How to Change Gear SMOOTHLY in a Manual Car / Stick Shift

[@floofytown]

It's weird, even after like 12 years of driving stick every day, I still have some days where I just can't shift smoothly to save my life...and other days where I feel like God Of The Shift and everything just clicks. I live for those good days.

[@GaryTha2nd]

I got 3,4,5 and 6 down 1 and 2 I’m horrible lol

[@berko2243]

Add more revs. +500RPM can solve the problem

[@SD-Zadovk]

floofytown 00000

[@classicbass3456]

Gary Holy Jr well first and second have the biggest gear ratio change so they are the hardest. The rest is easy.

[@kyledavis4202]

Yes! I’ve only been driving stick for a couple of months but I’m an Uber driver so I get plenty of time behind the wheel. On days where I’m the God of the Shift, I wish my passengers would comment and tell me how awesome I’m shifting but of course they never do. They’re buried in their phones and could not care less. 😂😂😂

[@renerios1056]

Love throwing my passengers around lol.

[@mwendia]

Funniest comment.

[@trandafircristina97]

Same

[@Fisky-ww6ee]

Rene Rios same

[@_makatlego_]

Lol I am learning to drive.. I feel horrible every time I throw the instructor around

[@kazakukog]

@@_makatlego_ he chose his fate

[@HarvssLadd]

Started my driving lessons 4 weeks ago and was struggling with gear changing. Gonna put these tips to use tomorrow when I have my lesson. Cheers for these really helpful videos!

[@egret4393]

Nice pfp

[@jaymillard8033]

the only problem i have is changing up into 2nd gear, its just jerky.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Jay millard - look in your owner's manual for the recommended rev for 1 to second gear. There is a recommendation there, which will work as a starting point. Also, experiment with lower revs. What is suggest is ascending revs as you move up in the gears. In my Honda with a 2.0L engine I've shifted 3 gears before getting through an intersection. The faster you get through the gears, the better fuel mileage you're going to achieve. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@yaoi698]

My teacher taught me to pretend you're pulling up in first when you switch to second, so let out the clutch slowly while feeding in the throttle. Helped me alot. No idea if it's good or bad for the car but it's reallly smooth compared to just shifting normally.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Arvid Ooms - that is great advice. Yes, bring the clutch out to the friction point and then control the pedal through that approximately one inch where the two plates in the clutch are coming together - as you said. And like you said, as your moving the clutch through the friction zone (biting) start giving throttle. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@Trust291]

Jay millard Me too with my Nissan Altima it's always the 2nd shift sometimes 3rd

[@tomascruz674]

Jay millard seems u still drive 1st with ur clutch pressed in.. try crawling the car really slow on first without the clutch.. 2nd 3rd..ect .. wud be a breeze

[@brendandax]

Your speaking voice is awesome 😀 I just changed from a petrol engine to a diesel for the first time. I'm finding my lower gear shifts quite "unsmooth" so I must try the tips here! I get frustrated with myself because after 20 years driving, you don't expect this! Thanks for the video.

[@Fisky-ww6ee]

When I change gears my driving instructor moves all over 🤣

[@Paynos]

Show them who's boss 😂

[@Fisky-ww6ee]

Paynos 🤣

[@SyedaTasnia]

my driving instructor can relate 😂

[@spoken-like-an-artist3953]

You’ve actually explained details here that, in looking at 30 plus videos, the other KZbinrs haven’t. Well done🎉🎉👏🏻 I’m a new stick shift driver in the U.S. Finally information that I find practical for my understanding. So MUCH appreciated🙏🏼🚙‼️

[@thelonelywolf88]

As an American, I found this helpful as I'm trying to hone my shifting a little better. When I first started out, I guess I've been shifting too slow and the car jerks a bit going into the gear

[@Paynos]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped :)

[@ifeanyiarua9856]

Thought you Americans drives automatic 😂😂

[@Cupcakeprincess85]

Me too I’m scared I’m going to mess m car up from 1-2 I’m horrible but everything else is good

[@Cupcakeprincess85]

I feel I shift to hard in general

[@calvinhoward2277]

@@ifeanyiarua9856 I'm American, and I wouldn't be caught dead in automatic. I am an old school Street racer and I only drive muscle cars or sports cars. My opinion is stupid to have a sports car that is automatic

[@PaulSutherlandnow]

Dude! This is such a great video I haven't owned a stick shift in 15 years though I used to drive a big rig. Just bought a manual transmission Friday and really needed the pointers. Thank you so much. You should have seen me day one I was double clutching like I was in an 18-wheeler lorry

[@adamsmith8615]

hey, i have been learning to drive for a month now. The advice you give is perfect and you have accelerated my driving experience, you deserve more subs. Thank you c:

[@Paynos]

Thank you man! Good luck with learning and drive safe.

[@MC-yx2gn]

I love that the rest of the world didn’t abandon the manual transmission like we’re in the process of doing in the US. I drive a manual for plenty of reasons, most important of which is that I like to drive. I gotta say, it’s blowing my mind thinking about having to select gears with my left hand. I don’t think it would be easy to retrain. Great video and spot on. The more “smooth” you want your shifts, the more wear you can potentially impart upon your clutch pack. The harder shifts may be a quicker transition from engaged to disengaged but that abusive might be felt on other parts of the drivetrain (ie universal joints etc). When I’m alone it’s not as big a deal, but I am definitely more conscious of my shifts when I have passengers. Especially if their heads are bobbing back and forth.

[@kateyes2736]

All your videos helped refresh my memory, I was forced to drive my car because my brother was tired of driving me around. All this time I thought I needed to go back to the driving school to refresh my memory but I came across your channel and trust me when I say your videos helped me Thank you❤

[@nathanellis7599]

Thank you for one of the most clear and comprehensive videos on the internet. As a progressing manual driver, your video concisely explained the little things I was still wondering about in an understandable way without wasting time.

[@dddsa5951]

Hey, man! I've been driving for more than a year now but I felt the whole time that I'm switching gears wrong. I guess my driving instructor failed to explain it right to me. All the videos that I watched concentrate on basics which I already know, but your video opened my eyes on what I was doing wrong. I tried this evening and I can't say that I made it right from the first try, but I think I've figured out what is the right way to do it so now I just need to practice a bit. Anyway, thank you very much, great video! For other starters, here is my mistake: after pushing the clutch pedal I stepped on the gas pedal a little bit and tried to manually fix the revs on the right point to switch gears. Sometimes I got it, sometimes not (after long practice I usually fitted the revs right), but the main problem is that I stayed much longer with detached clutch than if I would do it like this video explains. Hence more time without proper control of the car; longer shifts; slower acceleration; increased clutch wear and so on. You better learn the proper way of shifting gears because it's way harder to overcome your bad habit.

[@paulamoors]

I’ve been driving for over twenty years but my manual for a week. At first I was terrified of stalling and having people honk at me but at 75 I just restart the car and not let it get to me. I’m getting there, it’s just great to have a car again. I had to give up my car with the pandemic and then recently someone gave me this stick shift and I love it. I kind of feel like if I can do this I can do anything.

[@TunefuIIy]

I'm no formula one driver, but I can drive stick. I still watch these because you can never know it all. Just remember that for everyone starting. You will stall so much. I live in a big city and stall more than you'd think, I dump the clutch because life on the roads are not perfect.

[@Cryptiiix]

Tunefully its so easy to panic and dump the clutch quicker than you want to. Gotta take it slow and you will prevent stalling

[@harikrishnanr1971]

Yeah man true!

[@joelsletten3386]

I second all of this

[@ronaldrodriguez189]

Just got my first stick car month ago it's going alittle better than the first 2 weeks as my dad tells me your not a professional your gona get better day to day 🤙🙏

[@Paynos]

Ayyyy. Good to see you everyone! Hope you've had a great week :)

[@a8id_six360]

Paynos thanks,please could you do a video on what rev point we should go up and down in

[@Paynos]

I've done a video called "When to change gear" so give that a check if you've got some spare time man! :)

[@a8id_six360]

Paynos thanks

[@seanwedlock6145]

Paynos a video on proper seat adjustment and mirror adjustment would be great please

[@nandsookhan6743]

You gotta fix that squeaky clutch mate.

[@maryannkelley12]

Thank you so much for posting this!!! So helpful! Just bought a Mazda yesterday and I was having problems with some jerkiness while downshifting, just went on a cruise and I did so much better after watching this.

[@Millermacs]

I drive a 2004 Honda Civic Si, I've noticed while upshifting, the lower the RPM the smoother it shifts. Example Accelerating in 1st, I rev until about 3k RPM, clutch in, wait a second for the RPM to go down to 2k and it slides into 2nd perfectly.

[@MarshaunLugo]

Millermacs I’m going to try this out

[@alexswanson1247]

Yup, that's called rev matching. When you change gears the speed the engine is spinning with the transmission changes, because with the clutch pressed youre disengaging the transmission and engine from the wheels. When shifting up, let the rpms fall, every car is different so you'll need to play around with the amount. When shifting down, you want to add a bit of gas with the clutch pressed in. That will raise your rpm to match engine speed to wheel speed, making a smooth transition.

[@therealderekchurch]

Thanks!

[@calvinhoward2277]

Yeah for a 4-cylinder that would be the perfect shifting procedure, but with a V8 you would rub up to about 4000 and try to shift at around 3000 or 2500. Any lower than that then the engine will starve for RPM's

[@static_Tricolor_camry]

This is really good informative when I shift to 2nd gear my car jerks back and forth some times I have to hold the clutch in for about 2-3 seconds before letting my left foot off the clutch pedal I just bought this car a couple weeks ago so I'm still getting used to the clutch I haven't drove manual in a long time so it takes time to get back into the task shifting smoothly without jerking back and forth I've had so many Manual cars in the past but my last car was a 5 Speed Automatic Transmission and I just bought a 2010 Toyota Corolla XRS with a 5 Speed Manual Transmission its like learning to drive a Manual car all over again only I already know what to do but the Heel Toe and upshifting is something I need to work on getting better at Manual is the best

[@marko12tony]

Good luck with getting used to it man, one thing that I wish I knew when I learned was that when releasing the clutch, the speed at which you do it doesn't really matter until you get to the biting point. You can release it quick just be slower when you're in that point and you're good; that should make upshifting a lot quicker.

[@trockeneiscreme7713]

@@marko12tony dude

[@Harvest1212]

3:08 Oh that makes so much sense. Making the transition from 1st to 2nd has always been my kryptonite on my daily driver. Every other gear I don't have a problem with. Just 1st to 2nd.

[@UrbanBoatingLee]

I live in this village so now I'm insecure that you'll see my poor gear shifting! LMAO

[@j-psalmi8039]

The way i do it is i press the clutch in quickly, engage the next gear and quickly lift the clutch to the point where it starts catching. Then i smoothly release the clutch. May sound like a lot of stuff but my shifts usually last about 2 seconds. Don't know how hard it is on the clutch but my teacher liked it :D

[@TheLondonCyclist]

Slam the clutch, change, smooth up and accelerate. I learnt that last night.

[@mudza92]

Thats much better than watching your rpm meter to releasr clutch. I just ad a bit of throttle and gentle clutch release makes it smooth as automatic. People overcomplicate things for no reason

[@Kairav09]

I always wondered why the change from 1-2 was so much worse than from 2-3, but now I know. Thank you

[@losingmyfavoritegame8752]

Love the squeaky footwork. My first standard had a squeaking clutch pedal. It helped me judge the biting point on hill starts.

[@SubiyaCryolite]

Ugh, you make it look so easy >_>

[@napojen1]

My Test is tomorrow. Scared af

[@Paynos]

Good luck!

[@PureOriginz]

TechGangsta how did it go

[@napojen1]

I dun goofed. Had 4 minors and 2 majors. Both majors were stupid mistakes that I wouldn't usually make. You are probably wondering what i did wrong. To put it simply, I was too nice. I stopped on the left turning left lane to give way to an oncoming right turner. Obviously I had priority and it was very stupid and dangerous but the road confused me. Mean little road. The second was for a "meeting in the road" where both forward and oncoming lanes merge into a single file give-way system. I messed up my gear change and therefore was unable to give-way at the give-way. Another shitty road. There goes £106. *sigh* That's a lot of money to me considering i am a student. Student being the universal euphemism for broke ass mofo!

[@Paynos]

TechGangsta That sounds really unlucky man. Just try to learn from the mistakes and keep practicing! Get that test rebooked and go for it again mate.

[@napojen1]

Cheers man, Will rebook rn. Hopefully it goes well.

[@51H0N]

now I can make my gear shifts silky smooove 😎

[@Paynos]

SILKY SQUAD

[@hambubger668]

like a babies backside

[@jasonmason6910]

Thanks brah. I started driving yesterday and when i change gear i always mess up but this video helped. THANKS

[@Paynos]

No worries man, good luck with the learning!

[@rezagrans1296]

My question is how mucj RPM should car be at in a given gear for us to know that we're ok to press it harder for max acceleration

[@rezagrans1296]

My guess is that it should be 2500? And we're best off not holding any gear beyond 4000? Roughly just past intersction pt peak

[@rezagrans1296]

TOrque and peak power

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

One thing I want to comment on is also applying gas the right amount for whether you are accelerating or cruising at the same speed. If you are accelerating the force of the car is pushing you into the back of the seat. When you push the clutch in you stopped that push for a moment but not enough to feel like you are engine braking. So when you are applying the gas you would want to smoothly apply the throttle again to get the weight transition to be smooth.

[@riley1733]

I daily drive a 2023 Subaru WRX. 1st to 2nd is tricky in my car, especially when the car is cold. I find you gotta be pretty perfect with the clutch to get it smooth. I'm used to the car now so I usually get it pretty smooth but there's times I still have trouble with it. It's like I'm playing a guessing game when I'm shifting from 1st to 2nd. Lol. Love the car and I'm happy with it but I will agree with people who say 1st to 2nd is tricky in the car.

[@losingmyfavoritegame8752]

You really nailed is at 1:00. I'm re watching this. "How long your car holds revs for". Some cars assist some have a heavy flywheel, some just go raw. The fuel assist too. Reasons why I like a Mazda gearbox.

[@nuts529]

he is the only guy who makes this kind of informative videos

[@J_S209]

Shifting is by feel and can depend on the temperature of the gear oil. Being smooth is about clutch release and matching the right gear to the road speed, sometimes get the clutch to match revs, sometimes blip and match like when you want to come back a gear to accelerate or come back a gear and you can’t get the brakes to slow the car enough. It helps if you know how the gears and clutch work and realise sometimes the gears and wheels drive the engine (going down gears) and sometimes the engine drives the gears and wheels (when you’re accelerating).

[@Cazimie]

When i went to driving lessons my goal was to be an automatic transmission. When i got my own car this effect became nearly impossible. I hope with these tips i can stop launching my belongings everytime i shift

[@Dcc357]

I got my first manual car a week ago, a GTI. Just after work today, I started driving around my block trying to master the 1-2 shift. Gotta be really gentle with the clutch. I feel guilty driving like a maniac with it and it's not even 500 miles yet lol. Gotta break it in nicely ya know.

[@QuakeGamerROTMG]

To put it simply you want the clutch to be released as close to the required RPM as possible. So when you go up a gear you want to release the clutch as your RPM goes down to where it should be for that speed. For example in my car if I went from second gear to third gear at 80km/h then in second gear that would be at around 5-6K rpm but for third gear that is only about 4K rpm so the smoothest shift would be one where I release the clutch as the rpm lowers and is getting close to 4K rpm. And it works in the other direction if you want to downshift then you want to (between gears) use the accelerator to increase your rpm so in the example above but in the other direction (third to second at 80km/h) I would be at around 4K rpm in third and while shifting to second I would put my foot on the accelerator to bring the rpm up to around 5K that way the clutch isn't having to slow your wheels to increase engine rpm making it smoother.

[@TheLondonCyclist]

I just use the mph indicator. 1-10 = 1st, 10-20 = 2nd and 20-30 = 3rd and I do this for downshifting from 30, too. So when o hit around the 22mph mark going down, I'll shift to 2nd.

[@thomashe529]

Too much words

[@mudza92]

No need to ge timing your clutch release thats too much work, people should learn to rev match with throtle, its easy and in time you can do it just by the sound of engine. Shift and as you release clutch add a bit of gas and it should be as smooth as automatic. Upshift or downshift always use a bit of throtle to revmatch and after a bit of practicing it becomes second nature and you dont even have to think about it at all it becomes as natural as breathing, at least thats how my father taught me and it works perfectly for me, listen to engine because nothing can tell you better when and how to shift than a sound of engine. The car is speaking to you dont ignore it

[@akhilanandakumar]

I am from India,while searching for good driving lesson videos,came across yours..all ur videos are genuine and very useful ..thanks alot...

[@8thhousealchemist600]

I got an Evo FE and it's real different than my previous 05 Audi TT. 2nd to 3rd is very touchy and the clutch needs to be released quickly since the turbo kicks in and you'll over rev your engine.

[@eldrinmanabat4329]

i barely get that right.. the whole release the clutch slowly/gently when downshifting.. adding throttle before i release the clutch is the one i got accustomed to since im more likely to fail less with it :D. thanks for the explanation, i need more practice >.

[@RemarkableMarc]

thanks for explaining exactly the motions for downshifting. you put it in terms I understand.

[@JanMitLuca]

The problem is, when you're accelerating in the first gear e.g you will force a kick forward due to the clutch suddenly stops the acceleration. You can switch the gear as smoothly as you can, in the end you have to be careful and the clutch and the gas pedal especially in the lower gears you mentioned. In the upper gears the problem isn't there, at least you don't have HP-MONSTER ^^

[@Eren-da-Jaeger]

Very nice video Paynos. This is really helpful to me. I dont have a high performance car, but every once in a while I like to climb on the throttle and try fast acceleration, and more than 80% of time its the third and 5th which catches me.

[@jeffreyfigueiredo1740]

That was bang on buddy! Excellent tutorial for beginners as well as well seasoned stick drivers. I personally have a brand new 30th Anniversary MX-5 and it drops the revs very quickly when I put the clutch in. 👍🏾

[@ib0o-814]

It’s all about practice! You got this.

[@ΑλέξανδροςΚομίνης]

Take away point : 'awhen upshifting, If you go forwards, then you're releasing the clutch too slow.If you go backwards, then you're doing it too fast.'

[@derdecane]

Haha, always talking about the revs. I wish I would even be able to know my revs, my stupid Renault Twingo only has a speedometer and nothing else xD But still a nice video!

[@ellenorbjornsdottir1166]

are you deaf?

[@garycsfunlife]

As a man watching some passengers bounce around is quite entertaining at times 😁😈😁

[@dbzusman]

I got my first car because of your advice etc Seat Ibiza 2008 1.4 sport honestly can say it's such a smooth and fun car.

[@Paynos]

Awesome! Enjoy :)

[@120HEAT]

Thanks bro, just picked up stick shift car(Nissan 350z HR) and had the "jerk" problem and yea even though I am a noob I rather learn heal toe than being a turtle with the clutch! thanks again for the info and insight, really uped my knowledge on the techniques! now I gotta try it out, also I took notes because there is a lot of different topics in the world of manual transmission lol

[@SternDrive]

I am a pro driver in North America and I wish the few folks here who drive manuals would drive as you do. My 6 speed shifts a bit slower and my trans. and engine last the life of the car. I just sold my 99 Firebird with the original clutch. Good video.

[@f.ferenc88]

Went from 1.4liter car to 1.6l and I have to re learn how to friggin shift... Anyways this explains everything mate, you were great help! Brilliant sunglasses !

[@calvinhoward2277]

It really all depends on how many RPMs you give it. You can go from first to second pretty quick as long as you're not slamming on the throttle. And when I'm driving at a slow rate of speed like you're doing, I would rarely go any higher than 4th gear. I may not go no higher than 3rd gear if the speed limit is below 30 miles an hour. But I have a 03 Mach 1 and they run better at high RPMs

[@mr.stealyogurl869]

Basically when u put the clutch in the revs drop then when you change gear let it out slow then when the revs rise back up you can let it out all the way, then when you get good you will just do it without even thinking. More commonly the problem with jerky gears is 1st to second, I’ve alway changed through my gear pretty fast and I basically change to second as quick as I can which I’ve never had jerky problems when doing that

[@bethanyPCOS]

love your videos! passed my driving test a few weeks ago.. definitely helped me!

[@Paynos]

Thank you! Congratulations on passing and drive safe :D

[@ShadyOakz]

"I was being dramatic but that sucks." 🤣🤣

[@JupiterMan12.000]

A Nice Video I Do Upshifts Like This 1st Gear: 0-15 MPH 2nd Gear: 15-30 MPH 3rd Gear: 30-40 MPH 4th Gear: 40-50 MPH 5th Gear: 50-60 MPH 6th Gear: 60MPH+

[@TopMassEntertainment]

it also depends on your car, and how stiff your clutch is. My clutch is very light, so quick shifting doesnt shake at all

[@Paynos]

Oh yeah absolutely, the fun part is every car is very different haha

[@brayvdb2191]

Top Mass Entertainment I can just drop the clutch after a downshift with my gf's Fiat 500 but with my mom's Dacia Duster it sounds terrible and shakes the whole car lol

[@chrwl007]

I actually found a heavier clutch with a high biting point easier to modulate, although I guess it comes down to what you're most used to (old-school VWs in my case).

[@weaselboys9299]

I can't drive yet can you just make minecraft lets plays or somethin??!?!?!?!?!?

[@Paynos]

Loooool good call, we'll start every video by shouting "HEY GUYS" so loudly that it'll break your ears

[@mikeygrefaldea3225]

Weasel Boys SURE!!!

[@Jimmytwogunz]

hahahahaahahah love it

[@knittingnetty1980]

Great video! I've got my 6th lesson in a few hours, the clutch and gear change is the one I'm not massively confident on, I don't know if it is being left handed? I've passed my theory test so feel I'm getting somewhere, have encountered some unexpected hazards and have had to react quickly and guess that's part and parcel of driving, has been like a baptism of fire! Practice makes perfect and better late than never with learning to drive as I'm 37, felt like an old fogey compared to All the young ones in the theory test centre!

[@joosiej85]

aw I know what you mean. I'm 32 and have had 3 lessons so far. It does make you feel kind of ancient doesn't it! Especially because my instructor's the same age as me lol

[@knittingnetty1980]

joosiej85 definitely worth learning thought the freedom that comes with learning to drive is immense :D

[@joosiej85]

yes that's the main thing that's driving me right now (pun intended!)

[@SuperTomo136]

wish i could watch the revs but my shitty car doesn't have a rev counter

[@NonReturnValve]

What kinda car doesn't have a rev counter???

[@Aaron-fb6mb]

What car is it?

[@adonislopez2066]

Or prolly its just broken lol

[@matttaylor4545]

My 2004 f150 has no rev counter, you kinda learn to go off engine noise

[@meikenn]

My 2014 Mitsubishi Space Star ( I think it's called Mirage in some countries) doesn't have a rev counter

[@relentlessenterprises9238]

Always remember to rev up when downshifting from first gear

[@GK5_]

You mean upshifting? You cant downshift from 1st

[@Zayats_MW]

Brad H That's the joke

[@martindammable]

Shifting for the most part goes well but my main issue is that when I shift into 2nd it's like it loses momentum for a second or two. I can see it because the car behind me gets really close. It makes starting in front of a car with automatic gearbox a pain in the backside because they just zoom off with no care in the world.

[@Dcc357]

Lol like when I'm in my automatic Tacoma, and an old manual mini truck is in front of me, they have that delay in shifts with an already slow vehicle. I try to take off quick with my other vehicle that is manual, but then it's harder to shift smoother into 2nd which I like doing.

[@joelsletten3386]

Here is a TLDR for people if ya need it: try to learn how much your revs change at each gear, and try to have the clutch at the bite point when they are at the point at which the rpms match the gears rpms.

[@tobeeneanya4243]

I have a serious problem with changing gear two 💔I really need advice on that 😔

[@alexswanson1247]

Rev match! When your press the gas, the engine speeds up, and the wheels will follow when the clutch is engaged (no foot on clutch). When you press in the clutch, you disengage the engine from the wheels. When you shift up, from 1 to 2, for example, the engine will naturally drop in rpm. You want the rpm to match, which takes practice. If you drive 15 mph in first gear at 3k rpm, when you press the clutch and shift to 2nd, your rpm will change, even at the same 15 mph. It might drop from 3k to 2k rpm, depending on the car.what you want to do for a smooth ride is slowly release the clutch when the rpm has falled the correct amount. When you shift down, for example from 4th to 3rd, if you're going 35mph at 3k rpm, and want to pass the person in front, you would press in the clutch, shift down into the proper gear, (in this scenario 3rd) and give a bit of gas to bring your rpm up to the correct amount. Let's say around 4k to 4.5k rpm. This will put you in the engines "power band" which is the area in which the engine is more responsive to acceleration. This will allow you to speed up and make the pass in much less time than staying in a low rpm in a high gear. All of this happens in one smooth continuous motion, which will take some practice to get the hang of. A good rule of thumb with manual transmission is that the lower the gear, the quicker you can accelerate, at the expense of fuel economy. On a highway, stay in higher gears unless you need to pass or take an exit. On twisty roads, stay in the apropriate gear for the speed youre going. You dont want to stall your car going around a 15mph corner in 5th gear. You would shift down to second and be in your power band so the car is more responsive. Hope this gives you a good baseline to learn from! I'm no professional, but I love to help people especially those eager to start driving manual!

[@kingbollywood22]

@@alexswanson1247 Ok, now summarise this in two sentences please.

[@alexswanson1247]

@@kingbollywood22 let the clutch out very slowly until the car starts rolling, once the engine starts bogging a little add some gas. Be smooth with the clutch and gas, feeding them into eachother almost like your feet are on opposite ends of a seesaw.

[@kingbollywood22]

@@alexswanson1247 Thank you man, I really appreciate it! Great summary and it makes sense. :)

[@tobeeneanya4243]

Thank you so much, really helped me a lot ! Highly grateful

[@annabelle4855]

Ive only really driven my instructors car so far and have no problems with it even tho it’s manual, but my own car that I’ve just driven properly once which is also manual is very jerky in gear changes and revs a lot and changing from gear 1 to 2 feels like it’s on the edge of stalling and now I get nervous to drive it :/

[@lewislockley4304]

Love how your driving through my village lol

[@muntee33]

Reduce engine load with throttle. Release throttle momentarily before depressing clutch but not so long that the car experiences engine braking. Move shifter smoothly so you don’t get the ‘notchy’ feeling through the shifter. Don’t release clutch pedal too fast (count to 2) and don’t over apply the throttle before clutch is fully re-engaged. Thats the basics. You’ll work rest out depending on your car. Practice away from traffic. Go find a quiet industrial estate or somewhere outside of urban areas. And if you need this video in the first place, your not ready for passengers or driving in wet weather/night time.

[@jayveeSM9]

Gonna be doing my test in a few hours time. Thanks for all these videos I applied most of it during lessons. Will update for the result. Cheers!

[@Casiopea-San]

It's been a year, how did it go?

[@juniorngcobo]

Did you pass?

[@ishowspeed-25]

I have a question.. when I see people drive a manual, when they shift gears their rpm still go at a normal pace. So let’s say I’m in second gear shifting to third, do I let off the accelerator hit the clutch shift to third ease off the clutch then hit the gas again? Or do I shift while still on the accelerator?

[@darkside7382]

Funny thing is I don' struggle with dowshit, I litterally downshit when I go slow enough. I go down to third when I'm around 23-25mph, and go to 2nd when I'mat around 11-13. And it shifts really smoothly. Upshifting on the other hand is sometimes smooth and other times not!

[@carlos_al]

you were the best one to explain. thank you

[@Paynos]

Thank you for the super lovely words!

[@dragonlee1000]

Best tutorial ever. And Ive watched many on this topic.

[@MGRaiden64]

I never realized how hard it is going from your manual car to another. I came here because I can't drive my aunts subaru smoothly, i thought i was driving a manual wrong the whole time lmao

[@knavar6314]

FLOOR IT Oh don't worry, no context is needed for my comment cause it's the answer to EVERYTHING 😎

[@Matt-td9wx]

"How do you reverse bay park ?" "Decide what bay you want to park in then when you are ready FLOOR IT!!!!"

[@michaelfilippi1520]

I love getting that hp boost from first to second in my Mustang. I do it everytime and it's so satisfying. I've mastered that and the hp boost probably could be compared to the acceleration of a hypercar. Just for a second then it goes back to normal.

[@12kasper21]

That acceleration is caused by the 2 plates inside the clutch, one is going way faster than the other and by dumping the clutch like that you'll wear those plates out like crazy, but I'm really proud you mastered your little technique, I hope you know how to get your transmission and clutch out of your car!

[@user-zd8vg1nl5g]

When I’m accelerating quickly from a red light and I let off the gass it feels like the car jerks me forward

[@jacobtorres5542]

Thanks man! I was rev matching and I didn’t even know it

[@cammyaustin5172]

yet again, another good video man!!

[@Paynos]

Cheers bro! :)

[@cherryviper3940]

*_To make your gears shifts silky smooth please use Dove._*

[@carleynorthcoast1915]

best video I've seen so far on this topic // hailing from British Columbia

[@noobjitsu1743]

im from there too!

[@TheSignal337]

I need to practice this skill. I'm a Bus Driver. I drive the bus for the Bus Company in a major city up North in the Continental USA. I feel very embarrassed that I cant drive a vehicle with a Manual Transmission. I drive the Bus with an Automatic Transmission.

[@strilla5111]

Could you do a video on the new 2017 road test exam in the U.K. (New rules they have brought forward)

[@Paynos]

I'll definitely have a look into it man! :)

[@chennojusreemaan2144]

Great explanation sir. Nice one

[@brayanuribe8799]

thank you so much for mentioning the gear ratios!!

[@carverkat1964]

Perfectly structured explanation nice work mate

[@kirbsmeister2]

Really interesting, but I have a question. I was taught to achieve smooth transition by depressing the throttle and releasing the clutch at the same rate, simultaneously, and it works well. For upshifts you seem to be saying to rev-match and release the clutch without any throttle involvement. I understand the theory for this, but I'm just wondering if what I was taught is a 'bad habit' or just a marginally slower method of achieving the same result?

[@Toulkun]

My biggest problem is i forget to use blinkers when turning and when changing to a certain gear after a while of driving i forget in what gear i was so i can sometimes shift instead of third to like fifth gear because of that, and there goes my negative points. Yesterday (wendesday) was my third day of driving lesson, on second day we right away went on the streets and drove around i actualy did quite well as we didnt drive in a busy time when there is alot of traffic and peds around, but on third day it was different and i began losing my self a bit..

[@ilonggongbriton6437]

I love this idea

[@larasutherland5659]

literally luv u

[@steverich1518]

I’m pretty awful so far at driving manual. Driving is one of my least favorite things to begin with. I live in massachusetts where most of the people are always assholes in a “hurry” somewhere or just can’t drive. I’m not the best driver myself or fastest learner and trying to learn has been one of the hardest things ive ever done. I can climb trees, operate a bucket truck, bucket lift, dingo, Vermeer, chainsaws, pesticide application rigs, backup trailers down tight spaces no problem and acquired all that easily enough. And I’m not trying to brag because I’m pretty sure if I can learn those things most people can. So go out and be the best you; get certified, get paid. Back on topic, driving stick seems impossible for me. It doesn’t help I’m learning in my employers company truck on some backroads which puts me always on edge. My brain can’t seem to process driving so differently and I constantly take my eyes off the road. Panic starts to set it and I will skip a gear then have a mind blank. Stall constantly whenever I have to stop. I do good when I’m going for the most part but can’t seem to slowdown/downshift or stop at all. Revving the gas after putting the clutch in to downshift so I can slow down feels so unnatural. I’m weary driving the truck so I’m trying to watch the road but I also can’t ever seem to find the right gear so I’m always looking over. My shifts are slow and harsh. I’m hoping I learn sooner rather than later. Any personal tips will help from anyone. Thanks for the video and bless you and everyone else

[@gersonvillanueva284]

I’ve always struggled shifting from 1st to 2nd for some reason. Any tips?

[@Xr-pd2oi]

In other words: Start to learn to drive and be jerky, then as you practice your gear changes will become smoother. Only when you get your license should you concern yourself with rev matching on downchanges and even then it's not critical unless your gearbox doesn't have syncromesh, which is the case with 0.0001% of cars. There you go, all the wisdom you need for changing gears smoothly.

[@fatihkaya7870]

This helped a lot. Thank you.

[@midnightdarkchocolate]

Never Driven a Manual in my life but I'm confidence after watching my dad do it, plus about 1,000 KZbin videos and 10,000+ hrs of demestations.I can do it.

[@Paynos]

Go for it man! Good luck

[@alabdel1388]

My shift from 1st to 2nd sucks right now..lol, but working on it.

[@johnland8372]

That's why my friends don't wanna get maccas soft drinks with me when I'm driving anymore. T

[@jamxs6th529]

Struggling on my down shifts thanks for the help !

[@SWG_Alex]

When you’re looking up a video on how to shift smoothly and then realize it’s your old twitch from the UK, mother fucking PAYNOS!!! Hope you’re doing well brother! - Err0h

[@Paynos]

Hahaha great to see you bud! Hope everything has been well with you man, its been a minute!

[@SWG_Alex]

@@Paynos it is! Doing well with work and just bought a 2019 Honda Accord Sport Manual so been trying to just find tips to smooth out the drive 😎