How to brake smoothly in manual and automatic cars? The chauffeur stop.

This video will help you learn how to brake smoothly without jolting you or your passengers around. Particularly how to prevent the jolt that happens when the car comes to a complete stop. Good planning and focusing on where you're trying to stop will also help you brake smoothly.
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[@bloxclone]

Everytime my car breaks like a feather, my heart starts beating because of the pleasure it gives me

[@ConquerDriving]

Haha, that's nice to know.

[@bloxclone]

Actually no, I have my own car now and I couldn't care less if I brake like a chauffeur. :)

[@brandontomkins5308]

It's Abit concerning if ya heart ain't beating mate

[@inthebackwiththerabbish]

brakes*

[@user-kn4gx5ih7m]

If anyone ever has to give you CPR, they'll just put you behind a wheel

[@natanuzan]

Few days ago I passed my driving test and you had a big part in it. I learned alot from you. Even now, when I already have a car and a driving license, I still learn so much from your videos. Keep it going! Thank you.

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm happy to hear that, congratulations on passing!

[@nataliewood5469]

Richard, there is not a driving instructor on KZbin that comes anywhere close to you in their instruction, professionalism, content or anything. Your videos and explanations are first class, Thank you!!!!

[@xakirakunx]

Richard, I just wanted you to know what a fabulous job you are doing for all of us learners. Thanks to your video, I'm now able to stop the car in a smoother manner.

[@shar0009]

You explain this well. I wish my instructor explained stuff like this 😩

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you!

[@matree.5407]

Sadly most instructors are not articulate

[@CREED77774]

lol my instructor don’t explain anything I just be driving all over the place

[@iamthatiam602]

​@@CREED77774 i thought i was the only one ...

[@christymolefe6863]

Okay. You’ve earned yourself a fan all the way in South Africa

[@abovethelaw4417]

South Africa is a trash country with a high crime rate

[@christymolefe6863]

@@abovethelaw4417 okay

[@CC350]

@@abovethelaw4417 nobody cares on your opinion on the country and its crime rate, crime rate has nothing to do with it, go back behind your little screen and maybe learn a bit of matters

[@CC350]

manners*

[@christymolefe6863]

@@CC350 You said it… I genuinely don’t care for his opinion. Which is why I didn’t even bother to respond to him in length

[@k.constantine]

Wish my driving instructor was like this. Just had my first ever lesson, and he had me driving through after work traffic though main roads, intersections, roundabouts, backwards parking all within an hour of the first time behind the wheel. I don't think I've felt anxiety like that ever in my life.

[@breania_inekora5069]

I literally cried the first time cus mine was the same, completely forgot the blinkers the first time.

[@henrikpetersson3463]

What an irresponsible instructor. Not only does it create a stress in the student but it’s risking other peoples lives.

[@nondumisondaba9904]

Last week was my first sessions in the ground I couldn't brake smoothly. And I found this video. Today was my first driving lesson on the road. Thanks to this video I was able to brake smoothly. ❤️🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@salahdehina9733]

Thank you so much! I've been driving for about 5 months now, and I find your videos are really helpful to me to fill in the gaps in my skills and to be a better driving instructor for my mother.

[@Mockingbird7504]

German driving student here - this is exactly what I needed to remember the braking process after not having driven for more than 10 years. Thanks for an amazing video! Very clear explanation, excellent demonstration, hats off to you sir!

[@vaibhavpotdar7869]

Another great explanatory video from you, thanks a million for this.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you and you're welcome.

[@Luka-cu8ep]

Greetings from Serbia. My instructor just told me you need to brake smoother, but didn’t explain me how. This helps a lot. Thanks!

[@ngolobelgrade8806]

Evo ja pao treći put zbog naglog kočenja

[@ngolobelgrade8806]

Mislim ne samo zbog toga ali to mi najviše zameraju

[@ibs5080]

I was awar if chauffeur stop before but I justt discovered your channel and after watching this video of yours I have no hesitation in subscribing to your channel. You are awesome Sir!

[@serenababe]

You’re an amazing driving instructor and how you explain things. You are a star

[@ryankariem2306]

I'm trying to pass my Driving exam in Holland and this information is really helping me. Thank you very much for these videos 😄

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome ☺

[@inlesinlet]

I love your teaching *so much* 😭 Even 800 km into my practice driving, I keep having this issue where I want to brake into a very small space, like one of those pockets on the side of narrow countryside roads, and I'll brake really smooth until I get to the last bit and whomever is next to me (mom or grandma) is starting to yell at me because I'm getting too close to the end of the pocket, and I slam the rest of the brake for a complete stop, and they get all grumpy. But NO-ONE TOLD ME to *release the brake smoothly,* smh! In my autistic brain, a full stop requires fully pressing the brake. Where my mother, my grandmother, the country's provided driver's license theory textbooks, and my driving teacher have all failed in making things make sense to me, you just keep hitting me with lightbulb moment after lightbulb moment!

[@ConquerDriving]

Always aim to over brake slightly so you can reduce the level of braking near the end of your stop allowing you to roll as bit. That will allow you time to position your car more accurately and make everyone else in the car feel more relaxed.

[@tyrantworm7392]

@inlé's inlet One of the important things to realise about braking, it's not about pedal position but rather about the amount of pressure you are applying to the pedal. The harder you are pressing, the greater the pressure the brake pads are applying to the rotors. You are effectively squeezing something, squeeze to the maximum pressure you think you will need fairly fast, when the wheels are spinning at their fastest; then gently relax the squeeze as wheel speed drops. I don't know what shoes you are driving in, but consider using something with a thin sole, that you can really feel the pedal with. Modern cars do what they can to numb all feeling you have, you have to take measures to get some of the feeling back.

[@JackWilliams-kl2fh]

All of your videos are very cool, imagine I've know how to drive a manual transmission car without going to driving school because of all your videos

[@BasiclyYoutastic]

At a time when conserving gas is so important I appreciate this video. Thank you.

[@nikhatkamal8908]

A very good video!! I wish my instructor was as good as you. He never explains anything but expects me to do every thing rightly

[@Zoe_t1]

Need to try this asap! Ive always been so confused on how my parents get a smooth stop and why mine always jolted a little at the end but this makes so much sense thank you

[@sjjwkbd]

Thank you so much for making these videos. Very detailed and structured, absolutely helpful as preparation or review materials for my driving sessions with the instructor.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you and you're very welcome!

[@t0t0]

three months after getting my license, you sir are an awesome instructor.

[@rasmoschiukira7005]

Thank you so much Richard, I was stressed, had my first lesson today and I was breaking harshly, tomorrow I will put theory into practice

[@HajarIdra]

Yes you do, all the love from Morocco, your tips helped me not stall so thank you, that was my biggest fear, you also helped me with hills, where I live there are hills everywhere.

[@redinkquotes]

Breaking is really important especially downhill. Although I recently got the license (at 18), I started driving at the age of 13, because my dad made me drive forcefully to do deliveries at dawn. I had to go through a hill to the other side of the town to do deliveries. I was afraid to drive in the beginning and made many mistakes, but eventually I picked up. The trick is to listen to your car. I then learned toe and hill technique to drive better on hills. Now that I look back, my dad taught me how to brake efficiently indirectly. What he used to do was give me a cup of water to put in the cup holder. He told me that if I don't spill the water, the tofu that I used to deliver would not get spoiled. I still hate driving, but my friends with whom I work at a gas station part-time, tell me that driving is fun. They are a part of some local racing team called Akina Speed Stars. Sounds funny. Anyway, it's dawn already and I need to do deliveries otherwise my old man would give me hell. Ciao.

[@ConquerDriving]

Good like, I hope you learn to enjoy driving soon. Initial D is a great film that may interest you. If I remember correctly it was about a guy who did deliveries and loved driving.

[@redinkquotes]

@@ConquerDriving I posted that as a joke basically calling myself the protagonist of Initial D and behaving as if I'm breaking the fourth wall. :D I like driving and I want to learn to drift as well. I love watching your videos. They are so informative and helpful for anyone learning to drive. Keep posting this good stuff!

[@LouisLouieSZ4]

This comment is so underrated 😂

[@iamtomkills]

This is a good video. You can also feather the brake til you perfect. Actually feathering is good practice all the time. Every time I drive I aim for the perfect stops. Good for kids.

[@drubo17]

had a drive around a quiet place with my dad in a narrowed although ive learned for few months, but absolutely nailed it thanks for your beginner guide, plus some driving sims as well as a car lover, cheers!

[@theiaraine]

figured this out on my own messing around in my mom's SUV a few weeks after I got my permit. Super satisfying.

[@justinhamilton8647]

I’m a learner and this was absolutely incredible.

[@martinmunozunivaso7328]

thank you from the bottom of my heart, for real , awesome teaching skills, you have taught me a lot of things that my dad didn't teach me

[@rudavie6296]

wow I would have no idea what to do without this channel

[@lvelazquez5595]

Tried it & amazed it worked I also do keep my distance from other cars & even when st higher speed was amazed again!! Please keep up your vedeos a fan from the US

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm happy to hear it helped!

[@user-rfyl4t]

As a learner I learnt this myself when stopping on the family automatic car, but then when I got into my instructors manual car the brake pedal is a lot stiffer and a lot more difficult to modulate.

[@ConquerDriving]

Yes, all brake pedals already different and some are easier than others.

[@thenarder]

thank you for this, im starting EMT school soon while also taking my very first steps as a baby driver and honestly what scares me more than anything about it all is the driving. i don't wanna make anyone miss an IV or hurt anyone's spine by breaking an ambulance too hard, and one thing I know I suck at is breaking. ill try this next time I drive it was so helpful

[@yuurinikiforov758]

After watching your tips I had improved a lot thanks so much a billion box

[@IreneKy]

I binge watched almost all your videos, they are helping me SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! x

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you ☺ that's a lot of videos now.

[@patriciazide4655]

Thank you for the video. We appreciate the extra lessons🤞🏾

[@aaminahhh_]

Thank you for this! Definitely going to try this technique on my next lesson ☺️

[@hayleyr5253]

These videos are absolutely AMAZING and I can’t wait to show my driving instructor how far I have come thanks to you! could you do some videos about reversing and how to maintain the best control and knowing which direction to turn the wheel?

[@MichaelFlatman]

He has, best way to think about it is turn the wheel left, you get closer to curb (in forward or reverse) and opposite for right..

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you, and yes as Michael says. It will be worth looking at my videos from last year for reversing.

[@gururaj0072]

Thanks a lot man, I was always confused on the breaking.

[@Jj-pv4vd]

Impressive video! Explained everything so clearly!

[@hafizahb1315]

I need to binge watch these videos repeatedly

[@aanaan6027]

This is my weakness part thanks for your help.

[@aks6111]

0:57 A fun fact is that your description of it being "the rate of how quickly you change the rate of slowing down" is the correct description of the Physics concept of the second derivative of velocity (which is actually called a jerk!). Hence why when we reduce this we feel like "jerkiness"

[@hernanmanfredi901]

Cool to see that im not alone doing this

[@bryanguegan4006]

Very good explanations, thanks Richard!

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you.

[@dillanmistry]

Just had my second lesson and this is helpful

[@hamsterama]

I'm American, and have been a licensed driver for 15 years. I can do a perfect chauffeur stop in an automatic. I recently bought a new manual car, because for years I've wanted to learn how to drive a stick shift. In this video, you just discuss the brake pedal. But it's not clear to me what you do with the clutch pedal. I've been doing jerky stops in my new 2020 Corolla hatchback, because I'm basically having to re-learn how to brake. How do you do a smooth, slow braking without stalling? At what point do you press down and hold the clutch? Anyway, thank you for putting out these videos! I don't like most of the American videos, because it's mostly young men showing how to do "cool race car moves." Your videos are just everyday driving situations, which is exactly what I need. Wish I was in the UK, so I could take stick shift lessons from you personally!

[@ConquerDriving]

I recommend this video for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ2cooeYj61nqq8

[@hamsterama]

@@ConquerDriving I watched the video you linked here. In fact, I watched it twice! It was very helpful! I practiced what you taught in that video. This time around, I was able to do slower, smoother stops, without the fear of stalling. I still have room for improvement, so I will continue to practice.

[@artemkatelnytskyi]

Good outside of the box thinking regarding letting people use the brake pedal in the passenger seat :)) I would never think of that.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you.

[@LeeRichardson808]

Thanks for the tips! My wife always tell me I drive jerky, so hopefully I will improve 😊

[@ninadsentinel]

That heel position tip was really helpful

[@Abdullah-zr7mw]

Also helps to look at upcoming traffic to judge when to start to break and avoiding harsh breaks

[@ConquerDriving]

Very true.

[@Enjay001]

When coming to a halt, I have always practised "feathering off the braking to avoid bonnet dip" (as my driving instructor put it). I have done it for so long that it is second nature to me and I don't even have to think about it. I have also passed on the technique to others . Now, after many years, I am driving my first automatic and I find it harder to do in an auto. Normally, in a manual, when coming to a nice controlled halt, I gradually ease off the braking as I approach 0 mph until there is only enough pressure on the brake pedal to complete the halt as I depress the clutch and come to a total stop. This results in a nice smooth stop with almost no perceptible bonnet dip or "jolt back" into the seat (just as described in the video). My passengers sometimes even mention how smooth my braking is. However, in an auto, I'm struggling to make it as smooth. Why? Because, as I get to an "almost stopped" speed, if I am braking too lightly, the traffic-creep feature of the automatic takes over and actively prevents me stopping. i.e. the engine is fighting the brakes. If I brake heavily enough to overcome the creep, then there is a small "jolt back" as the car comes to a complete stop. I have tried to find a nice balance of enough pressure to overcome the creep and stop, but not so much that the jolt-back happens. However, so far it has eluded me. (Don't get me wrong, the jolt isn't bad; it's just not as smooth as I want.) So, can anyone suggest how to overcome this? I'd like to get my completely smooth halts back. The video is titled "How to brake smoothly in manual *and automatic* cars" but it doesn't seem to address this specific issue.

[@playforgames4565]

Just started watching your videos and its been very informative form tomorrow ill try to drive my father's car i didn't even know how to move a car form stand still to drive very comfortable n constant speed when i try to break its too hard or too slow and then my sperat dies when i do some mistakes i hope I'll try my best tomorrow. Love your videos btw

[@davidfeher1860]

Hi Richard Fanders! Very good educational driving lessons! Thank You! wish you the best! :)

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome and thank you.

[@junaidbasaad1747]

Your videos are very helpful. Keep up the good work.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you.

[@tallsz559]

Thanks for sacrificing the life span of your brakes for the video

[@riyazahamed8988]

You explain good. Really good teach. From India. Thank You

[@yogeswaranrajasegaran8246]

@Conquer Driving bro thanks for this video as it help me so much even though you have explained me in comment box last 2 weeks ago...this video makes me a very good understanding based on your foot control on brake pedal...keep it up bro and do so much video like this😎😎👍👍❤️❤️

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome ☺

[@nourmorabe5650]

Great video as always,Love the socks btw

[@zac.bolin01]

I act like I’m in a car in front of a car with no brakes trying to slow that car down. You want to slow down gently until the car hits the back bumper gently and locks on, then you can push the brake more and let off a small bit before you stop. Idk if that makes much sense but that’s kinda how I picture it in my head. I have my license and I can drive pretty good, but I’m working on driving for better fuel economy. So this is one of the things I’m working on. As far as my driving test, (in Ohio USA) my instructor said the examiner is LOOKING for that jolt back, but not to the point where they almost fall out of their seat.

[@mohammadayach1632]

Many thanks mate, that was sooo helpful.

[@scarlatti9130]

perfect method and teaching, thank you

[@pesto23]

You r excellent at your explanation

[@shinelil1]

Thank you for this lovely video. 04:44

[@davekelly8168]

Very informative 👍🏻

[@sandrabaijnauth8084]

Thank you for good explaination.

[@markhanson887]

Wish you'd of been my instructor, concentrating on the pedals seems a lot better way to start

[@av40]

GREAT VIDEO MATE!!!

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you!

[@oliviacampbell8589]

your videos help me alot

[@cookingmadesimple8678]

I wish you were based in east London! You’re awesome !

[@husseinmursal7035]

Thanks. This is very helpful.

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome.

[@Altayus]

Brilliant video thank you very much

[@thetransferaccount4586]

another good one

[@maherabdelli53]

Just i want to say big thank u for u You help me so much with all ur video

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome ☺

[@silastabi4490]

I like your teaching you go into much smaller detail.

[@rubytogoran4709]

Thankyou so much.

[@bluewolf8085]

Great stuff!

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you!

[@veric5246]

Haven’t thought of using something hanging like that to drive smoother. Ima start doing that and try getting smoothest possible driving and increase speed until I can go fast and smooth

[@daisypeacock5666]

Thank you!

[@danielteyehuago1633]

Thanks for sharing it

[@catnipherb]

In Asia especially Japan, they don't use necklaces to train new drivers. Instead they put tofu in the boot/trunk and a cup of water in the cup holder. If you either spill the water or damage the tofu, then you know you're doing it wrong.

[@mahmoudmuhammedabdelmageed5520]

Hi my friend , thanks a lot

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome.

[@risktaker9119]

I am in Sweden and such skills is universal so i try to observe

[@ConquerDriving]

That is true. I hope it helps you.

[@bluewolf8085]

Yes are you close with Zlatan? How's his driving? He's one of the most confident individuals I've seen...

[@tejpalsingh-ld7cu]

u r amazing.. love from india

[@driver76fan]

Thank you very much!

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome!

[@marcobertoglio7729]

you are the best!

[@ngatydia2810]

Thanks you so much

[@ted88]

Make sure to play Sade's "Smooth Operator" when doing this. You're welcome.

[@ConquerDriving]

😂

[@lindsaylovelock5637]

Really helpful video and advice which will help me a lot. Thank you.

[@Sakshi-wj5go]

Thank you🙏

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome.

[@razikharrouche5012]

thank you bro

[@jadedavey3219]

You're videos have helped me alot. Could you make a video of slowing down from a dual carridge way from the feet view? I'm really struggling with this. Thank you.

[@ConquerDriving]

Best not to focus on the feet, that's wherever most people go wrong. Focus on where you're tying to stop and feel if you're braking enough.

[@jadedavey3219]

@@ConquerDriving thank you. Im not sure if im braking to hard but my car starts to judder when slowing down from a high speed

[@harry_page]

It sounds exactly like what's called jerk in physics, which is how quickly you accelerate or decelerate. It must be well named because it's literally what jerks you back into your seat when you don't get off the brake while stopping

[@wildeacademia5351]

i had my first lesson the other week and my poor driving instructor flew forwards when she asked me to stop LMAO we both cracked up about it but boy did i feel bad 🤣 hopefully next lesson won’t send her flying 😌

[@ConquerDriving]

It's normal for new drivers to brake too hard. I get pupils practising the brake with the dual control whilst I drive, I find that's the quickest way to get skill with the brake pedal.

[@dbezborodov]

This is jolt, which is a third order derivative. 1st order is a vector velocity (change in position over time) measured in metres per second. 2nd order is acceleration (change in velocity over time) measured in metres per second squared. 3rd order is jolt (change in acceleration over time) measured in metres per second cubed.

[@DanielChristopherTS]

Drive your car like you would a train.

[@auroraskye8730]

Goodness me, as a "brick-layer" braker rather than a "ballet-dancer" braker I loved this. Hope you returned the necklace !!

[@ConquerDriving]

Haha, yes it's back in her jewellery box.

[@amyj2510]

Good

[@addyfluence183]

Good explanatory video as always. Sir, when is the best time to do downshift rev matching..Just in overtaking or some other situation too? And I've just learnt basic driving and got my learners... So is it ok for me to practice rev matching?

[@ConquerDriving]

Whenever you want to change down a gear you can rev match. You can practise is just do it when no one is around until you get used to it.

[@addyfluence183]

@@ConquerDriving thank u sir