Driving a manual car in traffic and on hills - different techniques for city driving explained.

In this video I explain the different ways you can control a car in slow moving traffic on hills. This video will help you if you're trying to learn how to drive a manual car or want to improve and add to your existing manual skills in city traffic. I also include a tip to help you rest your clutch leg in traffic.
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[@SteezyyGG]

This is the guy we all wish is driving behind us when learning Manuel.

[@jackgill6519]

Who’s Manuel?

[@brianjoshuabanawis3105]

I dont wanna learn manuel

[@abyss1997]

Who is manuel and why do we have to learn him

[@romanyourcousinbellic594]

Ahh Manuel! My friend!

[@SadBheeseChurger]

@@romanyourcousinbellic594 Lets go bowling cousin

[@samanthacirino4529]

These videos have been absolutely incredible!! I’ve been driving for 12+ years but always owned automatic cars, just bought my first manual car and it’s definitely been like learning for the first time all over again! You explain things so thoroughly and calmly and touch on so many points that many instructors would likely not even consider to be important in a driving lesson. Between these videos and practice I’ll be back on the road in no time!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, thank you for watching!

[@MaddieCollins13]

I feel this! I’ve been driving for almost 8 years now and just got my first manual. My dad’s been trying to teach me how to drive it, feels like being a teenager all over again. But there’s so much nuance to a stick shift, and all those little details don’t come across when my dad says “Engage the clutch and put it in gear” These in depth videos are a huge help!

[@haronkagutha9330]

Best instructor to have ever come across

[@عقيدالفيفا]

Before Michael Schumacher became a pro racer, he was watching this guy tutorial 😂 Loving his tutorials even I don't drive Manual but learning both Manual and UK English :P

[@hawkeye200130]

Not british, but thanks for the video. I'm looking to buy a manual soon.

[@redlicorice3379]

Ive been watching this for like 1 hr

[@adrianjosephsenerpida2423]

As a beginner manual driver, the hardest part for me is uphill drive and clutch control.

[@AJ-mw4nb]

I shushed a motorcyclist as you instructed at 14:58 doing a handbrake hillstart and I stalled. What am I doing wrong? Should I have shusshed him louder?

[@artemkatelnytskyi]

How long does the wait have to be to take advantage of start stop system? I too think that turning the engine on and off constantly won't do much good, but environment wise it must be beneficial. In situations where it is appropriate.

[@ConquerDriving]

There a great video from engineering explained about this. I think it's is 5 seconds but of course will depend on the car. I don't think it's worth the extra wear.

[@emmanuelov8998]

Should I shift the gears at 2000 rpm or 3000?

[@ConquerDriving]

Shift as low as you can without the car struggling to save fuel. The faster you need to accelerate the higher you should rev the engine.

[@FakeButt]

There is also another point for not chasing the car in front. I've noticed that very often when I am in a queue of cars waiting for the traffic light to turn green, as soon as it turns green the cars will get going initially for a second or two but then slow down or even come to a stop again. I guess it happens because of differences in the time it takes each car to get moving but if you try to chase the car in front you will most often have to brake again.

[@ConquerDriving]

So very true.

[@VandelayH]

Only a true hero stalls intentionally.

[@randomdudewithbatmanashisc4746]

More so in traffic

[@rufusgreenleaf2466]

*Driver behind:* "They've stalled, but it's a learner car it's ok." *Passenger:* "He's on his own though he has to be the instructor." *Driver:* 👁👄👁

[@mathiasrefshammer5607]

Yes

[@sebastiandelacruz3849]

Ive done this one time because my gf was being annoying and wanted her stop fucking with me while i was driving 😂 shut her up real quick like.

[@alishaashed2793]

@@rufusgreenleaf2466 wht a nice words...

[@neoshenlong]

"You won't get better if you try to keep up with the traffic in front" is probably the best advice I got from this video. Heck, it's not even for driving only, I'm pretty sure that's advice that applies to anything in life. But you made me realize how many mistakes I've been making because I panic when I see the cars in front of me act much more proficient than me... but of course that will happen, I'm still learning and they are not. It's so obvious, but it's so easy to fall for that trap. Thank you.

[@ConquerDriving]

Many people do fall into the trap. Is the same for most things in life, example if you try to learn tennis by serving as fast as a professional you won't make a successful serve and be able to continue a rally to get practice hitting the ball. I was concerned when I saw a tennis teacher teaching a young boy how to play on Saturday, the teacher kept firing balls at him quickly and the poor kid had no chance to return any of them, in fact I saw him have to duck for 1 to avoid being hit in the head. The kid would have learnt more if the teacher would have sent him balls at a speed that he could successfully return them at. That way the boy would have had lots of practice making racquet to ball contact building up his skill of how to hit the ball.

[@checkyourfax]

For me, it actually helped me learn. I was trying to figure out how people were so fast. So I watched these videos, and I've almost fully mastered rev matching upshift and downshift. Also the fastest take off is getting easier for me: gas down to 1.5k rev and then bite point, more gas, clutch further up, more gas until you can let go and floor it for a second. It's not that hard really once you got the hang of it. I drive both a diesel and a petrol: Yes diesel is easier, but a modern petrol with a turbo is almost as good at low revs as a diesel, so the difference is almost negligible

[@mathiasrefshammer5607]

nisse

[@TOXICPUCK]

There’s more people in the US that don’t even know what a manual is than there are people that can drive them. You get some real assholes I’ll tell you.

[@isbuayne]

exactly. and also i always think am i too slow bcz of tge cars behind me

[@M-UltraInstinct]

Only guy who mentions the heel-down and heel-up method for clutch control in traffic👍

[@smashb3766]

Time stamp?

[@Ultima2876]

10:39

[@isabelsalgado2001]

OMG I'VE LOOKING FOR IT EVERYWHERE

[@BrightAndBeautifulThings]

As a short person, can't do the heel-down and heel-up method. 😂😂😂

[@garyscheffen3047]

Keeping the toe pointed is important. On a vehicle with a heavy spring or a tough friction point I drag my heel against the carpet as I slide my foot back, while keeping my tow pointed.. It adds enough friction to give better control. I don't do this all the time it will wear out the carpet lol .but it helps in certain situations especially when driving something new to me.

[@lilterrrio1921]

You taught me that ive been rushing it too much trying to keep up. Advice i wont forget as im driving. Thank you.

[@ConquerDriving]

Glad to hear it

[@geraldineorji5664]

Exactly one of the important things I learnt in this video.... I always try to keep up and end up stalling and panicking... from now am just gonna take my time and get my bite ☺️. Pressure off

[@JohnJames.]

Yeah, especially coming from driving an automatic for years

[@yammmit]

@@geraldineorji5664 yeah that’s the way to do it. you just have to do your best to be patient and not get flustered. i’ve mastered starting from a stop and it took me about a month. the only issue i have now is making 1st to 2nd smooth lol

[@xoajade]

It's hard too bc the impatient people behind start honking which also isn't helpful & rather annoying / intimidating.

[@kgetsi6312]

You literally are the best. Learning how to drive with my dad as an ‘instructor’ is a nightmare. You would think he yells for a living. I learned more from watching your videos than I did from being in the car. Thank you

[@Mikeyy016]

Omds same

[@redlicorice3379]

Lol

[@AveChristusRex789]

Same 🤦‍♂️ I know English more than the language I talk to my parents to so my dad thinks it’s a good idea to yell while instructing me smh

[@ankakinki5269]

Me too!!

[@mawisa4life]

😂😂just came here after my traumatic experience wit my impatient pops yesterday. hope u doing well now

[@misha_mikul5001]

I got my license two years back and I'm still anxious to drive in traffic. Ugh driving on uphill is a nightmare. last week my car stalled twice on uphill and engine stopped and rolled back but somehow I managed to move 😭 I almost cried lol, luckily there was no car behind. Your tutorial always helps me and this one is much needed. Thank you 🤧♥️ hopefully I'll overcome the anxiety and drive well. I don't wanna depend on my brother and dad for transportation 😣

[@ConquerDriving]

It's nice to hear the videos help you. I'm sure you can drive. If you can drive without traffic you can driver in traffic. Try to ignore the pressure and accept being a bit slower than others if you think it will help you.

[@misha_mikul5001]

@@ConquerDriving Sure I will. Thank you 😊♥️

[@MickeyCool30]

I have been driving and learning in traffic only stalled occasionly. I was a wreck when I first stalled but now I almost stay calm. Its literally experience. Thats the important thing when stalling to put handbrake on select neutral, turn back on select 1st get bite dont worry about traffic around you or other drivers concentrate on being safe, so what if the car in front speeds off? These videos have helped me massively like other videos. We have lots of hills around us with tight bends so I have no choice to creep forward, go slow, stop etc. You get used to it. It does help as when you come across them elsewhere you are more used to it. I think its important to give more revs than flat so stalling is less likely and not to get close to car in front. I found its hard to juggle feet if not using handbrake in traffic uphill. I have learnt to slow gradually and look further in front so you sort of roll forward barely using revs and many traffic situations sort themselves and you keep moving but obviously you sometimes have to stop. Its not a bad thing to go slower as the traffic may move and sort itself out without having to stop 👍 i stalled at roundabouts but obviously I wasnt giving it enough revs, but I was learning to look at traffic on roundabout (only a local small one) and was concentrating on other aspects, its hard to get everything into your head at once, it takes time, but it all comes together eventually

[@pussyyyy]

How can u get ur license if u didnt know drive in uphill with full traffic, no offence

[@misha_mikul5001]

@@pussyyyy fyi I'm from Malaysia.. the manual car I got to drive in my driving school and the manual car I am using now which is my dad's are not same.. my father's car is very old model, I have to release the clutch high to make the car move. So I went through some difficulties in balancing between clutch and gas particularly when driving on uphills :)

[@Dr.Kornelius]

Lesson learned: don't go to Colchester to practise driving 😂

[@ConquerDriving]

😂

[@diandra4311]

Whenever I try to be as fast as the one in the front, I end up over-revving out of panic As soon as I relax, and do it in my rhythm (of course, not extremely slow so I don’t block the traffic) everything works out just fine This is especially about hill starting but also other situations in traffic

[@ConquerDriving]

Go as slow as you need to and let the speed come with experience and confidence. Normally the quickest way to truly learn and gain confidence.

[@christofferwaltersdorff4303]

I was never told to keep my heel up, didn't understand other people didn't struggle in traffic as I did. Finally found out and had to teach myself to use the clutch all over again. Thank you for sharing, really important stuff

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome ☺

[@mathiasrefshammer5607]

@@ConquerDriving Hes not welcome, hes an impostor (among us) (sus)

[@mathiasrefshammer5607]

Very funny among us reference. #Funny #LMAO

[@Jesko_VRS]

These modern manuals are really easy, my grandfather drove manual cars that made you work and had zero margin for errors. Modern cars are chill.

[@ConquerDriving]

True. Modern traffic however. It's a trade off.

[@Jesko_VRS]

@@ConquerDriving True 🤣

[@transient442]

True modern cars are a breeze to drive. Sometimes when people are driving with me in my car they say you don’t need to rev the engine to move up in traffic and I’m just thinking yeah must be nice

[@nashmi-8609]

specially the 3 seconds of auto braking that would solve everything in hill

[@MickeyCool30]

Not in the busy traffic uphill, my dad drove manuals in 1950s and not much traffic at all so not much stopping, he got an cheap automatic although he developed Diabetes so had to and it was a breeze and it just creeped forward in traffic

[@modelo4504]

Didn’t know handbreak start was a thing I don’t have an instructor just bought a car and learning to get home🤣🤣

[@abdullahul-haq6944]

The craziest thing is I saw another video the other day where the guy was advocating heel down, and later in the video he was apologising about the fact that he wiggles his foot without realising it 😂😂😂. Don’t trust anyone else guys 😂👌🏽

[@keytrapkama.collection4522]

So its recommended that we should put our kneel up for clutch what of brake and accelerator should the kneel be up or down

[@goldmadellionofficial4225]

I literally just watched that video like 10 minutes ago😭😂😂💔

[@annettakerley9838]

Hi Richard for the past 18 months I have been studying your video's I have found them a godsend and so informative. Every topic I studied and am very please to let you know with the help and advice from your good self I passed my driving test first time today with 3 minors at the age of 66. Many thanks Richard for you time and patience for making these brilliant video's.

[@ConquerDriving]

Wow, I'm happy to hear that and congratulations!

[@shehrazad3433]

Well done !

[@blaineharrison01]

I passed my test at 17 but couldnt get my first car until I was 28. Your channel made getting on the road so easy, thanks Richard 🙏

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome ☺

[@ohmyfeets6262]

11 years😳 didn’t u forget how to drive or something??

[@blaineharrison01]

@@ohmyfeets6262 Yeah i did haha, thanks to Richards channel it didnt take much to come back

[@sossoya86]

lol same .

[@mangoesyum]

How has your driving been since getting your car?

[@stuart_sibanda]

As a new driver, your videos are a gem. Ohh that uphill is a nightmare. Stalled and rolled back lastweek.. Still gathering courage to drive again 😂

[@JohnJames.]

Really try clutch up first. Listen for the bite point , then gas. Once you're at the bite point the car won't roll. And you still have a foot on your brake

[@stuart_sibanda]

@@JohnJames. This was some great advice been doing well on the inclines, it does get better after all. Thanks much🙏

[@JohnJames.]

@@stuart_sibanda you're welcome, I'm learning myself, that was the best tip I've had so far , and clutch is your friend

[@crabsy6452]

I have absolutely no idea how people struggle with a manual gearbox

[@pilotsora]

Just because it’s easy for you doesn’t mean it’s easy for other people.

[@Choko-Boko]

You always wear the coolest socks! Great advices, thank you!!

[@shubhampawaskar2278]

I'm 18 and I just know that how to drive a car. It's only happens with Ur guide lines to drive a car fully safely and most importantly that understand a car that how it respond on our behaviour. It's only happened by seeing Ur videos. Most thank you. Make more videos to better experience in a car driving. From India ❤️

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you, I'm happy to hear that I'm helping you.

[@Garf2O]

I cant wait until i can stop stressing out about driving my new-to-me manual car watching these videos at 3am and be able to just hop in and cruise with no worrys.

[@ConquerDriving]

Practise will get you there. Keep it up.

[@uspstudio1183]

Oh man! 16:47 - 17.03 ("Car is leaving, doesn't matter!")... phew! wish I had that amount of practice and calmness to be able to do this efficiently. Wonderful explanation guiding a newbie like us.

[@jasminewood8164]

Recently brought myself a car and found myself struggling with remembering certain things to help me drive better and your videos have been so helpful. Guess the point is to just stop caring about what other drivers think if you are slower or stall, just take your time. Also the heel up has helped me so much, I never realised I drove with my heel down until now

[@TheAviationChannel]

7:01 *Karen taking up 2 lanes*

[@MineKingGamingTr]

Saw that XD

[@coffeeman882]

Just like how she takes up 2 seats

[@ArthurShelby-PB]

Would love you to be my driving instructor haha

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you ☺

[@robinh9081]

I hope I’m not being too much out of line but… I’ve never seen anything hotter in my life! I love manual cars but uphills always have been such a fear for me, especially when someone is right behind me. Seeing this guy doing this so easily, calmly and collected… I just can’t. He’s bloody amazing!

[@MonkeyassasinXD]

I stalled 3 times in a row on the freeway in stop and go traffic going uphill. It was definitely because I was nervous and rushing. Wish I watched this video sooner.

[@yammmit]

I did the exact same but on a steep freeway off-ramp the first day I drove my WRX home. Literally stalled it 3 times then just burned the clutch and went lol. significantly better now

[@aqwbakunawa2405]

whose watching this because you like his accent and his voice makes you fee calm

[@GamingGrenade1]

Finally starting lessons next month and your videos are among the best out there Also if you grew a mustache you would look exactly like Freddie Mercury

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you. Also, I'm a big fan of Queen.

[@SM-tb3uc]

@@ConquerDriving haha, i love this channel

[@CrimsonSlytherin]

This is such good advice- I’m in a hilly traffic ridden area and now hoping to learn manual. And it’s in the states so most vehicles are automatic and in traffic people are quite rude here. Not looking forward to that but super excited for the little manual car❤

[@josejimenez-gw5yl]

Had a guy drive on the oncoming traffic cause he got frustrated that I stalled 3 times on a small hill, honestly it was then that i realized I really dont care and hes right when you get into the cycle of stalling you gotta just take a sec, calm down, and go slow. I’ve only been driving manual for like 2 weeks but i already feel pretty comfortable

[@darthhammer1475]

I learnt how to drive in a automatic car but almost two years later I am wanting to learn manual so I’m watching this guys vids and he explains things as a professional would so very helpful.

[@JohnJames.]

How did you do, I managed to drive myself to work all week with just KZbin

[@davidcleckley]

6:32: "you will thank me." Me: haha okay it can't be that serious. Me: *starts consciously using neutral more in slow traffic* ... Thank you 🙏🏾

[@ConquerDriving]

😄

[@EnemyDwarf-TTV]

@@ConquerDriving you should never coast no matter how fast you are going, this is poor advice. and if you are worried about you clutch leg, even tho you look fit an able, drive an automatic.. there is no such thing as good coasting and bad coasting., it is all bad. if you was to have a rear impact you have no engine break holding you back and smash up the road you go.

[@Danielagostinho21]

@@EnemyDwarf-TTV your clutch is down anyway, the engine is still disconnected

[@EnemyDwarf-TTV]

@@Danielagostinho21 no it's not you are rolling in gear.....

[@Danielagostinho21]

@@EnemyDwarf-TTV at those slow speeds the engine has to be disconnected either through clutch or neutral otherwise it would stall. Furthermore the gear by itself doesn't do much to brake/slow down, afterall it's Just a transmission that transmits the power of the engine to the wheels either for acceleration/engine braking

[@rozchristopherson648]

I'm in southwestern Pennsylvania in the US. Lots of hills, mountains, valleys and rivers. Definitely a challenge of a manual. Thank you for this video.

[@npxmnpxm]

I've found your videos so helpful, thank you. I've had a V-shaped learning curve: I never really thought about anything when I started driving a manual, then I worried that I was destroying my clutch every time I touched it, and now I have a much better understanding of what I'm doing and why. I've found a lot of reassurance in your lessons.

[@ftimaali2527]

Thank you for sharing this lesson it's very useful and clear I'm just stating leaning through your videoes those helped me lots thank you again.

[@jessicalopez4636]

I’ve been practicing driving a stick shift & I have a hard time with the clutch & gas but I found this video helpful, well I haven’t tested it out yet but when I practice again, I’ll definitely take your advice. I hope my next practice goes more smoothly & I don’t stall as much. My handbrake doesn’t work tho so I have a hard time going up a hill but I’ll find a way to make it work. Thank you tho, you explain things very nicely☺️

[@jessicalopez4636]

Yay I did it & I didnt stall!!! It was only my 3rd practice & I got a hang of it quick, all thanks to this video☺️ I'm so proud of myself & so happy, you just have to be patient & dont give up😁

[@saaliminham8062]

Bro looks like the antagonist on john wick chapter 4😂. Honestly thought, thank you for the video. Its very very helpful ❤

[@georgejones8197]

As ever, another great video. Whenever I experience tricky situations on the road (only had my car for a few months) I always come to your channel and find a clear and helpful video which explains the best practises/approaches to successfully navigating the things I struggle with. Thanks a bunch!

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm really pleased to hear that!

[@HowdyYT]

Had a stressful time coming home today. First experience in traffic and going uphill at the same time. Watched your video on the basics yesterday, and I made it through just fine (thanks to the bite zone explanation in that video). Came here to make sure I used the correct techniques. I probably should have been in first gear while going, but second was okay. Probably put some more stress on my clutch then first would have. Anyway, thank you! You are the best teacher I have found on KZbin! The way you explain why and how you do things is so easy to understand, which makes applying these skills so much easier. Thank you so much!

[@sumeet8358]

Your tips are excellent but sad part is that can't work in India ... Because here we have to make just few centimetres gap otherwise all side vehicles will start rushing ahead of car. Anyway Nice Explanation 👍

[@ConquerDriving]

I understand that driving in India is very challenging.

[@WowzaGuy]

I want to commend you for producing such an accessible video. This is loaded with all the tips and know-how that I wanted when I was a beginner. For example, the tip about letting the car coast if below 1st gear. Invariably we all figure it out but beginners don’t know if such a technique is appropriate. Well done!

[@hayleye2]

This is amazing, everything my instructor hasn't told me 😅 thank you!

[@samgaita]

Stalls a car and drives off like a boss talking of "Cycle of staaalling" Epic :-)

[@paru9237]

Can’t believe I’ve been watching his videos since I started driving and he is based on my town of Colchester . Brilliant

[@kbh7771]

Mateee within a day, this vid helped so much. Didn't stall once on uphill traffic.

[@shodema]

Thrying to get my first car soon, that will also be a manual. Big help to know a few things before I start!

[@nguviemuruko961]

I was always afraid to drive and thinking what other drivers might say if I make a mistake..but after watching a few of ur videos I have gained alot of confidence and I'm starting to drive easily

[@weshanrose7899]

Wow,wow, good and clear,understandable driving lessons. Keep it up. So happy to learn from you. Infact av not had a perfect instructor online like you 👏👏. God bless u. Concerned learner from a very beautiful country KENYA 🇰🇪

[@ikizul3871]

In developing countries such Indonesia,only middle class can afford to buy a car. I am only be able to buy a 1000cc car,Front wheel drive,7 seat,965 kg net weight,manual transmission. But,there are also many people who can buy more expensive cars in here. I dont care about velocity. But the problem is,we have many uphill in here. Could you show how to do stop and go in very steep hill with 1000cc manual car,fwd,with 7 people or full load in it. Is that possible to do that with those conditions? My car is a made in japan . It has 89 Nm torque,66 horsepower and it has 1500 kg gross weight. I am sorry for such ridiculous request 😁,and sorry for bad english. I know we can use clutch pedal as brake when we stop in uphill. But,the experts say that it will make your clutch broken faster,they say we should use parking brake. But unfortunately,when i used parking brake,it seems that its not enough in some areas with very steep uphill. I need to use foot brake in addition. My car is still new,it has been only 16 months since i bougth it,it just traveled about 7000 km. And then,my car does not have start uphill assistant,so i need to move my right leg very quickly to gas pedal. Could you show the best way to do start uphill in those conditions?😁

[@ConquerDriving]

This video may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWTGhZ-tgt6nnLc But it sounds like your car may not be up to the job. Starting on steep hills does wear the clutch more quickly.

[@vikrantkulkarni1241]

Well explained and demonstrated. Your way of explanation is cool.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you.

[@tatendachaleka3314]

this video actually helps improve ur driving experiance. l actually got my licence by following these steps so guys pliz pay much attention to my man here as he is the best wen it comes to driving lessons

[@ShaneBaxterful]

I am soon to be a first time learner, I need to get driving sooner rather than later and I have been putting it off due to high anxiety. You have shown me in your videos that I can take my time and don't need to stress about being on the road. It actually looks fun! Thanks for everything mate, I hope I find an instructor that is as caring about their clients as you are.

[@finfoxwolfpack2542]

This is the video I needed. I lost my confidence on traffic stops and hill starts because of stop-start bunny hops. I’m looking forward to trying these methods without stop-start and getting more control of the car.

[@kirstylouuise]

you are so funny and so helpful. the stall cycle 🤣 happened to me in my last driving lesson i stalled 3 times at a roundabout so you’re definitely right hahah

[@edgarochoa6805]

This guy such a great teacher lol 😂 helped me out so much bro!!!

[@daviedaking6317]

I learnt driving but still watch your videos to get the best out of myself. The best instructor in the whole world

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you ☺

[@TonmoyBorah7]

As an Indian, this video makes me jealous of the "rush" hour there.

[@Danielagostinho21]

Finally I see someone mention heel and toe on hill starts although with its difficulties

[@kieranmz4614]

Yeah the only reason I clicked on this video was too see if he would mention that. Not the easiest technique but if you can heel toe already it feels a lot more natural.

[@Justin_ibbi]

I would Lesson To the Redio But I’m Making Video🥰😂😂🥰🌹

[@cheebwhackah7970]

Been learning on and off since I was 17 and now I'm 34... it's about time I passed and stopped putting it off since I failed my first test a few years back. I failed my test by rolling back in traffic and the tester had to break for me...otherwise I'd have passed :'( But now *I* actually want to learn, not just because others say so... I'm trying my hardest to brush up and remember the basics... driving in traffic and stopping at junctions and roundabouts is hard without having to concentrate on 50 other things at the same time. I think the best thing you've mentioned so far is to take your time. Rushing just makes you more anxious and I hope I can learn from my past mistakes :D Thanks for the videos. I'm sure I'll be watching many more in the coming weeks!!!!

[@ConquerDriving]

The key is to focus on one thing at a time. Generally that's where you can go and where you can wait. If you're still learning car control then it's best to be away from traffic where you can focus on the car.

[@Alexa-xk7gi]

Anybody knows what's the zig zag line means?

[@ConquerDriving]

Don't park, stop or wait.

[@Alexa-xk7gi]

@@ConquerDriving thanks! So kind of you answering 😃

[@abdirabbi8232]

Thnx i learn u something

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome

[@suyashsawant98]

Watching video because going solo road trip and it's gonna be hilly area 😅

[@BritBoundDiaries]

22:00 My stubborn instructor needs to hear this.

[@ConquerDriving]

Coasting at very low speeds is necessary but it is bad to get into the habit of pushing the clutch down too early at high speeds.

[@pelay01]

Hi Richard. I'm having driving classes and i have one question that my instructor didnt teach me. What's the advantages of putting the car in neutral while driving? And can you stop the car by only braking and it doesnt stall? Thanks and keep making these helpful videos as always!

[@ConquerDriving]

Neutral and clutch down are essentially the same thing, you're free wheeling. So you can't stall. You can always use the brakes, the brakes aren't independent of the engine, gearbox and clutch.

[@billiespace761]

Thanks for the detail explanations in your videos . Your definitely in the top 3 best driving channels on KZbin :)) hope your KZbin channel keeps growing ✊✊ :)

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you!

[@idriece1926]

I've been driving a manual for almost a week now and wouldn't have been able to do it without your videos. I've noticed after a few days of driving when there's no car behind me on a hill I do the handbrake starts perfectly smoothly. The moment there's a car behind me I end up panicking with the acceleration out of fear of rolling back and I either release the hand brake late or peel off too quick and get a jerky start or the car skids off. The advice of taking everything in your own time and not worrying about trying to keep up with traffic is great

[@10anshul98710]

Thank you for helping me learn driving thousands of miles away from you in India 😊....Yes it's true that watching videos will not make me a better driver, but loads of practice will....but at the same time watching such videos have been immensely helpful when I sit on the driver seat and apply the techniques I learnt from the videos. I only wish my trainer had 10% of your eagerness to teach, patience with the learners and general enthusiasm about sharing knowledge. In my case(and in most the cases), trainer is just there to sit besides you... explain the basic controls and you are literally expected to learn driving on your own! Trainer is there to apply brakes in case needed...and to get irritated with learner's mistakes! If you want to know about how to judge the left of your car...why exactly you push certain combination of pedals in certain conditions...how to safely manouver in traffic...the standard response is: You will learn with practice. Of course I will learn with practice! But I am a firm believer of getting your basics right... learning the safe and efficient techniques.. practicing those and making a habit, rather than figuring out the working of machine myself with 'practice'. In this regard, your videos have been immensely helpful! You are helping people become better drivers and the roads a safer place...THANK YOU!

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm very happy to hear I've helped. Thank you for watching and I wish you good luck on the road.

[@naabligay9542]

Uphill and clutch control is a nightmare for every driver sometimes, sometimes you can get it right, sometimes not. But you can learn from your mistakes and next time you'll get it right, the best thing is you don't go above your biting point and without a little bit of gas you'll definitely stall., thanks for this video

[@Tirrith]

Wish I would've known all this when I was a learner driver! I stalled 5 times on a steep hill because I panicked after the first stall, and my teacher didn't help me. Finally managed to drive off but it was a struggle 😅

[@ConquerDriving]

I hope this video and a bit of practise sorts things out for you.

[@truet608]

okay i’m 2:36 seconds into this video and it already has explained more to me than any other video. god bless you

[@mugashagoden.]

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[@omindeshadraq5284]

Best instructor i ever got on youtube👍👍👍👍

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you.

[@simranlyngdoh7599]

doing this in india is impossible xD

[@Ecbb610]

Can’t thank you enough for your videos. They are so helpful. You just have a way of explaining them so well! Thanks!!

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you ☺

[@iMrPlenty]

i always do stuff at my own pace, you should see how pissed people get 😂😂😂😂 hypocritical people forget quickly that they were once in a learner position and had to take their time to learn before actually proceeding in traffic in a higher pace.

[@ConquerDriving]

You're very wise and strong, it is hard to take things at your own pace with pressure from others. The ability to ignore the pressure is a skill in itself.

[@nottix624]

I really appreciate this. The full reason why I have a hard time is because I keep me heel down and don't use my whole leg on the clutch. Thanks man, nice!!

[@mickaelsflow6774]

11:10 that's very interesting. My instructor told me to put my heel down for the clutch instead of keeping it up. And it doesn't make sense to me. But you repeat it in this video again. Is it common to have the opposite advice?

[@ConquerDriving]

Yes, keeping your heel down is common advice but does not work for many, this video may be of interest: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH7Weo2GpMqlbdk

[@huyvuquang9533]

The excitement when he sees traffic 😂😂

[@ConquerDriving]

😂 I needed it for my video.

[@vanai2359]

How I start up a hill: first I lift the cluch up until the biting point (when the car trembles a bit) then quickly shift from brake to gas and as I push the gas down I release the rest of the cluch. This method is common here, called "the scale". Does this wear off the clutch?

[@ConquerDriving]

That cause little wear to the clutch, but doesn't work in all manuals.

[@TheFullswordslord]

I already have my license, admittedly for a short time, but honestly this combination is indeed my biggest fear. Thanks for the vid Rich! Very helpful!

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you, I hope it goes smoothly next time you're in traffic.

[@meshachangel1661]

Thanks I'm learning

[@Sam-us7nl]

Wish he taught lessons in London 🙏😢

[@EGWL93]

14:56 Exactly one of the passing criteria for Singapore driving test, and always makes me nervous for missing out the bite point, so it is rarely being taught on road by my instructor. Instead he taught the clutch break technique, which is on 15:27, which I find it more convenient but can be quite tiring if drive long.

[@ConquerDriving]

15:27 will not work in all cars though.

[@EGWL93]

@@ConquerDriving that's something new I've heard. Perhaps I've to endeavour to learn the proper technique .

[@1mgvideo]

The driver of the silver car needs a lesson in lane discipline. I thought the red car driver going downhill was going to park. It was too close to the kerb, I believe.

[@carlosnunes929]

Completely agree, driver of the silver car was clueless

[@Adam-zp4it]

Can’t describe how much your videos helped me and surely a lot of other people. Keep up the good work man, take care.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you!

[@enguangwang3731]

if you drive in NYC, you better move as soon as the light turns green, or you will have 10 cars honking at you. lol. ppl in NYC even honk when there's traffic and the cars are literally not moving. they think honking helps move the traffic. european drivers are way better drivers.and of course more polite and respect other drivers on the road.

[@smashb3766]

London is the same

[@ConquerDriving]

So it sounds like the horn is used to vent frustrations. Even if it won't have an improvement on traffic flow. Honk at a learner, they will almost certainly take longer to move away as rushing doesn't lead to good control.

[@firdousahmad2484]

In one month I progressed well for uphill start n stop traffic. Initially I only used handbrake method but now I release the clutch to bite point and then release foot brake and press the gas quickly....thanks a lot

[@ConquerDriving]

Driving gets easier as you get skill.

[@MarkCullinane-gl6kz]

How long were you driving for when you decided to use the foot brake instead of the handbrake?

[@firdousahmad2484]

@@MarkCullinane-gl6kz about 2 to 3 months

[@MarkCullinane-gl6kz]

@@firdousahmad2484 👍

[@margaretcronin4073]

Before we go any further, can we talk about the socks and shoes. Great video sir.

[@ConquerDriving]

😄

[@louisleclercq9372]

Very helpful dude Thankyou !

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome

[@s.a.9503]

this is so scary watching cars driving on the left side of the road, like i am driving into the oncoming traffic.

[@davidoneill7554]

1:03 My mans driving uphill with an open door on his van...respect 😂