT THIRD!!" While bouncing back and forth. That part cracked me up. Lmao in my truck. Thank you for teaching me how to drive a manual.

[@cooltroop2]

😂😂😂 ikr

[@StuartChau500]

I’ve only passed in April 2019 (and only bought a manual car in September). But I’ve been playing on simulators with steering wheel controls for quite a few years so I’ve been practicing driving (with realistic controls) both fast and slow for some time before I touched a real one. While the driving itself can be very different (even for the best of software), it does give you quite a head start in getting used to the manual controls. I’ve been practicing these braking techniques from a few years before I started learning so when I bought my manual car, I only had to get used to the car itself and not the actual method. But like you said, I wouldn’t recommend it to actual rookies either because while it can extend the life of your transmission when done right it can also massively decrease it when done wrong (it might even cause a crash).

[@ConquerDriving]

Driving sims can actually do a lot for a learner. I recommend them.

[@jonathanmartin9299]

Thanks!

[@BritishBiblioholic]

Me, knowing I don't have a rev counter and trying to learn how to drive without it after using my instructor's car for months 😢 Learning in my own car now and hoping to take my test next month in it, but will have to see if I can master it in time!

[@oh5079]

0:55 letting the revs go down to around 1000Before going down to the next gear you can bring the clutch up easier. Because the rev basically stay the same 3:00 rough guide on down gearing 5:30 example

[@gravemind6536]

This is fine but I wouldn't recomend it in 5th or 6th gear as the engine will certainly lug. This method you mentioned works best at city speeds.

[@bethanharding2559]

These videos are so helpful! I’ve only been learning for 4 weeks however I’m struggling to think about everything I need to do at the same time but I’m sure that comes with time :)

[@ConquerDriving]

It does get easier with practise, I hope you find it easier soon.

[@bethanharding2559]

@@ConquerDriving Thanks! I’ll keep watching your videos and learning

[@bethanharding2559]

@@ConquerDriving Had my driving lesson with my Dad today and wow, I’m so shocked at how much I improved driving after I watched your video, thank you so much ☺️

[@zethcader6478]

How are you doing now?

[@aminebencheikhbrahim5053]

Te be honest, this is pure gold !!

[@Jadymoo1994]

Best video Iv seen for this explained it great!!

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you

[@FragmentedNightmare]

Great explainations of manual driving.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you!

[@WarsunJurei]

learnt in a diesel, now drive a petrol, never really noticed a difference but I have maybe 3 thousand miles under my belt in my year n half. Still a new driver

[@TheTunamouse]

Thanks for the very clear explanations! This is so much better than my own driving instructor 😂

[@LukTzeChing]

12:34 a mad man in a traffic jam

[@magalys3124]

This is the most informative video I’ve ever watched . My driving is so inconsistent , sometime I release the clutch smoothly but other times .. 😂.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you! Practise practise and... Practise.