How NOT to stall a petrol car | Build muscle memory and clutch control

[@UKDrivingTest]

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[@MK-gb3rw]

Driving Crawley yes it was very useful thanks, been driving a diesel in my instructor car and I’m already on main roads in 5 hours, i always tried to put gas when I’m at the bite in the Diesel so I’m ready for petrol even tho my instructor encourages not to use gas before clutch when I take off in dieselise. Jumped in my dads 7 seater petrol car today for practice in a parking lot. Having never driven it before, I struggled a bit, The car was shaking when I was letting go of the clutch slowly, but luckily using a bit of gas in the diesel still made the car not stall, the car felt like it was about to stall, but the gas saved it. I never knew you had to put gas before the bite always and when you hit the bite you hold it for 5 seconds before you slowly lift up the clutch. Quick question: can you move off in a petrol with no gas if you leave it on the bite, will it not stall if you just leave it on the bite. I’m also struggling with oversteering, any help/tips. Thanks for the help in this vid (pedal cam was very helpful)

[@sumti3732]

Thank you so much for posting this. I passed in a diesel car now im trying to drive a petrol and im struggling. I actually feel scared of stalling. Youve helped a lot!!!

[@UKDrivingTest]

Great to hear. Unfortunately it is a common story, learn to drive in a powerful diesel and then you buy a petrol and struggle as you have not got the habit of adding gas and controlling the clutch.

[@thepurdychannel8866]

Put more gas on before moving off in a diesel you can move off with no or little gas

[@bobbyweirddick6556]

Driving Crawley I’ve been practising with my driving instructor diesel car, always struggled to keep it a float. Today I drove my dads petrol car and it was like I was on mods. Super easy in comparison to diesel.

[@gravemind6536]

@@bobbyweirddick6556 All engines are different everyone just needs to adjust to whatever car they get. There is only 2 reasons you stall, lack of power and releasing the clutch too soon or a combination of both. There are plenty of powerful petrols and weak diesels but the reason in most cases Diesels are harder to stall is low down power whereas petrols have lower power at the lower rev ranges but with more modern cars this is changing. I learnt in a petrol, got a diesel when I passed and wondered why I never stalled it before realising the power delivery made it nearly impossible. I upgraded to a much newer petrol and suprisingly only stalled a couple of times as the engine performed almost in the exact same way.

[@user-qk4dv9bp6r]

Omg sameee😭😭 why is petrol so quiet?? My car has no sound

[@dalie1990]

Why oh why did I learn in a diesel, I’m having a nightmare with stalling at lights and when there is people behind you it adds more pressure, my legs start to shake makes it even harder.

[@UKDrivingTest]

It might be advisable to take it back a few steps, and go to quiet residential roads to practice you basic car controls skills, trying things like hill starts clutch control when turning the car around. I know it will be a bit of a pain to start with as you will not be able to use you car as freely as you may like, but by keep doing the traffic lights etc. it will keep adding dents into your confidence, and dents are hard to remove.

[@V_For_Vigilante]

Dont be scared of the people behind you. If u piss them off just know that ur not doing it on purpose

[@sarbjitsidhu7450]

Same with me, worrying about the people behind me 😏

[@dalie1990]

@@sarbjitsidhu7450 Don’t worry at all mate I’ve been driving on my own since December now, get past the first few days getting used to your own car and you will be completely fine, I go everywhere on my own now no problem.

[@mohammadbilal5761]

If you stall you stall , its all about how quick u can recover from it and carry on moving, i can assure ya the embarrassment only lasts for a few seconds tops and then u carry on driving and forget all about it , the more u panic the worse it gets , just worry about putting your handbrake on starting up your car again and giving more gas before moving off

[@MMKLYH]

I done my driving lessons and test in a diesel and now driving a petrol so this video is going to help massively and will test this out and get more confident with moving off

[@UKDrivingTest]

Good to hear, whilst learning in a diesel can seem like a good thing, as it is easier, it can also be a bad thing as you learn bad habits, such as not setting gas. Hope the techniques on this video help you to get use to your petrol car.

[@gravemind6536]

@@UKDrivingTest I think everybody should learn in a petrol ideally a NA petrol with 60hp that struggles to pull its own weight if you can drive that kind of engine you can drive anything and not stall.

[@UKDrivingTest]

@@gravemind6536 yes it is a good debate. learn to drive in an older car with a tiny engine so you can drive anything, or learn in a modern powerful car to make it easer and less stressful.

[@harryali9672]

Ditto 👍🏽

[@HollyStaniford-vx3mu]

This might actually have saved my confidence, same story as others, learned in a new diesel fiesta with hill start assist etc. was taught specifically to do clutch all the way until car started moving with worked beautifully in her car. Now driving a 2005 petrol beetle at just stalling for fun. Trying to get the hang of reversing into my narrow driveway from a busy road and when reversing over the tiny bump of a curb I stall over and over and then feel like I’m keeping everyone waiting and keep stalling at traffic lights and give ways. Asking everyone I know for advice and they all just say “you’ll get used to it” or “every car is different” but me explanations about how to actually fix the issue so thank you so much for a very comprehensive lesson. Can’t wait to give it a go so I can get my confidence back!

[@yt-ji8bd]

Thank god for this video! Drove my new petrol car for the first time today, stalled about 5 times in a row at a red light because I kept panicking and I saw the woman behind me moaning and making hand signs and people were overtaking me. Probably the worst situation I’ve been in ever and so embarrassing but I have to learn.

[@UKDrivingTest]

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[@Kalash74]

exact same thing happened to me but thankfully no one was complaining

[@daraawe5701]

This just happened to me 😭......was stuck in the middle of an upwards slope roundabout and couldn't move off. My legs started shaking, and I was panicking. A nice guy had to come out of his car to help me. I feel so embarrassed.

[@bananeneter999]

My fellow diesel driving test passers and first time car petrol buyers. You are not alone lmao.

[@tamoye0202]

Bought a petrol car and I’m a nightmare on the road, I’ve stall the most at traffic lights and junctions. I believe this video will help x thank you already x

[@UKDrivingTest]

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[@temiscott]

I saw 11 videos tonight and I must say *Thank you so much for your explanation*. I understood you and I can't wait to try again in the morning

[@UKDrivingTest]

Scott Temi that is great to hear, I try to make my videos different from others. I am sure the other videos have more views than mine, so please like and share the videos to help me get more views 😀

[@temiscott]

@@UKDrivingTest Done, thanks.

[@AKtuallyme]

Helpful! My driving confidence after passing the test in diesel is shattered after I stalled couple of times on cross roads on a busy day in my petrol car. Will give this technique a try and hopefully I get my mojo back.

[@UKDrivingTest]

I am sure you will get your mojo back :-) just make sure you practice the techniques on the video several times and on quiet roads, to really build that muscle memory and confidence.

[@adz3170]

Hi, just thought I'd update you. I just did my second attempt at a theory test and passed. I got 47 out of 50 for the multiple choice and 57 for the Hazard perception. Thank you very much for your videos and help. They really helped a lot.

[@naveenjosephjose2532]

Underrated tutorial, so detailed, no show offs. Well done and very helpful ❤

[@TheAwesomePegicorn]

This video was incredibly helpful! Like many others I learnt and passed in my instructor’s diesel car, which also had the button/ automatic handbrake. Now I have my own, relatively old, petrol car as my starter and I’m having to learn how to use a petrol clutch and get used to using an actual hand brake. Still sticking to the quiet roads for now!

[@UKDrivingTest]

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[@shaziamiyanji8188]

Thank you for posting this video - have been watching it everyday since I’ve got my first petrol 1 l car. It has honestly helped so much!

[@UKDrivingTest]

Glad it helped

[@AntoniZeppelin]

Similarly to other people, I passed my driving exam in a diesel and now own a petrol. I can definitely feel the difference and I find it harder with a petrol engine. I'm fine with straight roads, but on hills, I stall too often, because my instructor never taught me how to use the handbrake, just the regular break (basically find the biting point whilsts holding the break, and then when I have to go, release the break and slowly start releasing the clutch whilst adding gas), so I will just somehow have to learn how to use the handbrake myself

[@UKDrivingTest]

Yes sounds like they did not teach you some important things. As per the video, start on a mild hill on a quiet road and go from there.

[@AntoniZeppelin]

@@UKDrivingTest thank you! Thankfully I have a very good area nearby to practice 😁

[@queenie4714]

My instructor has just changed her car to petrol, and I'm struggling with hills, plus I keep stalling. Hope I get use to it soon. Thanks for video.

[@UKDrivingTest]

Hope the video helps. Try some of the exercises shown and you will get a lot better.

[@queenie4714]

@@UKDrivingTest I'm going to try these, I've had 3 lessons in new car and my confidence is going, I feel like I'm really scared off hills now. My test is booked for nov so im hoping I get better. Thanks for your videos and replying 😀 it's really helpful.

[@SoraGremory0121]

this video helped me a lot, I always got told there was never a difference between a diesel and a petrol and they drive the same, I done my test and lessons in a diesel and bought a 2022 focus petrol thinking it would drive the same, pure embarrassment on my driveway

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[@patrioticsouvlaki]

This is a very nice video that covers all points, i switched from a mazda 6 diesel to a Mercedes A150 petrol and i haven't stalled that much but today i did and it's completely different, the clutching, the gear changing and everything, thank you!!

[@MaariaSharif]

Currently trying to adjust from a diesel to a petrol car and this video is so helpful, thank you!

[@UKDrivingTest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamesbyrne5787]

I'm currently learning ,doing my lessons in a diesel and then practicing in a petrol and it has been quite difficult going between the two. But I am hoping to get my own car and would like both diesel and petrol to be an option . Thank you for making these videos I have had a lot of anxiety about learning but it is getting better with practice and keeping positive 👏

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[@erikatodorova5068]

Good one! I passed on my test on a diesel Honda Civic and bought a Punto (less powerful car) and stalled many times when moving off. Thanks!

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[@nateillustrations4652]

I've the same problem as everyone else here, learnt diesel bought petrol 😅 stall twice driving home from work today and now I know why! Thank you for this video dude 🤘💜

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[@user-pc9yb9vi5k]

Going to try these exercises tomorrow. Thank you for going into so much detail!!

[@monicak181]

This video has been a game changer! Learnt to drive in a diesel car and passed over 2 and half years ago. Now driving a petrol car and needing to drive to work soon...have been stalling so much which has made me crazy nervous about coming to a stop anywhere! Can't believe I didn't know to apply gas first and then find the biting point! Will be practising loads tomorrow morning!! Thank you so much!!

[@UKDrivingTest]

Glad the video helped, unfortunately many instructor teach in power diesel cars and then let their students get in 'bad habits' of moving off with just the clutch and no gas, this will work in a powerful diesel but not the the typical small engine petrol cars many new driver buy after passing their test.

[@kennymeldrum4660]

Ditto.

[@kennymeldrum4660]

Passed my test 2 years ago in a diesel 2015 corsa. Only just got my first car 🤣 a 2002 fiesta petrol. Struggling with hill starts in traffic and reversing up hill. (Parked in a downhill parking bay and couldn't reverse out 🤣) this video really helped me out mentally. (Stressed out) calmed me down. I think I'll go have another bash now. Cheers buddy

[@UKDrivingTest]

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[@ru2253]

Did you get used to the petrol now? I'm at the same nightmare atm and it's making me want to give up😢

[@TaiwoYemz]

Easier said than done, when learning. Absolutely right. Takes a while to get use to it.

[@JamesTravis]

Great video.

[@UKDrivingTest]

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[@bilalhussein9983]

How would u drive a petrol on a hill?

[@husnainakhtar3048]

Learn-to-drive Travis I watched so many of your videos too

[@UKDrivingTest]

@@bilalhussein9983 the process the exactly the same as shown on the video. People often overthink hill, but there is no difference in how you pull away, with the exception of doing a bit more gas if it is a very steep hill. But still a process of: - Hand brake on - Set gas (around 2,000 revs) - Find biting point, hold - Release handbrake - Keep the clutch at the biting point - Release the clutch after you have moved forward a few car lengths. Often the problems with hills are: - not finding the biting point - not setting gas - releasing hand brake then bring clutch up straight away (Stall) or press it down by accident (Roll back). But as previous said if you follow the advice on the video hill starts are not a problem.

[@lukeb6045]

Thanks, this is very helpful. I’m currently learning in a duel and driving my petrol at the same time. I’m constantly stalling or bunny hopping

[@UKDrivingTest]

Glad you found the video helpful :-)

[@jamesl8053]

Thanks for this video, I'm practising in a diesel and my instructor has taught, clutch, gear, biting point, then the gas, with my next lesson ill try it this way and see how if it feels different.

[@UKDrivingTest]

Sounds good, clutch before gas is not a very effective way to pull away, even in a diesel it often is a slow pull away / no power, so not great for hill starts or busy roundabouts. If you can do gas then clutch it will help greatly and give you confidence in being able to control the car.

[@jamesl8053]

Driving Crawley I did notice I pulled away slow and thankfully I have an almost empty road with minimum traffic where I get picked up from so I have a good place to practice it, control is also something I’ve been good with, it’s stalling that I have issues with, I was okay at the beginning but for some reason started stalling more so I think this technique may be helpful as you have less play with your feet. I have dyspraxia so having multiple things to do at once can be challenging although I’ve done okay so far its more the starts as I said. Again thanks for the video and advice.

[@UKDrivingTest]

@@jamesl8053 If you have dyspraxia then doing the exercises on this video is ever more important. The key is normally to do little and often, so just spend a few minutes practicing finding the biting point each day / lesson. Then practice holding the car still on a hill, don't worry if is not perfect just have a few goes then give it a rest for the day, try again the next day. When developing your pedal skills make sure you are ONLY developing pedal skills, so choose a quiet area so no need to think about other traffic, or signals, mirrors etc...

[@geesmith8453]

I practice using my husbands car and its petrol.. I stall few times and got beep by lorry drivers in Junctions when did a hill start. I will practice using your method. I always do clutch gear, biting point and gas now i know why I stall. Thank you for the video.

[@legendoffeiyouknow709]

9:09 that happened to me when driving off on a hill. Since i'm from the netherlands and its flat here, im not used to it. thank you.

[@cioata_official]

Perfect! This video is great, even my father couldnt teach me this well. Well done!

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[@pokedude104]

I can start out smoothly most times, but what I really struggle with still is getting that 1-2 shift done as quickly without being jerky. In an auto car (like 99% are in north america) you don't need that big pause inbetween 1 and 2 to let the revs drop and usually I've got people right on my ass following me through a fresh green light. Once I'm in 2nd though everythings fine and I can quickly get through all the other gears up to the speed limit.

[@AmbitiousPolish]

Hi there, Thank you so so so much for making this video, I know it's been four years since this video has been released however I recently passed my test in a diesel car and I've gotten used to diesel a lot and today when I finally got to drive the car my parents own it was horrible. I never knew I'd be so stressed out driving a flipping car; wasn't helping how my parents aren't great teachers however this video has made what they've been telling me much clearer and I'll feel much more confident driving the next time. Thank you :))

[@carlosnunes929]

Great video, recently passed my test and I would say that I'm actually excited to start driving on my own but videos like these are always helpful.

[@UKDrivingTest]

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[@PedreirodaAmora]

Apreciate the tips really help me out, being driving for 2 and half weeks with your tips and really helped me driving better and have more control of the car, again thanks .

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[@rajasekhar-ye1cf]

It helped a lot, Appreciate your efforts.

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[@amberc0157]

That last bit was very useful, thankyou.

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[@hyorinxo]

Thank you so much! Stalled 2 times yesterday in my new petrol car. It was so embarrassing

[@UKDrivingTest]

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[@micky4008]

me too! have you gotten used to it yet?

[@hyorinxo]

@@micky4008 yes! Haven't stalled anymore

[@jessicaauldr55a29]

This video has helped me alot, I passed my test in a diesel car with an electric parking break last week. I'm trying to get use to a petrol car now and a normal hand break I've been finding the bite first then pressing gas and I've rolled back a few times on hill starts at lights 😳 and had to get my hand break back on and start over again. I will try to go somewhere quiet later and try your technique thanks 😊

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[@NineSeptims]

My instructor never taught me to set the gas so you are telling me that he watched me stall for an hour while telling me I was lifting the clutch too quickly no matter how slow I did it.

[@UKDrivingTest]

unfortunately this does happen, instructors can sometimes just think stalling is due to bringing the clutch up too quickly, but it can be due to not setting gas first and not holding the clutch at the bite.

[@A.G.Chaudhary]

Explained wisely. Thanks

[@UKDrivingTest]

Glad it helped :-)

[@SultanSaeed_99]

Very informative, same story here, got a petrol car recently and kept stalling 😬

[@UKDrivingTest]

It is a surprising common situation. Hopefully the tips on the video help.

[@alekoshred]

Absolutely on point, all the important issues are mentioned, great job

[@UKDrivingTest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@clemencefulgence9743]

Thanks for the video it helped me a lot now I'm actually the best in my class .

[@UKDrivingTest]

Pleased to hear that :-}

[@clemencefulgence9743]

Thanks again

[@ebaimulema6668]

9:35 I understand but I usually keep on brake the find the biting point by vibration then quickly move to gas

[@UKDrivingTest]

That is what many people do, however it often results in stalling for learner drivers as they don't have a pedal control of an experienced driver.

[@dusanvorkapic4187]

Every car is a separate, different story! New petrol cars start pretty much like the diesels, regardless of torque. Technologies are moving forward. I have a small Kia Rio (2022), 1.2 82hp, no turbo, no torque, but it starts smooth like a diesel. Seat Arona 2019 1.0tsi 116hp, starts smooth like a diesel.

[@jayamala8094]

Tnq so much sir ... I’m your new subscriber I have bought a petrol car and finding it very difficult 😣 hopefully your video helps👍🤗👍

[@UKDrivingTest]

Thanks for subscribing, follow the advice in the video and I am sure you will get better and better in your petrol car :-)

[@taniadobbin398]

Thank you.. I bought my first petrol car and I was really struggling with moving off bc I’m used to my old desiel

[@UKDrivingTest]

After following the tips on this video how are you getting on in your petrol car?

[@taniadobbin398]

Driving Crawley I’m getting better.. practicing away at this wee trick

[@UKDrivingTest]

@@taniadobbin398 keep at it, just need to keep building your muscle memory until your feet do what you tell them!

[@Chrstianhazbinhotelfan611]

You’re a lifesaver! Thank you so much

[@UKDrivingTest]

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[@singletotakentv9583]

Iv found in some petrol vehicles if I do clutch up first and then gas I still can move away smoothly. My instructor taught me to simultaneously clutch up and when you reach the biting point then gas.

[@UKDrivingTest]

It depends on the car, in my current Ford Fiesta Petrol it has some sort of anti stall technology so if you don't set gas it does it for you! But doing gas first is generally a much more reliable method for ANY car, including large and heavy vehicles.

[@gravemind6536]

@@UKDrivingTest Most modern cars less than 8 years old are difficult to stall because they set up the ECU to up the revs if you are likely to stall its not fool proof but it does go some way to compensate for poor clutch control or throttle application. My car will boost me 300 revs if I try to move off with just the clutch.

[@UKDrivingTest]

@@gravemind6536 yep the fiesta on the video also sets gas automatically. it has the effect of making learners feel confident to pull away without gas, but I always try and show them how it is doing the gas for you and when you buy your own car, which may be a few years old, it might not do this and you will stall so I really try to encourage them to always set gas.

[@ciankai]

Hey mate thanks for the vid. Regarding the point you make at 9:55 and using the hand break. My Vauxhall meriva is a petrol with one of those electronic handbreaks (I know..). it requires me to press on the break to even disable the hand break. What do you recommend I do in this case?

[@UKDrivingTest]

Now you may have already done this, but many people misunderstand electric handbrakes, so have you tried the following: - Come off the brake and press you gas BEFORE bringing your clutch up, at all. Somethings the electric handbrakes release when you press gas, but could only work if you do gas BEFORE clutch. - Set your gas and find your biting point, then lift the clutch up a bit more. Somethings setting gas and finding the bite releases the handbrake. Often people don't trust the technology, but every electric handbrake I have come across DOES self release, you just need to do the correct thing with your feet, this varies between car manufacture.

[@dangriffiths6358]

Great video! How about when you’re not at a traffic light and you need to stop temporarily like with meeting oncoming traffic and you don’t have time to put the hand break on how do I not stall in that situation when I’m trying to get over to the gas in time?

[@UKDrivingTest]

When you have practiced the exercises in this video sufficiently you should have built up good muscle memory in your feet. So just trust your feet and move off. Never had someone have an issue with moving off after temporary stops, providing they have built up the skill using techniques in this video.

[@UKDrivingTest]

Just to add as well of course also important to not rush when moving off after a temporary stop, don't use the handbrake, but don't try to rush to move, focus on your feet and focus on moving off smoothly (not on other drivers etc.) using the skills you already have.

[@Silvera-Avian]

And just to note from someone who did get a diesel car as their first, even in diesel cars it's good habit to give it some gas when setting off either way. When I first started driving I used to solely clutch it too much and I think I wore the engine in some way as it started vibrating more loudly - since then I've given it a good amount of gas every time. A diesel has the torque to not stall in this situation, but it's not brilliant for your car/engine to overdo it. Clutch control is probably the thing that takes longest to fully master with driving, it can take months even after your test to get it perfect in every situation; there's a reason why manual has its own test, it's a big skill to learn.

[@UKDrivingTest]

yes I agree, I know some instructor will not encourage gas when moving off in a diesel, as technically it does not need it, and claiming it adds to their fuel bill or wears down the clutch prematurely, whilst this may be true to wear and tear will be minimal, better to teach someone to drive properly than just to drive a modern diesel.

[@Silvera-Avian]

@@UKDrivingTest Plus, diesels aren't exactly the quickest off the line anyway, so if you want to get going with some vigor it just makes sense to anyway.

[@UKDrivingTest]

modern diesels can be pretty 'quick off the line' due to most have turbos fitted plus bigger engines to compensate for the slower pulling away

[@christel9295]

My car is petrol,, and whenever I do stall it and I need to turn on the engine back again.. I recover to move off quickly but there is bad times that it takes me ages just to move off. As I think the engine won't turn on and soon I got it on it stalls itself again. Completely have no idea what it is about.

[@UKDrivingTest]

You need to develop you muscle memory. It sounds like you are sometimes not pressing the gas, or pressing the gas after the biting point, not before, or you are bring the cutch up too high. Also it possibly happens when you are surprised, like the traffic light goes green when you were not expecting it. Focus on developing your muscle memory by doing the exercises shown on the video every lesson, do it in quiet areas so you can fully focus and give you brain time to absorb the information.

[@andreisecrieriu4300]

It really helped me. Thank you very much for the lesson.

[@UKDrivingTest]

You are welcome!

[@kahoulisawsen7619]

Does this work the same when start up a steep hill, am struggling with my petrol car ! Thanks a lot

[@UKDrivingTest]

Yes the technique with the clutch is the same, only thing is you might need more gas. So: - Add gas, normally 1,500 - 2,000 revs, but on a steep hill maybe to about 2,000 - 2,500. But don't stress if it goes to 3,000. - Lift clutch to biting point (sometimes called the 'hold point') and hold. - Release handbrake - Let the car move a few meters forward - Slowly release clutch to top whilst adding a touch more gas The main thing is to listen to the engine, if the engine start to struggle & 'chug' then hold the clutch still and add more gas. Avoid pressing the clutch down as you might roll, also avoid lifting it as it might stall. But basically practice the techniques on the video, on a flat bit of road to start with, and you will get better, you just need to train your feet how to use to pedals effectively.

[@mrseanpride6449]

Driving Crawley are you meant to get the clutch to biting point then add gas. Wouldn’t that be better than gas then clutch?

[@UKDrivingTest]

@@mrseanpride6449 bringing the clutch to the bite before gas often results in stalling, especially on older car and petrol cars. So not such a good habit to get into.

[@mrseanpride6449]

Driving Crawley thanks for replying. I drive a old petrol manual van and I’ve always started releasing the clutch before any gas on flat I sometimes don’t even need any gas. Isn’t it better for the clutch to avoid gas while on it if you can. On a hill I probably do a little bit of gas though before.

[@UKDrivingTest]

@@mrseanpride6449 just seem your message. A van will tend to have more torque so will 'get away' with just clutch, which you could debate is better for the car as adding gas will make the clutch plates spin faster and increase chance of plates heating up and wearing down, but the difference is SO minimal it is not really worth thinking about. If adding gas before biting point caused excessive wear and tear then all the official books on learning to drive would need to be re-written. I always do gas before bit and never had an issue with clutch being worn down excessively, last clutch I had to replace was on my driving school car at about 80k miles.

[@usmansiddique9918]

I had it in my head if I press the gas too much it’s gonna fly off. Never had it explained like this to me. Tried Saturday morning early, after an hour it felt the norm and easy, pedal balancing was what made it click, hill start I’m still learning but getting there,

[@UKDrivingTest]

Good to see the video helped you to understand. I often find people say to me on hill starts the biting points feels 'higher', it is not something I find, the biting point is just the biting point as I go by feel, not by position. But I know what people mean, and it take a bit of getting use to as it feel higher.

[@msnjc007]

Great video, it helped me with getting off the line faster and more smoothly!

[@UKDrivingTest]

Glad it helped!

[@rybrik5302]

@7:10 when practising this. doesnt this burn your clutch?

[@UKDrivingTest]

True it's not great for the clutch IF done for a long period of time. In real life you will only be balancing the clutch for a matter of second, if longer then put the handbrake on and clutch down / off gas to rest the clutch. When practicing you will of course be doing it for more than a few seconds, as shown on video, but as long as it is only a short exercise, for a few minutes, it will not cause and excessive wear and tear. But that practice is essential, without it you will not develop the skill. I see it a bit like practicing emergency stops, not great for the car, but they needed to be practiced so when the real situation comes up you have the skill ready. It's also wha the car is for, for practicing skills, so this may mean it gets a bit more wear and tear then a non-driving school car, but that's to be expected.

[@181VICKSTER]

I picked up my new car from horsham last week isn't this local to you? And I passed my test in January so had to get used to the new car quickly as I had to drive it back to Dartford in kent. Loved the county routes the sat nav took me down too and that was also a first for me :) brilliant video on the never stalling a petrol car by the way 👍

[@UKDrivingTest]

Yes Horsham is just he next town, about 20-30 mins away. There are indeed some good country roads around Sussex!

[@jacquelinemorrison4734]

Thank you so much for posting this. Very well explained .

[@UKDrivingTest]

Glad the video helped, liking and subscribing helps to shows your appreciation :-) Or if you are feeling really nice you could buy me a Ko-fi ;-) ko-fi.com/drivingcrawley

[@BEEMO2]

thank you for posting this bruh

[@petercool2013]

Thanks so much for making this video. It really explains how to have a smoothly move forward. However I am just wondering if I can give gas at 2hen exactly the clutch has been lifted up to the biting point, then slowly give more gas as the clutch is eased up further? Will this work? Thanks in advance.

[@UKDrivingTest]

Yes you can add more gas on as you ease the clutch beyond the biting point, this will typically provide a faster pull away. But you do have to be careful to not lift the clutch too far beyond the bite, for example don't lift fully up too soon, this will result in wheel spin and a lose of control.

[@TJ-mt5iy]

I passed In a diesel not so long ago and I’m having a nightmare in a petrol car I’ve just got loool feel like I’m going back to basics , pulling off is fine as I have plenty time with the hand break etc it’s more at junctions I’m struggling and roundabouts with finding the bite quickly, I find I’m over reving as I’m panicking I’m going to stall 😩 or making more mistakes

[@DA-jj1kg]

Thank you very much really appreciated and nice watch !

[@UKDrivingTest]

:-)

[@user-es4zw1yh2l]

What about in start stop traffic? Putting the handbrake up every single time seems really impractical. Would you find the bite on the clutch first then let go of the break and add gas? So as the clutch goes up, the gas goes down (after you’ve found the bite). I know you’ve mentioned adding the gas after is wrong but in that situation, isn’t that the best solution?

[@ovtroll1199]

I think some petrol cars out there like a corsa c doesnt need gas to get it moving. I drove my friend corsa c and about 100 yards in a dead street and was able to move off like a diesel deapite having just jnder 80 hp. I drive a 2012 polo 1.2 petrol with 60hp and to be honest doing a reversing manuerve has been maybe not frustrating but it was unusual. I felt like i had leas control of the car since i need to add gas. Despite i have the muscle memory to add gas moving off whether reversing or moving forward. I find the uncomfortable bit is tbh burning the clutch (even though i havent burnt it yet) feels strange to use gas even though im not full lock. But ill get use to it over time that i will be cery sure off

[@alexchalloner6216]

Bricking it, passed my test a month ago, had a diesel, it broke down and wasn't worth fixing so I'm going to pick up a petrol car tomorrow🤣 feel like I'm gonna have to learn how to drive again🤣

[@VfxRaptAnime]

Getting a black box in a few days so i gotta get this down quick, seems like petrol cars are completely different type of car. Thank you for the video!

[@UKDrivingTest]

Glad the video helped, liking and subscribing helps to shows your appreciation :-)

[@mantster1290]

when I only put a little bit of pressure on the gas pedal in my petrol car, the rev go around 2500 to 3000 revs pretty quick. And when I release just a little bit of pressure on the gas pedel, the revs go down to below 1000 without ever releasing the clutch. Can you help me with that?

[@UKDrivingTest]

Some cars are like that, it seems silly they make the gas pedals so sensitive doesn't it! All I can suggest is keeping practicing the techniques shown in this video, like sitting while parked and setting the gas and finding the bite, do it daily. Also I would reinforce what the video says about not being overly worried it the revs go a bit high, it is not damaging the car and is not only you it happens to, just keep at it and after a few months it will be better.

[@aryasarthak9919]

Can you make one video where we can learn how to use the pedals when on a slightly inclined plane Or a stop light without using the handbrake

[@UKDrivingTest]

Yes good idea, just loads of videos ideas to make, just finding the time to do it.

[@Hi-TechGuy]

0:02 that's totally me

[@UKDrivingTest]

Not after watching this video and practicing the exercises ;-)

[@Hi-TechGuy]

@@UKDrivingTest now am about to go and practice in my car 😁

[@nosheenakhtar7350]

@@Hi-TechGuy same here i got my car today and i stalled like 20 times

[@darrenreid7311]

Am the same past my test in fiesta diesel now am driving a petrol Honda civic am stressed out with the clutch but gonna try this tommrow gas first and so strange a can here anything in the petrol car

[@basejumperdx4573]

i bakance clutch like you said for 5 hours continue. now there is a smell of cooked barbeque inside the cabin. 😅

[@UKDrivingTest]

Although it is barbecue weather at the moment I would suggest only balancing the clutch for a few moments ;-)

[@Silvera-Avian]

@@UKDrivingTest Indeed, don't be afraid to use the handbrake/neutral if you stop for more than a few seconds! Frees up your feet and gives your car a break.

[@abiasher6703]

In our country we bring the clutch to biting point and make the vehicle stand still then release the leg from the brake and then accelerate....This is all done after the handbrake is released..👉.we use the acceleration first technique only during uphill adjustments so as to give way and move for other cars in narrow uphill roads..so we don't roll back.... My question is are we right or wrong ?..or we learnt it the wrong way and yet drive well...I'm from INDIA...

[@UKDrivingTest]

Technically what you say it not wrong, as long as it works. However from personal experience the issue is then when you transfer cars you stall a lot. It also goes against what the UK Highway Code and other books say.

[@sebibtn]

I’ve done driving school in a diesel car and now im driving my mom’s 1.4 petrol car. Im having problems with the biting point since the clutch is so gentle. Also im avoiding any hill road where there are traffic lights.

[@UKDrivingTest]

Follow the advice in this video. Specifically GAS FIRST and HOLD the clutch at the bite, not just bring up slowly. Practice it in a quiet area or car park.

[@RhysTAGOMOTOFouracre]

Hopefully this video will help me as i been stalling a bit in my toyota corolla vvti 1.4 litre. I brought it to help outside of lessons and have struggled leaving a parking space where i got to reverse up hill. The revs is 1500rpm to 2000rpm correct?

[@UKDrivingTest]

yeah that is about right for a flat / mild hill. If you driveway is quite steep you will need more revs, I would not look for the numbers, just make sure you can hear the car revving.

[@RhysTAGOMOTOFouracre]

@@UKDrivingTest it not a drivway more like a row of spaces on a hill. So for a hill 2000 to 2500?

[@UKDrivingTest]

something like that, but it depends on how steep the hill is and the car. Just make sure you can hear the car revving, if it is not enough you will hear the car struggle, rather than revving, if that happens just press the gas more.

[@hybridangel3403]

I got told off for putting my heel on the ground by my instructor. Her car the pedals are lower however the renault clio pedals are quite high

[@UKDrivingTest]

I think do what works for you. If having you heel on the ground helps, GREAT! If not then don't do it.

[@Tommy-my4tv]

so if I am approach red lights I stop for a second them they turn to green, I'm guessing there would be no point using the handbrake so how do you stop and move off again quickly. I feel like stopping handbrake on, cluch down, revs, cluch up to biting point would all take long to do in a short space of a few seconds?

[@UKDrivingTest]

Yes I would agree doing handbrake on etc etc in your examples would be excessive and add lots of delay. Just do the gas and clutch to biting point bit, ignoring handbrake. This does relate to you level of experience as if you come across traffic lights too early on in your lessons then you might struggle to get your feet set in good time, also could be pressured by other cars so more likely to stall. Only do driving in busier areas when you feel fairly happy with the pedals and can do it naturally, also always think positively, so rather than thinking "I hope I don't stall when pulling away", very negative, think "I am going to set the gas and find the bite to pull away smoothly". Note, a 'fast' start is not needed.

[@Tommy-my4tv]

ahh okay. and if it is on a steep hill wouldn't the car roll back? (thanks for quick reply)

[@UKDrivingTest]

@@Tommy-my4tv on a steep hill yes it might roll, so I would probably use the handbrake, if you are use to it it should only add a few seconds of delay, which is better than rolling back. But I would also try to avoid stopping in the first place on a steep hill, approach slowly in the hope the traffic light will change to green before you reach it.

[@Tommy-my4tv]

thank you. will practice today.

[@gravemind6536]

@@Tommy-my4tv If you get the right bite point and are quick with your right foot you shouldn't roll any more than 12 inches which is perfectly acceptable. You'll get better at with time but don't ever let others pressure you its better to move away in 5 seconds than stall and move away in 10 seconds whilst rushing. On a hill once I am about 20-30m away from the lights I just let the car keep going and come off the brake so usually the lights change while I am still moving slightly which gives me an advantage again you'll get better with expericence at judging these situations.

[@thelonesoldier4518]

Can you show us how to move off In a petrol car uphill.. I think that's what everyone is struggling on

[@aytac007]

trying to build muscle memory for manual cars sounds like rocket science

[@jeffsama7601]

Thank you sir

[@UKDrivingTest]

:-)

[@ridan6155]

My driving instructor's car is nissan micra 2019 and it moves by itself just by raising the clutch. Do you think it automatically adds some gas because it is a newer car? Is there a way to check this and is this fine to do? I only add some gas after I raise clutch to biting point.

[@stephd469]

Just found your video. I passed in a diesel always drove one until now. In my petrol I cannot stop over revving the car when im pulling off. Then i get frustrated. Any tips?

[@UKDrivingTest]

A few things You might not be over revving! So things people think they are because the car makes a sound, but it is suppose to, perhaps not use to having gas when in their instructors car. Even if it is truly over revving how much of a problem is it causing? Is the car still under control? It is probably not as loud as you might feel, so not disturbing as much as you might think. With that being said, if you really really are over revving and it really concerns you then ensure you heel is belie your brake pedal and pivot you foot to the gas, this give better control, then sit there in a quiet road and practice pressing and holding the gas until it makes a ‘lively hum’, around 1,500-2,000 revs (but learn to listen rather than look!), press and hold until you can keep it steady for 10-20 seconds, then come off the gas and repeat several times. The idea being to build muscle memory of how much to press the pedal and to get use to how it sounds

[@tiannaamae6092]

I’m learning in a diesel but have a petrol, went out in my car for the first time and crashed. my dad doesn’t realise how difficult the change is for me and keeps pressuring me to drive the petrol which is making me nervous. He says it’s easier to drive than diesel but I disagree

[@UKDrivingTest]

Don't think I have ever heard someone say petrol is easier than diesel??? In the nicest possible way ignore your dad and do what is right for you.

[@hybridangel3403]

Hi I got told off for heel on the ground over accelerator.

[@UKDrivingTest]

interesting, I can only assume your instructor sees having the heel on the ground as a problem, personally I can only see it as an issue if you have very small feet and by having your heel not he group you are only using your tip toes not the pedals, which is not good as can easily slip off.

[@hybridangel3403]

@@UKDrivingTest thanks. I have now passed she was a fab instructor I have a car now. A vauxhall Corsa. Just scared to drive. But I had my instructor come out who said little and often is the key to overcoming fear. I had my car since last month. .

[@deekshithm7754]

How much distance it travel before stall pulling from stop in 3 rd or 2nd thinking that in 1st

[@ShariGetsIt]

Would you generally need more gas for a car that has a smaller engine? I have a Toyota Aygo that stalls unless there’s a minimum of 2000+ rpm (on hills that is)

[@UKDrivingTest]

Yes often a car with a smaller engine will need your to press more gas, also depends on car manufacture, some will be better tuned and 'easier' to drive than others.

[@markomestrovic7560]

Bro, holding like that on hill will burn up the clutch really bad. Also, dont add too much gas when starting, it will burn up the clutch material 👍

[@UKDrivingTest]

Yes true, however the purpose of the video is to reassure people it is ok to press a bit of gas (about 2,000), the clutch will control it, the over revving was just to show not to be scared of the car shooting forward if the gas is pressed, often an anxiety for many. Holding clutch on the biting point is ok if only down for a few seconds. Again on the video this is demonstrated to help build muscle memory and understand of how the clutch works. Saying to someone press the gas to 2,000 then find the bite may make sense to a confident and experienced driver, but not to a nervous new driver with poor coordination.

[@abdullahhussain9589]

Oh its fiiine😌 he can just buy some more clutch material

[@talilkr5238]

is it ok if I don't press the gas if my petrol car can move just by the clutch in small space areas or traffic. Or does giving gas save the clutch plate?

[@UKDrivingTest]

If it works on your car then technically it is ok for that car. However, I would approach with extreme caution, if you get into a habit of just using clutch on its own you may find you will struggle to transfer between cars and stall frequently. There is not reasons not to set the gas. I know some people don't set gas as they are scared of moving too fast, but this is due to poor clutch control / lack of understand of how it works. Personally I would set gas on all cars, as it is a method that is transferrable, using only clutch is often non-transferable.

[@talilkr5238]

@@UKDrivingTest thank you so much. I will put into practice using the gas.

[@Janshevik]

It's okay using only clutch without gas with petrol car in parking situation without particular slope? I find it easier to control maneuvering on parking lot.

[@UKDrivingTest]

If your car can manage ok, then technically it is ok, it is not causing any damage or causing any safety issues. HOWEVER, if you get into a strong habit of doing it you may find transferring between car extremely difficult, as not all car will allow you to use only the clutch for manoeuvre, or you may struggle on a hill as you are not use to using the gas.

[@Janshevik]

@@UKDrivingTest thanks. Definitely adding gas when starting in crossroads, no fear shooting forward, after all you are supposed to start fast. It is a nightmare on the slope where you have to park sideways ._.

[@Mr.Jasaw13]

Thanks ^^ really helpful .. i thought i was doing something wrong this whole time and it turns out i was xD .. but on a serious note, would you say some petrol cars have inconsistent responses so the clutch and acceleration reacts slightly differently every time you get in you car.. and maybe you just develop the sensitivity for that over time and are able to adjust yourself to your car's slight different responses more consistently by getting used to the "right" sound for certain action or would you say, mate you are just making stuff up and are trying to excuse your crap driving haha but i really wonder cus this is the impression i get ... Like one day i think i found the right balance and the next day bin that and start looking for it again

[@UKDrivingTest]

I think sometimes it can feel slightly different if the engine is cold or not been driven for a while. But not much difference, it may be more exaggerated on older cars that need more time to 'warm up'. What can also be difference is your muscle memory! When you are new to driving your pedal control can be in-between "consciously competent" and "Subconsciously competent", basically meaning it can be inconsistent and you may need to really think about it to make sure you feet do what you want them to do. A bit like learning to walk, you may be able to walk between 1-2 years old, but you may still stumble even now and then, only after a few month or year will you be able to do it consistently. It is quite normally with driving for it to take 1 - 2 years after you pass you test until you are doing everything subconsciously. This is why there is the 'new driver act' where if you get 6 points in the first 2 years you will loose you licence, as in those first 2 years you are most at risk as your body and mind is still building it muscle memory and driving habits, if you become overconfident and loose concentration you will be at a high risk of having a collision.

[@Mr.Jasaw13]

@@UKDrivingTest that makes more sense than my theory. So it's mostly about muscle memory and getting over that "in-between state". Btw I drive Fiat punto 2011 petrol. Thank you for your time. Brilliant video.

[@jaydewilliams3091]

The struggles that I'm learning in a diesel car and my first car is a petrol without a revometer

[@UKDrivingTest]

follow the tips on this video and it should help, but it will take practice, even practicing the pedal exercises for 10 minutes on a quiet road in your petrol car every time before you go for a proper drive in it.

[@jaydewilliams3091]

@@UKDrivingTest yes, I seem to be getting there! It's just frustrating on my car that I didn't realise the revs would be so important. Setting the gas on 1 in my instructors diesel car is like second nature. When I first started in my car (for reference I have a 2004 FORD KA), I kept either stalling OR maybe 3 times I would wheel spin. I never wheel spun in my life. My boyfriend told me that even if I roll the windows down so I can HEAR how much gas I'm giving will help... honestly it's just been a slow process. I thought I suddenly was awful at driving all of a sudden as I didn't know a clutch differed between diesel and petrol cars. My instructors car, I could life the clutch and it would start rolling and then put the gas on. It's bad practice and I only did this at the very start. However, in petrol it's almost impossible. Only in reverse gear can I get the car moving at a fair speed using clutch control

[@jagjeetsingh985]

thnku so much now my grandfather will not say that ur not understanding the clutch control

[@UKDrivingTest]

Glad the video helped.

[@jagjeetsingh985]

Driving Crawley u know i drove the car after watching this video and my grandfather said now u are perfect driver😁

[@UKDrivingTest]

@@jagjeetsingh985 That's great to hear!

[@csgo-is7sq]

i have one question i have shaking leg on clutch why after 2 min??

[@UKDrivingTest]

cs go often that is due to a combination of nerves and weak muscle in your foot. The muscles you use for clutch control are normal rarely used, so naturally very weak, generally people with brilliant clutch control from the start are footballers and ballerinas. What you can do to give yourself a boost is sit on the sofa and practice moving your feet like clutch control, perhaps with cushions under your feet. Press the ‘gas’ down a bit then lift the ‘clutch’ to the bite and hold. At first your feet may move in big stages or shake but it will get better with time as nerves ease and muscle strengthen.

[@csgo-is7sq]

Driving Crawley thanks

[@gravemind6536]

@@csgo-is7sq Why so you have your foot on the clutch for 2 minutes? put the car in Neutral and rest your feet, keeping the clutch depressed for extended periods of time will only wear out the throw out bearing which is not ideal.

[@worldsbest91]

So this method requires you to always use the handbrake when you stop?

[@UKDrivingTest]

Not necessarily, but without using the handbrake often new drivers do not get to the gas in time and stall, using the handbrake makes it easier to prepare feet. Once someone has some more experience then they might have better pedal control and be ok without the handbrake. For your driving test you should be able to move using the handbrake like in the video, for example if stopped at a traffic light for a while, but also you should be able to move off smoothly without the need for the handbrake, for example if applying the handbrake could delay you from moving off.

[@specializedexpert7998]

Here in Germany , you don't have to use the hand brake at all , just clutch, foot brake , and than gas

[@UKDrivingTest]

Same in the UK, you do not have to use the handbrake (unless of course leaving the car parked) Doing the technique like: - Foot on footbrake - Release handbrake - Release footbrake if flat or clutch just below bite if on a hill - Gas - Clutch up a bit more But I find this can cause various issues, most for new drivers: - Often the biting point is done incorrectly, as it is harder to feel the bite without gas set first, resulting in rolling back or lifting too high and stalling if footbrake still pressed. - I often find it is a no transferable skill, I have found many 'experienced' drivers using this technique when they get into a new car and they stall the first few times as they are not use to feeling the biting point, just lifting clutch and releasing footbrake at the speed that there old car was use to. Of course no uncommon for people to stall a new car, but I find it happens more with this technique than the technique shown in the video. - As the gas is not 'set' just pressed many new driver will floor the gas when they come off the brake, resulting in wheel spin or mass panic. Generally I might see I don't like the idea of not using the handbrake, it just feel very rushed. Using the handbrake requires preparation, so you do need a level of anticipation, but it feels much more in control. The only time I don't use the handbrake is if I stop at a red light and the light change just as a stop, so using the handbrake adds a delay.

[@UKDrivingTest]

Of course if someone comes to me and does not use the handbrake but they can move off smoothly, including on a hill, then I will not attempt to change anything. For new drivers I would never dream of teaching them moving off with clutch, footbrake and gas, it is more hassle than it is worth and lots of stalling and stress to learner. But after they have been driving for a bit we may talk about not using the handbrake, but typically most work it out on their own and pull away without the handbrake when the situation is appropriate.

[@nidasaqib4863]

Hi I have just gt a petrol car and I have noticed that I am stalling alot especially at traffic light

[@UKDrivingTest]

Sounds like you are rushing! Are you thinking about the drivers behind when stopped at a traffic light? It is not a race to pull away at a green light, focusing on your feet and moving off a tad slower is better than rushing to move and then stalling. How do you prepare to move away when at a traffic light? Do you anticipate your light change by watching the other traffic flow.

[@hafiz8379]

3:32 if you give it to much revs then wouldn’t that burn out your clutch.

[@UKDrivingTest]

Yes true, like I say I am intentionally doing too much, the idea to help learners understand that the gas does not control the speed, the clutch does. As many learners stall due to being scared of pressing the gas. But even if you accidentally over revd it to lets say 4,000 revs and held the clutch at the bite for 2 seconds it is not going to cause any noticeable wear and tear, as long as you did not do this every time you pulled away.

[@hafiz8379]

Driving Crawley im currently learning in a diesel and haven’t been taught about setting the gas. I was taught to get the bite point with the engine idling. Hopefully when I get my own car I’ll know what to do.

[@UKDrivingTest]

@@hafiz8379 ah ok, I would still set gas in a diesel, just seems like a bad habit to do no gas and increases risk of stalling and slow starts, even in a diesel. When you get you car best to go to a quiet road to start with and get use to setting gas, even do a few hill starts, starting with a mild hill. Best to get use to doing the gas in a quiet environment rather than diving straight into a busy area and then struggling to pull away.

[@hafiz8379]

Driving Crawley I’ll take your advice if I get a manual car as my first. I’ll definitely take my test in a manual though.

[@elysiaatkinson2127]

Hi I’ve tried this but just cannot keep my feet steady and I’ve tried over several days now I’m getting really frustrated with myself

[@UKDrivingTest]

I can appreciate your frustration, feet not doing what you want them to do can be a pain. Have you tried breaking it down into stages, so just pressing the gas and keeping it set to let say about 2,000 revs (don't worry if it moves a tiny bit, to like 2,100). Perhaps you could practice with your eyes closed? Just listen, focus, and keep the noise the same? You can then do the same with the clutch, practicing finding and holding the biting point on a flat bit of road to start with, then progressing to hills. Also try setting up a mock driving seat in your living room! Put some cushions or anything spongy on the floor and practice pushing down the right cushion a bit (set the gas), then pushing down the left cushion to the floor (pressing clutch down) etc.. If you want to go to town get something, like an umbrella!, and pretend it is gear stick. It sounds ridiculous, and maybe best done when you are on you own!, but it will help to build muscle memory in your feet, just do it when watching telly. Final thing is don't be overly worried if your feet keep moving, it will get better, just keep practicing and stay determined.

[@elysiaatkinson2127]

Driving Crawley haha thanks for the idea! I have done a bit of driving around my village in my car but I am always stuck when I get to a junction in my village that is slightly on an uphill slope because I can’t keep the revs stable before moving off and end up stalling at the junction (I did the same junction again and it was fine but it’s more often than not that I stall) so from that I went to a very quiet estate near me and on a slight hill again just practiced revving the engine whilst in neutral but it went up to 2 and then to 2.5 because when I keep my foot on the gas pedal it carries on going up because I can’t keep it flat so I have to take the pressure off slightly and it ends up going down too low. It’s so annoying, I can do everything else when driving, it’s just pulling off from a stop or starting up that I’m struggling with because of my foot stability. Thanks so much for your reply!