Changing Gears when Turning in a Manual Car

Changing gear at the same time as steering is a challenge for many new drivers. In this video I explain and demonstrate how you change gear without losing control of your steering.
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00:00 Intro
00:24 Examples
01:28 How to improve
04:15 Changing gear on junctions
10:52 More advice
11:51 How long will it take?
14:05 Outro

[@gregreegregree6407]

If you don't have your license yet just no that everything is going to be okay and that a driver's test is much more easier than you think.

[@joelsletten3386]

I second that. I was so nervous that i was shaking like crazy but 20 minuttes into the test i was completely calm because it was just second nature. If you are complerely comfortable in the traffic you WILL pass your test. You have to actually make a mistake you usually wouldnt normally do. Just focus on making checking mirrors, blindzones, blinkers etc. second nature and you will ace it

[@keifer7813]

The 'more' in your last line is redundant, my friend

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@@keifer7813 I would give it a blue line

[@Mockeryjay]

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[@keifer7813]

@@nabzace What do you mean by blue line?

[@inncit]

You made me tear up when you said not to let other people put me down and just keep practising. It felt like you are talking directly to me and this message is exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you so much, if not for your videos I would have given up long time ago. You are truly an exceptional instructor and human being, I really appreciate you🤗🚘

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm so happy to hear that, thank you. Many people feel the same way when learning to drive.

[@abunaimmuhammedkalil5524]

That’s exactly how I felt today! I’ve had 34 hours of lessons so far. Still I’m not confident in certain areas and scared and nervous to drive. My instructor’s has always told his learners learn faster. I’m too slow. I should have improved by now! If I make a mistake, he keeps asking why I do that. I feel so down

[@rachelbailey52]

@@ConquerDriving Hopefully watching your videos will help get me through my lessons. I'm 50 and never driven but I'm determined to drive because if I don't do it now than I never will.

[@konchady1]

My instructor told me to try steering with one hand, with the other on gear stick, after a few lessons. I actually felt like I forgot to drive for a minute. The instructor was surprised at my behavior because he thought this would be easier. What happens is that driving (especially for manuals) is all about developing good habits and a rhythm. Even a small change to the routine, especially for new drivers can be a daunting experience. Of course, with enough on road experience, you can even drive Mr Bean style :P.

[@JohnJames.]

I had a couple good shifts today that gave me a good boast of confidence, but then shot back down from not getting into third in busy traffic, I just clutch in and pulled into a parking lot, got into first calmed down , got on my way. Drove 60 km today , with hills and mild traffic, with no help other than this man

[@mrj4082]

@%DECIMATE% well said. I agree

[@yeetwchybaban]

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[@kirstywalker6839]

Even though I passed a few months. I still watch your videos.

[@induwaraganepola1499]

Thank you very much for these driving lessons . I got my license last Friday and your videos helped me a lot. I am from Sri Lanka and I didn't even go through learners so actually you were one of my teachers . I am really thankful for putting a lot of effort on making the best videos for us . I am still going to watch your videos because I have learned so much from you and I want to learn more and become great at drive so again thank you very much for your support and wish you the best of luck .

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you 😊

[@onlyforkbj]

What you said at the end of the video about different people having different skillset and one might need more time than others is so encouraging to many. I can quite certainly say that you are a great instructor. Great going mate!

[@Josh-yy8xv]

I have a friend who took 50 odd lessons and a friend who took 15 lessons, I know which one I trust more to get me to our destination safely. If you have the patience and persistence required to learn for that length of time, I think you're more likely to care about doing it properly.

[@ConquerDriving]

It is true that people who have more hours generally have a higher standard when they pass.

[@hubertinnovationdingo9708]

Unless the 50 hours dude has no skill and the 15 hours dude has an affinity for driving.

[@Chloeann2024]

@@ConquerDriving What car do you prefer manual or Automatic?.

[@bogomilsgg4848]

@@Chloeann2024 manual, he's already made a video about it and he recommends that you learn on a manual car even if you intend to drive automatic later on.

[@rhyanandrews1979]

@@Chloeann2024 it’s ideal to learn in a manual. Even if you plan on driving automatic. By passing in a manual, you will be licensed to drive both manual and automatic transmission cars. However if you learn auto, you can only drive auto cars. Which limits your car selection a fair bit

[@davidcleckley]

You give me the lessons and motivation I didn't know I needed.

[@ianishalawrence4143]

I've been watching a lot of driving videos but I had to comment on this one. I've had difficulty driving and changing gear, especially when it came to bends, I panicked and I've had over 30 hours worth of lessons. This video made it so much easier to understand ways to make this easier for me. Can't wait to put this into practice :)

[@MrTomfooligans]

American driver here. Of course I learned automatic and have driven that for the last 16 years. I just wanted to say thank you. With your assistance-I must've consumed hours of your videos this month-I took a Civic Si for a 24 hour test-drive this weekend and was able to put maybe 3-4 hours of really good practice in. I felt especially well prepared for the inevitable stalls and followed your advice about not being overtaken with anxiety. I am seriously considering a manual for my next car because the experience was so engaging and fun and I genuinely mean it when I say I don't believe I would have had this level of success without your video lessons. Sincerely, thank you.

[@MrTomfooligans]

Follow-up. About two weeks ago I bought my first stick shift. Our version of the i30 N-Line. I'm in heaven.

[@beyondthehorizon4707]

am a driving instructor from UAE and i find your videos very interesting, thank you and keep going pal.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you!

[@patrickannan27]

The encouragement at the end of the video did it for me😉. I just loved that part more than remembering all steering and gear change tips in this video😄. Guess what else I love...ALL YOUR VIDEOS!!!!!😘

[@vashstampede360]

Richard Fanders you're a good man! Thanks for the reminder that I don't need to pressure myself in learning as fast as other people did..

[@TomCatCat781]

Been driving for a long time, but havent driven a manual in over 10 years, your videos are an amazing refresher whilst also learning new tips along the way, thank you for the pep talk and confidence boost!

[@Evitae1201]

Thank you, this video (like all of your videos) is so helpful and I absolutely love when You include some stories from your own life and experience, makes me feel like - ahaa there is a real person and not just driving instructor doing his job. Would love to hear more stories! ❤️

[@jitishchavan27]

Though I'm busy right now can't wait to get my hands on a car asap. Thanks your Vids are huge help!

[@enkaipan1]

Yours are probably the most useful videos for new drivers. Thanks

[@valentinonaicker4019]

This has really helped me improve my driving skills on a manual car yet I don't have a driver's license I learnt alot thank you

[@lyndonmorris5411]

Hi Richard I really enjoyed watching your videos everyday and I'm learning a lot from you and you are one of my favourite driving instructor on KZbin and you are a great teacher

[@johndoe7766]

nearly two years I got my license, but still regularly come to check out your videos which are absolutely spot on!

[@severussnape5171]

Lol, I was wondering about this today for the first time when I watched my friend change gears as he turned right at the traffic lights, it's serendipity that you uploaded video of the same topic today x

[@ConquerDriving]

That certainly is a coincidence.

[@averyalexander2303]

Great tips! I use to struggle with this too when I first started driving but after driving for a couple months and practicing these techniques where safe I got used to it and it feels natural now, I almost don't even think about shifting anymore steering or not. Thanks so much for taking the time to make these videos!

[@larsmorabe4718]

I've watched your videos ever since the pandemic started due to curiosity and genuinely wanting to learn how to be a good driver even before getting a license. Just last month I got my driver's license and tbh no disrespect to my irl driving teacher but I learned a lot more from you (since they were too complacent on me already driving great for my second day learning), I pretty much adjusted my learning for a left hand drive vehicles and rules. Pretty much just dropped by and wanted to say thank you for always making quality content man and despite already getting my license, I still continue to watch your channel to still get better at driving.

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on getting your licence! I'm happy to hear the videos have helped.

[@ingchinprasert5264]

This guy seem like an amazing instructor!! I would love to learn with him.

[@BrainyBytes7777]

Thank you so much for the advice you are giving on driving tips. I really enjoy watching your videos, because you explain things very clearly for me to understand. I don't know if anyone has told you, but you are a great speaker!

[@jesselamptey8985]

To to be honest Richard you are great teacher,thank you by watching your video, you don't know how much confident I am now to go for my test.

[@emilystanley9657]

Love the encouragement at the end I really needed to hear that. I feel stupid when I hear people passing so quickly and I’m still learning after years of lessons. Got to stick with it I guess

[@ConquerDriving]

Focus on yourself and don't compare, I know I'm happier and get more done when I don't compare.

[@LouiseLou-ub5my]

Doing my lessons and I always find this guy understanding and nice to watch

[@idontknow3386]

Thanks from NZ bro, This is the one thing while driving manual that gets me nervous sometimes and this was the only video I could find properly addressing this. Feeling more confident for my test just after watching this :D

[@pluggedmedia3640]

This is quite encouraging, "People have different sets of skills!"

[@itismeanttobe]

Thanks man this really elevated my spirits sometimes i feel that support is absent even if my instructor tries to tell me that mistakes are made and we're learning it doesn't feel heartfelt 😅

[@LexusLFA554]

I had my first lesson yesterday, and attempted this. My driving instructor called it "washing the dishes" xD Because of your videos he actually asked me if I had driven a car before. I used your tips in BeamNG to practice since at least a year.

[@user-ir4ze3hx9d]

You are a hero, i love your videos. They help me so much!

[@mohanlakshmanasamy8263]

Step by step explanation is superb and also dealt very systematically. For a beginner, repeated listening through rewinding would be helpful to know each and every tip absolutely

[@bud700]

Your advice are good not only for driving. I would try to apply them at work ext. Thank you!

[@paddym27]

you are such a good teacher it is kind of unreal

[@npxmnpxm]

Helpful as always, thanks. I think my habit has been to linger in first when turning at a junction.

[@skn__07]

I'm having some serious trouble with this and there you go with a perfect explanation. Love this channel. My driving improved a lot after watching you. Love from India.

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm happy to hear I've helped!

[@sabsab1914]

Your videos are always so helpful

[@hartzlemon9319]

Such a great video ive really been struggling with this while being on my L plates this helped a lot

[@evelyntramell5237]

I just learned to drive manual car because i only familiar with automatic car, thank you so much for this video sir you saved my life

[@u_gokus]

This is what I need! many thanks for that video!

[@matlhokothabo]

thanks man your videos helped me pass my test two weeks ago.... I'll recommend your videos to others for that

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@dineoprincess7147]

Im motivated to go make a booking for my test tmrw,thanks a lot.. ❤️SA🇿🇦

[@chakisamomin5650]

Last 5 mins the most important thing I needed to hear and my brother most importantly . I really hate the comparison. It really brings down my confidence

[@mitzfitmusic]

Currently doing my manual driving lesson's and its going well, I'm learning not to rush or put myself under pressure to become a perfect driver overnight. It's all a process; one that I should enjoy as I love driving!! So I'm just taking it all in lesson by lesson. I've got a brilliant instructor who is very supportive and helps me to get a better understanding of how a car actually works. That is very important because once you understand how a car actually works then you know what you're doing to the car whilst driving. I study your videos on the days that I don't have lessons to keep the momentum going and I can absolutely say they are helping me in more ways than one!! It's like I got two instructors so THANK YOU SO MUCH for all your content. It is very helpful.

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm very happy to hear that! 😊

[@allanbahati1942]

Once again, exceptional video!

[@cw2126]

Great stuff, thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

[@Jan_Hendrik]

It will be hard to practice but this video helped me alot , Thank you for all your videos and lessons on how to drive a manual car , It's all thanks to you that my driving skills has improved much beter , I feel more confident when driving and I appreciate your help.

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm so pleased to hear that, thank you!

[@timo-vandeput]

2 days ago I passed my exam, your videos made a big difference in learning how to drive. Thank you!

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations! I'm happy to hear that!

[@marybm2542]

Your videos are so helpful to me. I must agree with you...first and second gear are harder for me for some reason. When I’m making a turn, I get kinda nervous bc I want to make sure I’m in the right gear....1st is obviously too slow so second should be the right gear to put it in.

[@lindsaylovelock5637]

He explains it very good and sounds easy to do, if you have the confidence.

[@richarddalupang3095]

Thank you so much Sir I really needed this lesson....to be a better driver 😊😊😊

[@deepakjoshi4081]

Love you videos, making me a better driver.❤

[@nedazhecheva9315]

Thank you for sharing these great tips, Richard! I have watched a number of your videos and the advice you give is always helpful and easy to understand. As an inexperienced driver, I've had this problem with switching gears as I turn - I'm afraid I'll lose control. As some people here have mentioned, my instructor too used to teach me to turn on first gear and now it's hard to kick the habit. Thank you for the much needed encouragement at the end of the video!🙂

[@kasiakasia8746]

I wish you were my instructor. At least I can watch you on youtube

[@slow_white]

Thanks this video has helped me mentally.

[@hamsterama]

Great video! After owning a manual car for a year, changing gears while steering is one of the things I haven't yet mastered. I think it's even harder than learning how to start smoothly from a stop without stalling. I mastered starting from a stop, but I still can't shift while turning. I'll give these techniques a try, especially the part with practicing by having one hand on the shifter while making turns.

[@ConquerDriving]

I would agree it is far more challenging than learning to move a manual car.

[@himanshujoshi2342]

Very nice skill you give 👍🏻

[@al-anoud-123]

Thank you so much, this is very helpful :)

[@Destro7000]

Thanks Richard, I'll be using this. This was my number #1 issue as a beginner, I would always reach a right-hand junction, be told to do a gear-change on approach, let go of the wheel with my left hand to reach for the stick and immediately (accidentally) start drifting my steering off to the left. I couldn't figure out how to stabilise my position when I didn't have 2 hands-on.

[@888games]

Thanks your videos really help

[@DepecheMode5]

Thank you so much for the videos

[@joannacrosby9579]

Love your rant about how long learners take - I must have had 100 hours by now, still learning! Needed to hear that.

[@ConquerDriving]

You're not alone!

[@Th4KanjiGaming]

I just wanna say I passed my manual test for 2nd try, all thanks to this channel, now I can finally solo drive my Mustang GT 2017 I just got few weeks ago, felt bless, god bless you all 😇😇

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations! I hope you enjoy the car.

[@gavinnaicker6393]

I'm a fan of your work, Many of the roads in the townships are terrible (the cities are fine) & densely populated here in South Africa, which makes manual-driving just a little more difficult e.g. avoiding portholes & stop-and-go on a hill. You should definitely check it out from a professional driver perspective on your next holiday.

[@spicymangooo]

I've heard both, you can and you can't/shouldn't, it's left me a little confused :| I'm a timid new MT driver so having confidence from the theory helps me learn. So thanks for the confidence boost.

[@muteesarichardkizza7548]

Thanks 👍 mr Richard for your video it really helps me alot though I have failed multiple road assessment I sure one day I will pass because of your videos

[@ConquerDriving]

Keep trying, you will get there!

[@Schicksal0]

I took a long time with lessons but got the license on the first try last month. I just knew i wasn't ready and I learned something new every lesson. Friday i get my first car. I am 36 btw :D

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@WarsunJurei]

Took me in total about 2 years to pass my test, it was first try for the practical second for the theory, reason? Low funds, and a bad experience with my first instructor. Had my licence for over 2 years now, car for year n half I have my moments of being a terrible driver. Still the best thing I ever did as it gave me the chance to get a new job, which I enjoy and now I have freedom* to do more things *freedom depending on fuel prices

[@cjjiver1767]

You are super. Love you friendly, chatty, style.

[@tyronehayato1910]

Thanks mate!

[@BijuTeo]

Get what you want, so you can do what you want! Amazing advice! Thank you, Richard! I can't believe you were not good in English! I think you speak so clearly with a perfect diction. I would guess you've made those exersices for a good diction with a cork in your mouth. 😀👍

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you. I left school in 2003 so I guess I've had plenty of years for my English to improve. I'm still bad at spelling though. But spell check sorts that out 😉

[@JB-jx9bh]

Get what you want so you can do what you want👏👏👏👏👏

[@SIRXNZ]

My instructor tells me never to change gear in a turn even though I feel it's needed because the revs go really high

[@rudinam2409]

If you're confident I say go for it.

[@worshond-gv8ck]

same here. i had been searching for this exact topic for weeks

[@forresten]

You should either arrive at a junction with the proper gear (slow down to the appropriate speed), or shift up after the junction. At least that is what I've been tought back then. The goal is maximum control, a little rev ain't gonna hurt, unless you are revving the nuts of the car and the transmission in an frequent manner.

[@forresten]

@kouzou8 probably it was as it was because the aim is to teach how to turn without coasting. while the clutch is disengaged, you can not rely on the engine to pull, or to brake. of course in real life the clutch is pushed for a finger-snap duration. clutch out, change, bite, release. but even i saw people turning with a partially engaged or completely disengaged clutch.. which is not that safe considering you have steering an braking control, but little to no engine one :/. however i agree with you.

[@ConquerDriving]

I would say it is a key part of becoming a competent driver.

[@williedlamini9418]

Your videos are very helpful bro please keep up the good work i highly appreciate them can you kindly revisit the parallel parking with more and clear details when you get the time, thank you

[@ConquerDriving]

I have another parallel parking video coming soon.

[@williedlamini9418]

@@ConquerDriving Appreciate it mate will definitely wait for it

[@THEOMEGA-ou5yy]

Thank you

[@tobyharper8614]

I've been learning for almost 3 years on and off, taking my test in September for the first time. Hoping for the best, but haven't really had much practise since Covid.

[@ConquerDriving]

I hope it goes well in September! Good luck.

[@tobyharper8614]

@@ConquerDriving Thank you :)

[@mahamifataw8480]

You help people alot, may Allah help you too, keep on that way........

[@mimiworku4129]

Thanks ❤

[@diegoalvarez6861]

I totally agree with you, now days is very hard for people to learn how to drive because their parents expect that their children will learn at the same amount of time and even if they do is not the same because parents have been driving for a longer time so tecnically their parents took even years to properly get the hang of it and that's why my sister hasn't been able to drive yet :(

[@ConquerDriving]

The roads are also more challenging.

[@diegoalvarez6861]

@@ConquerDriving yeah there's also that :(

[@kuchojoe500]

I love your funny skills...

[@Anonymous32225]

Thanks

[@benimo6]

What a legend

[@yassirouu]

thank you

[@kaebogtimater]

nice bro

[@bankertangsang]

It's really annoying how my instructor compares his learning time to mine...I'm learning slowly and I know it,.thank you Sir..😁

[@ConquerDriving]

What matters is you get there, not the time it takes. After all, you only need to do the journey once.

[@bankertangsang]

@@ConquerDriving I really appreciate your time Sir..I mean you really sacrifice everything for us..thank u so so much and God bless You.😁

[@mugashagoden.]

Thanks Richard love from east Africa Uganda 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome Mugasha

[@CROAiva]

this guy just gets it

[@voxicity4718]

This was my one roadblock (pardon the pun) when learning to drive. For some reason my brain couldn't comprehend the idea of bringing the clutch back up before or during the turn. Instead I would keep the clutch down and go drifting through the turn like I'm driving on ice In case there's anyone else out there struggling with the same problem, I'll tell you how I fixed A downhill road with a turn on it, with the new road being at an incline This forced me to use the break to control my speed, and I had no choice but to bring the clutch up or the car wouldn't make it up the incline after I had turned I did this 3 or so times and then it magically cemented itself in my brain

[@ewan787]

Fantastic video, Richard! Oh, and have you seen the new images of the new Skoda Fabia that is hopefully going to be released this year? I think it would be a perfect fit for the Conquer Driving channel!

[@MichaelFlatman]

Be interesting to see how far the seat leon goes before retirement.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you. I have seen the photos, I'm sure it will be very good. I'm very happy with the Leon for now.

[@asasdsaasda]

L (learner here), wait? you can change gear in bendy roads? damn, my ex instructor always told me I should wait till the road is straight, this change the gameplay

[@fabiolourenco08]

Great video, some useful tips involved. Would of been even perfect if you was showing your footwork whilst making the manoeuvre

[@PardeepKumar-ol1wg]

Really 😊I like how you explain about all things by the way what do you say end of the conversation? Cheer you or what???

[@ConquerDriving]

Cheerio. It means good bye.

[@wesfields9322]

This is important

[@cornersclip2009]

Great

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

Have you seen the new Seat León and the new 7-speed DCT transmission? It’s now a very small gear selector.

[@ConquerDriving]

Yes I have, I'm not a fan of the new one.

[@simple11q]

I've sincerely become a one-arm-bandit richard, one hand on the steering wheel other resting on the gear stick. Is it a bad habit, to that excessive extend? I find it super comfortable. Doing the 'window washing' hand maneuver when turning. People who 'feed the wheel' with both hands ... well it, looks awkward and takes longer... thoughts?

[@ConquerDriving]

As long a you have good control of the car it's good enough for me but may not be good enough for an examiner. You do have more control with both hands but it's only really needed at speed - for example not many racing drivers use one hand.

[@dara_1989]

i steer n change gears , both with my left hand . my right hand hold d steering while i change gears with d left . ... d trick is to use breaks n race more often

[@AkoSiKingKongTV]

01:49 That's how i do steering and control the gear. so you could always maximize the potential of the vehicle while driving or racing, i only use both hands in steer only at high speed comers

[@AkoSiKingKongTV]

05:07 nicely done, if you've done the other way around, you might be facing the wrong direction, specially if you rev high or in a rear wheel drive cars