How to Never Stall a manual car again and how to recover a stall if you do.

[@ambareen2368]

“The car behind thinks I should’ve taken that gap” 😂😂😂😂 I always think that

[@ConquerDriving]

A big part of learning to drive is to learn not to be pressured. It goes against our social instinct so it's easier said than done.

[@ambareen2368]

@@ConquerDriving I agree completely :)

[@bahatiissah3610]

That's definitely me 😆😆😆

[@smileprince2242]

@@bahatiissah3610 really

[@visionlewis7009]

@@ambareen2368 h f on

[@hamedurrahman3408]

In the "Drivers who lack confidence" part he actually read the minds of learner drivers. It's exactly what we think.

[@rotela_atina_luxe]

That is so me. Too many cars 😅😅

[@rdu239]

Learners afraid to step in the gas deep enough in fear that they will jolt forward at full speed ahead

[@sewelearetse3426]

Yes, I laughed so hard at that part. That's so me🤣🤣🤣!!!!!

[@Storm96969]

Drove for the first time and this is exactly me 🤣

[@hamedurrahman3408]

@@Geth270 that's great! You might be a natural driver.

[@roisinbreathnach8942]

"It doesn't matter if people shout at you when you stall, you're probably never gonna see them again" yeah.....not if it's your mom swearing at you from the passenger seat after you do stall!

[@ConquerDriving]

😂

[@bahatiissah3610]

😂😂😂

[@rdu239]

Its much better to have a stalled car rather than you inadvertently hitting a pedestrian or a motorist; getting screamed at and getting a verbal tirade is much better than a surprise medical bill and money for vehicle repairs (you and the one you hit, or vice versa)

[@TheFourthWinchester]

@@rdu239 Yeah. I almost crashed into a bus trying to leave way for an ahole who kept honking behind me. Now I have decided never to care about others honking at me.

[@cpufreak101]

Trust me, after a while just ask "would you rather drive then?" Lmao

[@hanss.5291]

I'm an American. I watched over a dozen American videos and was failing hard. I watched TWO British videos and it all makes sense. Keep doing what you're doing, we need it!

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm happy to hear the videos are helpful.

[@believer431]

So, British master race?

[@TheSavage303]

@@believer431 when it comes to driving manual yes for sure lol. Last I heard the statistic was 18% of licensed drivers in the States can drive standard. Standard is actually, well standard, in the UK so maybe the instructors there are just better at teaching it? That’s just one theory at least

[@lordblenkinsopp1537]

@@TheSavage303 Many people who drive manual or standard in the US are people with a niche interest in race or sports cars, and so often advice from Americans on how to drive standard is often geared towards using it in racing and the like. I'm in the same boat as the OP, that American videos weren't of any help but the British videos have been a massive help with learning how to drive these cars.

[@joshuadavis2505]

I'm generally a good driver. Passed my test first try last year, and have had my license with plenty of daily driving for a year now. I'm here to say to all the learners that it's OK to stall. It's OK to lack confidence. I still lack confidence every now and then. I stall at least once a week. You get to a point where it's no longer a fear and it's actually quite funny. Keep going, you're going to get it and you're doing great so far

[@minartson]

Cars also handle differently, I drive over 10k a month and still stall every now and then because I drive different cars which have different clutch handling. There is a huge difference in let's say clutching with a Citreon Jumper vs Mazda 6.

[@Dr_SteveK]

Thank you for the encouragement, I got a new manual car yesterday and I have already stalled almost ten times in less than 24 hours

[@emilybrightside212]

I've been driving for 4 years and still stall, honestly hardly anybody on the road cares. Most people will give you time, but there's always gonna be those idiots flashing their lights and shouting because you're not going fast enough (even if you're driving the speed limit)

[@Fatherless_boy]

But big meanie words keep me up at night

[@dangriffin8211]

I've been driving for 25+ years. I've been a driving instructor for more than 16 years. I still stall occasionally!

[@98AH_]

As much as I hate to admit it, the anxiety part of the video was spot-on. I talk into bad scenarios.

[@kayleighbennett4976]

The whole “lacking confidence” and anxiety section has been me since I passed in December 😂I’m finally getting more confident though and these videos are helping so much! ☺️

[@rdu239]

This is what I hate about over bearing teachers; be it a driving instructor, your actual parent, a relative or a friend that constantly berates and scolds you whenever you stall, got a gear wrong, slowing down on an inclined road or going too fast at a speed bump etc. I mean, you really cant do much about it because you have to settle with what you have at the same time you really are eager to learn. This can be self defeating and belittling initially to new learners but try to develop a thick skin to let those harsh words they say pass through the other end of your ear and focus on what essence they are trying to tell you over and over. It cant be learned overnight, a week or even months, there are no time frames to be able to drive perfectly because learning capacity of a person are different - you just have to persevere

[@nataliedebiase5089]

I passed last month and having these issues too....how are you getting on now?

[@SunnyBeetle1922]

@@rdu239 Thank you for your amazing words of comfort. Two years ago I had a terrifying experience with a very shouty aggressive driving instructor who after just one hour of showing me how to drive very slowly on a straight road, took me up a steep incline with three sharp bends in it. I crapped myself and he went nuts at me and snatched the wheel out of my hand three times while I was driving and I freaked out. He yelled at me every time I made a mistake and after 6, 1 hour lessons I gave up and haven’t driven since. I’m still terrified of having the same experience with another instructor and am only just approaching the idea of learning after 3 years. These videos are so amazingly helpful and the instructor here really puts me at ease. He seems to understand we all make mistakes and is calmly helping us all to avoid problems. I wish I lived in Colchester or somewhere with a kind and patient instructor. It doesn’t help that I’m dyslexic either. It affects how quickly I learn. I do have a lot of dyslexic friends who drive and they are fine on the road. They all learned quite a while back and in different places not near to me so I can’t learn with their instructors. I’m so grateful you mentioned about having a thick skin. Really going to need one if I ever want to be a driver. I’m so glad I found this KZbin channel. It’s helping so much, especially as it’s a shared experience for so many!!!!

[@samixalam_]

@@SunnyBeetle1922 Honestly, don't let that put you back. Remember that much like you and I, driving instructors are people too so they're all different-- the majority of instructors aren't like that thankfully If you're still a bit reluctant, try and drive a parent/friend/sibling's car on learner insurance (they'd have to sit with you, my dad brought me an old Polo and he sat next to me, kept the car after passing). I did this alongside lessons with an instructor, but you don't necessarily have to. One thing Dad told me was this-- Instructors are going to help you pass your test, the real learning comes when you're out on the road and you gain experience on your own. My dad taught me nifty tips and tricks, my instructor was proud of my progress, I passed easy :)

[@honeylozenge]

My instructor taught me to find the bite point and THEN add gas, no wonder I had no speed pulling off and stalled constantly! I passed in 2017 and didn't touch a car again until this year because I was so anxious about holding traffic up - thanks for the tips!

[@mallowtonmouse]

Ew, hope they retired

[@sxrge7349]

No way 💀, dodgy ass instructor

[@ridzzz226]

wait so what r u meant to do?? pls help 😭😭😭😭

[@x.Asbiee]

@@ridzzz226 clutch down, add some gas and then find the bite point. It will be easier not to stall and the car will accelerate faster. If you're on the hill, you have to do this quickly to avoid the car rolling back

[@ridzzz226]

@@x.Asbiee omg thank u so much!! when i commented that i was at a car wash, and the entire trip there i just kept stalling and i was so upset!! but on the way back i accelerated before i found the biting point and i didn’t even stall once!! I think I’m just gonna need more experience to get the hang of it

[@faysti7765]

I had to rush here after stalling almost 5 times in a row at a junction.. 🤦🏽‍♀️ I panicked way too much that’s why. Due to this I then forgot the gas and kept on lifting only the clutch without gas. thanks for this

[@ConquerDriving]

I hope it helps!

[@690baepi3]

This legit just happened to me😂😂😂

[@tumortelevision1414]

Same lol

[@krisrocker437]

hahaha... you just told my story when I drove my new car off of the dealership! The worst part was that I realized I was in 3rd gear... frantically trying to find which one was the first gear!!! 😬😆

[@SewFinesse]

I've been driving AT car, and we just got a MT, so I needed help and so grateful to have come across your YT. You're such a blessing, and you answer the questions in my head before I even ask them. Wish you more success in return for your generosity to teach us.

[@racheltam1458]

The stupid thing is, I passed my test first time, but I'm still too terrified to drive! I've genuinely learned more about driving from just a handful of your videos than I did in all my lessons and year of post-test driving before I gave up on it. Wish you worked further north - you're a brilliant teacher!

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you. You have to keep driving to improve. The longer you go without doing it the harder it will be.

[@nielsklarenberg5871]

If you did not learn anything in your lessons why did you keep going? Also how did you pass then? Isn't what you are saying now the most counterproductive and wrong thing you can do? It's like throwing money in the trash. Last question, where do you live that you have the luxury of giving up driving?

[@andrasfoldesi5409]

@@nielsklarenberg5871 She could live probably anywhere in Europe,and doesn't need to drive. It's just an option to move around ;)

[@Hamster12012]

Same, I've passed my driving exam 1st try without any mistake, but I don't trust myself. I don't believe in my skills, I sometimes think that teacher who passed me did it illegally. I haven't been behind the wheel after passed exam, been a year, and I am panic when I sit in front of car 😭

[@kevtb874]

Keep at it. Work it into your life. Go for a trip. Drive. I know too many people (usually older wifes who let their man be their personal taxi driver) who haven't driven in years and no longer have any confidence. It can actually really impact life in later years. What if their partner dies before them. They'll be lost in more ways than one.

[@aninaholbek]

I had to pause the video for a bit until I've finished laughing. That was exactly my train of thoughts!! Bought my first car yesterday - a manual - and yay for that. Only problem is I've been driving my husband's automatic since I got my license 3 years ago. Approaching every traffic light on my way home: "please don't switch to red, please please please" and "please don't stall, please". I live in a country where it's all hills and very few flat areas. "Was that the smell of burned clutch?" I found confidence in the road test that I passed with flying colours, so I told myself "technically, I should remember SOMETHING!" - and I did not stall on my way home :)

[@wonderwoman5528]

No one talks about the way anxiety can negatively impact your driving, thanks for the words of encouragement! :) so very useful all of your videos have been

[@MaddieCollins13]

The chicken bawking at 9:39 had me rolling 🤣 Was not expecting that, but so glad we got it 😂

[@mehradlajevardi7581]

HAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH,e exactly

[@jeffhecker349]

@@mehradlajevardi7581 I love that chicken-man.

[@kwispykweme8791]

Today was my second time driving manuel. I stalled about 8-10 times today not pausing on the bite point and lifting the clutch. I wish I practiced in an empty lot instead of uphill and in traffic. It is what it is. I will drive manual well one day, and I may even enjoy more than automatic. All I want to say is, until then I have been watching these video trying to get a little bit of understanding. Thank you for the videos Richard. I will let you know when I am fully confident in driving manual.

[@Jamesdanielfitness]

I love the humour mate, it cheers me up!!

[@lenabazan5764]

I just dont know if you have the time to read all your viewers comments.. i personally want to thank you for sharing all your knowledge in learning how to drive..not only do i learn how to drive well..i get to appreciate your humour too..and i really laugh out loud! Thank you Richard.." GOD BLESS YOU".. from Zamboanga Philippines.

[@ConquerDriving]

You're very welcome. I try to read as many comments as I can.

[@cblossom101]

The portrayal of the doubtful driver was the best😅. God knows I’ve felt all those things on my way out and about. Especially with my dad next to me. Thanks for all the great advice!

[@balaysked]

I was struggling so bad with stalling the car. Got super frustrated and googled “I keep stalling my manual” this video came up and that little exercise helped me so much to get going without stalling. Thank you so so much

[@thetiredoldtiger4711]

I always tell my students, to let me deal with the drivers behind and its important they focus on what they need to do. "It takes twice as long to stall and restart than it does to pull away slowly the first time."

[@myohmymads]

You make an amazing instructor because you understand anxiety and how it cripples someone making them forget that they're capable of doing the thing. You don't mock or demean someone for something that is incredibly hard to control. Thank you Richard for being such an incredibly lovely human being. I wish we had instructors like you. I switched to a new car after getting my license in Germany and it was a painful process. Now I'm stalling in this sometimes because I don't realise that it needs more gas than the first one did.

[@lelishdepaso1639]

This right here is a gem find. I instantly got better at getting into first gear. I literally didn’t stall once. Thank you so much man . That 4 second rule changed my life . Bless you!!

[@radanju3]

yep same here

[@tommyrm]

I always used to stall on hill starts years ago because my instructor taught me to bring the clutch up to the biting point before applying gas. He was mostly very good but your approach of gas first, then clutch up is far more reliable. Thanks for your videos, they're making me a much better driver.

[@emmabowen2657]

But doesn’t the car roll back if you’re not on the brake? Or are you using the handbrake?

[@tommyrm]

@emmabowen2657 You use the hand brake to hold the car, then, when you want to move, add a bit of gas to around 1,500 rpm, clutch up to biting point, handbrake off and ease off the clutch adding more gas. Much more reliable than clutch with no gas.

[@davidcleckley]

Everyone knows the trick is to watch all of your videos. Haven't stalled in months👌🏾 Love from the USA!

[@jadeliu1376]

Gain my confidence back after watching your video, I was exactly the 2nd reason for stalling because I was too anxious of what other road user are thinking.

[@AvluckyGaming]

I just bought my first manual car (my first car ever really) and I have been binge watching all of these driver tip videos every night. They have helped me so much! THANK YOU!

[@lawfreed]

I'm a nervous driver as I'm a newbie and that anxiety part really got me. This channel is one of the best driving lessons on the web if not THE BEST.

[@blalala3522]

That anxious driver part is literally me since I got my first car three weeks ago!! My instructor taught me to first lift the clutch and then add gas (except when I need to move off quickly) and the clutch in that car (Ford Ecosport) was so “strong” I must’ve relied on it way too much. My new car (Ford Fiesta) is way easier to stall but I’m learning slowly and at least don’t stall on the flat ground anymore :D

[@ConquerDriving]

You're not alone. It's very common.

[@Strepite]

Happened to all of us who got a petrol car after driving diesels in driving school. Especially with a lot od schools teaching students to move off with just a clutch, as diesel engine has more torque than petrol + they usually boost up idle revs a bit more so it’s easier to move off with just clutch. Stupid, if u ask me

[@jillianellis5286]

So glad I spotted that last little bit at the end!

[@chidoclaramarange5582]

Thank you so much for the encouragement.. I am one person who lacks confidence in driving a manual car. I have been driving an Automatic for 6 years now and decided to learn the manual again. If the car stalls on the roundabout or traffic light I completely forget everything and I feel so embarrassed.

[@muhammadtalha6319]

I just started Driving 10 days ago. Your most helpful videos were of starting uphill and clutch control especially in first gear, Because of you I am alive or else my father would have killed me!😶 Your videos have helped me so much. Love you bro from Pakistan🇵🇰🇵🇰 💓💓!!

[@pearlmocc]

I've been driving for almost 20 years, but on auto trans. I drove my friend's Honda S2000 with not too much problems besides rolling back a little bit. Well, I recently needed a new car and figured oh let me get a Subaru WRX lol.. Yesterday I drove it home and had to pick up my son. MAN, the anxiety is real. I kept lifting the clutch too fast, I stalled twice at one light. Thank you for these videos. I'm trying my best not to get upset and just relax - and of course, trying to ignore my feelings about what everyone else thinks.

[@somniare88]

That nervous/anxious driver is 100% me! Living in a hilly area you'd think I'd be a master of hill starts, but as soon as there is someone behind me I get nervous which cauess me to rush, so I'm more likely to roll back/stall.

[@ConquerDriving]

Sounds like you have the skill, just need the confidence to take your time.

[@supgame_yt7674]

I learned how to drive from u first time I got into a car and I knew what to do thanks to u

[@hillarykhondiwa7497]

I passed my driving test last week all thanks to you. I can now focus on becoming a better driver. Keep up with your great videos.

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations!

[@TheBeesGardenBhavna19]

Today my car stalled 😅😅at steep uphill..I stranded for few minutes and one kind gentleman bro came to help me to move my car from that point. 😅 There are sweet ppl also out there..keep practicing..Cheers🎉

[@adid2911]

I passed my driving test last week and your videos helped me improve my driving so much. The videos on reverse parking were especially great. I really hope your channel grows larger as you deserve a lot of success for continually producing high quality content. Thanks!

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing and thank you for your kind words.

[@KHOLOSALAMUNI-sy6tn]

Teacher where are you located?

[@juliastrong6748]

Thank you SO MUCH!!! I learned to drive on an automatic but now I need to learn standard. Just yesterday I was practicing and I was so nervous because I only had around a 50% success rate of starting. I couldn't understand what I was doing wrong. I watched your video today, went out to practice, and ALL MY STARTS WERE SMOOTH!! I cannot thank you enough! I have gained so much confidence and am eager to drive more now!

[@MetalCooking666]

Massive respect for this channel. I have dyspraxia and I find it really clear and helpful. I actually passed my test recently, but I still come back for tips

[@NgaNguyen-hs3pg]

Today's is my first lesson. I'm in Taiwan for studying and I want to learn how to drive in my free time. My Chinese is OK but I can't understand 100% of what he said so the instructor gave me a funny look and the attitude like why I didn't choose automatic type, why I don't speak perfect Chinese and why I don't know how to drive already. Speechless. I was shocked. I paid and wake up at 6 to get there because I have no other time and this is what I have to deal with. He told me to just listen don't ask. Anyone encounters this kind of instructor? I watch some videos of Conquer Driving to prepare for my first day and thanks to them I didn't do so poorly and still keep watching to learn more. I'll have another lesson with that instructor tomorrow and decide if I have to change the instructor. Thank you for your informative videos!

[@ConquerDriving]

I hope you get it sorted, it's best to change instructors until you find one that works for you. You can always talk to them to give your opinion.

[@NgaNguyen-hs3pg]

@@ConquerDriving Thank you. It was better today but I still need to watch more of your videos to answer some of the questions today. I don't want just to pass the test but to be able to drive safely on the road. Thank you once again!

[@jaynic9126]

I'm 16 and I drive since i was 14..always with my father near me..I was ignoring my mistakes and you have taught me a lot man..you the best💯

[@charlotteholly]

I’m from England and live in America. I’ve been watching your videos for years now and wanting to rent a car whenever I go home to visit family. Your videos make it easier to understand. Please keep these videos coming, it is more helpful than you know!

[@jamesandrews8157]

Good video. I’m 35 and bought my first manual because it was too good a deal to pass up. Day 1 training with my dad didn’t go well and I’m feeling pretty defeated. I’ll take this 4 second tip into tomorrow as well as the anxiety tips. Thanks!

[@ConquerDriving]

I hope it helps.

[@bigbossrider]

Best instructor, very clear communication and helpful. I passed my driving license (manual) on 2022 deecember. Only drove autos afterwards, therefore when I sat back in manual rental I was rusty which caused me to question my skills and confidence. Your videos helped me a lot to feel more confident and understand manual better! Maybe will buy a manual now as well, so much more control and fun.

[@ioanaj9162]

I learn more from you than from my actual instructor. I literally just use his car not learning anything.

[@biplabroy1589]

You are super at teaching. God bless you for one cannot escape from learning because of you. how devoted you are.

[@zugger900]

This is so useful, in my lessons when approaching a roundabout or a junction I always try to go as slow as possible without completing stopping because I find moving off and the clutch so difficult. I normally always jolt forward fast so it’s harder to control or I stall from a stop position. But all this time I was just not putting gas on 🤦🏻‍♂️😂 Edit. Had a lesson today and still messed it up because my instructor had a new car and then clutch/brake was so delicate compared to the other car

[@apocalyds]

So so so sooooo helpful! Thank you! I’ve been practicing the skills, but I’m lacking the confidence to go into traffic or main roads. I literally sit there and think “I can’t go there, the street is on a hill” or something like that. Your portion about anxiety helped me so much! The times I have taken it out and haven’t stalled have all been times when I’ve been slow and mindful and purposeful. Whenever I rush, I stall!

[@CmDoton]

Passed my test today! His videos are so helpful! So glad I discovered his channel before my test. Very informative 😊

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing, I'm happy to hear I've helped!

[@followers1038]

You videos are very informative. Your efforts are to be appreciated.Thank you for such a down to earth explanation.

[@EverythingCarsandMoreECAM]

This video came out when I needed it the most. Great timing and best video

[@shawnmcevoy5281]

That 4 second tip about the clutch was a game changer. My daily is now a manual, an EVO IV. And I was struggling with finding a constant point on when to let off the clutch. That 4 second tip was a massive help and helped keep me focused and calm.

[@ConquerDriving]

Nice car, a modern classic now.

[@theomnivert]

oh my god I needed this so much, its especially bad when you're the bad driver in your group of friends. Idk how but they don't even get my problem of stalling a lot

[@ConquerDriving]

Usually they key is to take your time, try to rise above the perceived pressure from other road users. You have to go slow before you can go fast when learning to drive.

[@theomnivert]

@@ConquerDriving Thanks man, that's really appreciated

[@dasanpadayachee7518]

Just got my driver's license, these videos were really helpful and helped me understand driving. Thank you

[@deanhiss2745]

Most important lesson I received from this video is "Focus on what you are doing". Thank you!

[@ivanchristophersaldana119]

Getting my second car my first manual car its a brand new one and this video is helping a lot in terms of giving me confidence and helping me learn! Thanks!

[@nelisiwepheeha7089]

This was very helpful. I'm driving myself to work for the very 1st time tomorrow, and stalling is one of my biggest challenges. This helped put my mind at ease.

[@ConquerDriving]

I hope it goes well!

[@l3w154]

I always struggled with the clutch and im now 36 doing manual lessons. so old dog new tricks come to mind. But your explanation on holding the clutch i beleive will help me massively thank you! Mainly my confidence and anxiety wreck me when driving my instructors car. But iv got my own and im learning with another insured drived and im fine on the roads, its an automatic tho lol so no clutch anxiety. Fingers crossed next lesson this video will help me get over it, thank you once again

[@HRDU109]

Great video, failed my test because of stalling. Stalled at a tricky junction I was anxious about then completely panicked and stalled again 2 more times. Drove fine otherwise and would have passed if it wasn't for that incident. This video is just what I was looking for as my main problem was feeling anxious, so hopefully I'll get that pass soon!

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm sorry to hear that, try to stay positive and keep up the practise. I wish you the best of luck with your next test!

[@shiver8082]

Wow this actually helped me tremendously. A lot of people assume I’m driving a manual bc I’m young but now I’m the only person I know my age who can and does drive a stick 😭

[@bryanguegan6937]

5:05 OMG! That's totally me there! Even though I already have my driver's license since more than a year now...

[@ConquerDriving]

You're not alone. You can see from the comments on this video already that many people feel the same way.

[@bryanguegan6937]

@@ConquerDriving Yeah, I've noticed that, so I'm not worried anymore.

[@vugas]

ok, so i am a german guy, i have my drivers license for about a year and have driven around 18 thousand kilometers and yet i somehow keep watching ur videos... whatever you do, you do it right. keep it going!

[@scarlatti9130]

Exactly at the times I feel like you can't get more creative and effective, you do. Brilliant Job, thank you for fitting so much into your job.

[@sushijr.483]

i love how confident he is talking while driving whenever i drive i always never talk unless the car is at a stop

[@KepleroGT]

I've gotten my license recently and I still have a bit of anxiety at busy roundabouts like you showed, you explained perfectly what new learners feel in their first drives. Thankfully my low power car forces me to push the gas pretty hard to start moving and I don't have this issue most of the time

[@happyday293]

Thank you so much for this specific tip! My driving instructor never taught me this so I often stalled. Often, instructors will give general tips like, "Just feel it" or "Anticipate the gas as you move the clutch" but it never helps. Thank you so much!

[@justchilaxe123]

That part at 7 minutes is so true. The first day I took my new stick WRX home installed TEN times trying to hill start with about 10 cars behind me beeping. I was so embarrassed but then laughed when I realized I’ll never see them again 😂

[@T.K.9]

The learner talking in his head scenario was me with steep hill start on one of the exit of a roundabout. It was so traffic that I entered the exit and that exit was a really steep uphill. But instead of just in my head, talked about it saying ahh my nemesis. The hill start. And fixated over it. Very busy at the time too and I stalled causing traffic on the round about 😅 Then my instructor said, I normally don't stall but when I started talking about it and fixated on the fact that I was in need of a hill start thats what caused me to panic and stall. One issue also is that the car had an e brake that auto releases after it senses that you reached certain revs. And not the lever hand brake. So you cannot really do the give it revs between 1-2k release clutch to bite point and release hand brake cause from the revs alone the e brake auto disengage causing a roll back. So it was vital to really time your biting point then give it gas immediately. Much like just doing a hill start by braking with foot pedal, get to the clutch bite point and then add gas. Which is tricky.

[@RenAdra]

I might be over here in Denmark, we might drive on the other side of the road as well - but damn man. I have been binge watching your videos ever since I started taking my license. I am doing an intensive driving course here to learn it all in 2-3 weeks, and your channel has been absolutely godsend. Did my first actual city driving yesterday and it went much smoother than expected due to a ton of tips and explanations I learned from you. I am currently 30 years old. I've been putting off getting a lisence for nearly 12 years at this point due to anxiety disorders and what not. Finally got myself convinced, that I could do this, and you have literally made it so much easier. Is there a way to donate to you or anything? Just as a small token of appreciation. Thank you for making a new driver feel more safe out there ^_^ - Rene

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm very happy to hear that I've helped you. Thank you for your kind offer, I may set something up in the future when I have time to look into it.

[@MH-qy6ri]

KZbin now has a $thanks button that allows you to make a donation. I will need to donate too. These videos have helped me so much. I am in the US, and manual transmission lessons are very hard to find. My late husband's friend taught me in car for about 5 hours over 4 lessons, and I have just been practicing by myself everyday and watching these videos.

[@T0sadi]

I've been wondering why my car, a 2005 Ford Focus, stalls at junctions even after raising the clutch to the biting point. Now, I understand it's because I'm not adding an gas. I drive my instructor's with no issue, probably because it's a recent car. Many thanks for this video.

[@geordiehedgehogs]

This is really helpful, thank you, and all your other videos. I am taking driving lessons in my early fifties and struggle with fear and lack of confidence. Your videos are really helping me. One thing I will say though - multi-tasking when you are a lot older is much more difficult!

[@ric6383]

Many thanks. Past test in 1990, last drove in 1994, and now enduring the painful process of relearning...

[@crisantochristophersanares7706]

New learner driver here with zero driving experience. Had started few hours of lessons already but the previous was really nerve-wrecking! Anxiety is real. This video is really helpful. Confidence and anxiety issues suck! Thank you for sharing this video! 🙌🏻

[@preussen577]

It'll get easier, don't worry! It's insane the amount of growth in confidence you will see as you progress through your lessons. However, I only think one can become fully confident about 6-12 months after you pass.

[@brianpitts8295]

I have bad anxiety as well you just have to keep on practicing if you haven’t gotten it yet. I had make reservations for my test and the closest I could get it was 2 months away and those two months were the longest of my life but the time came and I took the test and passed it first try

[@drrx4308]

thanks so much. I just realized I am a low confidence driver and I make mistakes just because I am afraid to make them and what makes matters worse are people shouting at me but you're right I won't see them again

[@Matrakisness]

The confidence section is EXACTLY what I do! lmao! thx for the tips!

[@andywithout]

I am going to try this, my Instructor told me to hold the Clutch and THEN add Gas, this is in reverse, add gas to 1500 rpm and then find the bite point, your videos are amazing, thanks!

[@MLichtwardt]

This video had me laughing so hard LOL! I am learning to drive my manual Subaru and it's been so challenging! The information presented was immensely helpful and humorous (which helps us newbies, with MASSIVE anxiety.) I'll probably re-watch a few times so I can go practice. Thanks for the comprehensive advice! :)

[@drewmax-kl4oy]

These videos helped me a ton. I only drove VW turbo diesels since 2017 until this past summer, now i got a mk7.5 sportwagen 1.8t 6spd manual. These videos helped me alot especially giving little more gas and holding the clutch at bite point a weeny bit longer then usual. Im soo used to the diesel torque where i just go to clutch and let off without any gas. Anyways thx soo much

[@asdf-th8jr]

Hey man make a video about driving in Reverse, how to look the mirrors and when to steer the steering wheel.

[@ConquerDriving]

I may do that, thank you.

[@IrfanAhmed-ro8pr]

Yes , please do that.

[@asdf-th8jr]

@@ConquerDriving Ure the best man, an advice from you about reversing is a must. Please do it. :)

[@michaelkoelbl4004]

I remember once, shortly after I passed my test, I stalled the car, then I tried to restart the engine. But the engine wouldn't start and the car just shot forward. Panicked I tried again and the same thing happened, and then a third time. Then I figured out that I had the car in gear, and the clutch was not pressed in. I was very lucky that I didn't hit the anything that time, but I learned two things that day: Firstly always to put the clutch in when I start the car, even if I think it's not in gear, and secondly to take a step back, slow down and take a deep breath when I do stall. Slowing down and taking a deep breath is almost always better and safer than acting in haste. Thanks for the videos. If only I had watched them back in 1995 when I passed my test I wouldn't have made that mistake.

[@user-es4zw1yh2l]

the confidence thing is definitely something I struggle with, I’m constantly telling myself “what if” or “why did I do that” and then panic and my instructor has to take over

[@ConquerDriving]

I understand, the key is to accept there is an element of danger. Do you best to be safe but whether you get a bus, taxi or drive your own car, there is danger. The difference is, when you drive you have a more control of that danger.

[@user-es4zw1yh2l]

@@ConquerDriving That’s a very good way of putting it thank you, I’ll look at it more from this perspective to help

[@BongerZ013]

I have to say, your videos came into algorithm at the right time. Your videos have helped me immensely. Thank you so much

[@1PewPew1]

I live in america, everyone around me drives automatics. I been driving automatics for 5 years now and I just recently acquired a stick shift manual vehicle.(I really really wanted to learn stick and i find it more fun) I took it to work for about 4 days now and and I still stall due to lack of confidence. Thanks for the video Richard, it really helps.

[@hamsterama]

Hello, and greeting from Ohio! Here's a tip that should help you out. Last year, I bought a brand new manual car (2020 Toyota Corolla hatchback) without knowing how to drive it. I printed out a sheet of paper that said "LEARNING TO DRIVE STICKSHIFT! PLEASE BE PATIENT IF I STALL!," and I had that taped to my back window for six months. Let me tell you, the sign worked! People won't honk at you if you stall. It's a way to "explain" to the person behind you that you're not stopped because you're on a cell phone. In fact, I got a lot of thumbs up from other drivers. That definitely made me feel good, and that kind of positive feedback helped me gain confidence! Also, if you kept your automatic car, there's nothing wrong with driving it if you feel too nervous to drive stick. In high stress situations, like if I'm going to an unfamiliar place, or if I drive during rush hour, I'll drive my automatic car.

[@asdf-th8jr]

Bro i live in europe and have two cars 1 manual and 1 automatic. I would pick the manual car everytime( especialy when driving outside of urban areas), still my personal preference. Take your time it is so fun.

[@1PewPew1]

@@hamsterama wow what an awesome idea! All I been getting is middle fingers, honks and lights flashed at me lol.. wow. I live in new york city btw.

[@1PewPew1]

@@asdf-th8jr I would pick the manual everytime too!

[@hamsterama]

@@1PewPew1 Learning to drive stick and living in NYC? Wow, now you're a brave soul! I live in Columbus, by the way. Yes, definitely tape a sign on your back window. It can't hurt, it will only help! Use MS Word, and use the biggest, boldest font that will on an 8x11" page. You want it to be very visible. What's going on is, people are getting incomplete information, they think you're a jerk on a cell phone. Drivers are much more patient and respectful when they know you're trying to learn to drive a stick shift. It's much easier to recover from a stall when you don't have someone right behind you angrily honking.

[@MrAnishNair]

Driving instructor who with his experience became Driving psychologist, excellent video, God bless, keep up the good work. Amazing stuff.

[@radharcanna]

A fantastic video. I’ve been driving for years but still manage to stall occasionally. Changed my car last week for a slightly bigger one and I was ‘stall central’ for a few days. Interesting that you should mention using the heel because that’s what I’ve been doing, and losing confidence when I don’t succeed. I’m also a bit of a nervous driver. I’ll try the no heel approach tomorrow. PS. Best chicken impression I’ve seen in a long time!

[@ordiz90]

I've been watching your videos the last week and today i approved the driver exam 🎉🎉🎉 (second try, first try i stalled xD) thank you from Argentina!!! This free content was extremely helpful for me 😊

[@uk7866]

9:39 caught me off guard 🐔. Great vid! 😁

[@ConquerDriving]

😄

[@hashemomar1411]

So I just got my driving license in Germany today, and i can't stress enkught how importsnt this video was, that self monologue did it for me, i was very confident to even make mistakes and i know that the inspector felt that as well, i need you to know how big your impact is because as he was handing over the license to me i thought about this video, so thank you so much❤❤

[@PTGairsoftTV]

I'm learning to drive in a manual diesel. I've been taught to just use the clutch to set off. Works fine, but is a little slow sometimes. That round about clip in the lack of confidence part was spot on. I worry that I can't set off with a decent speed to make it safely into the bigger roundabouts, although I'm getting better with this.

[@ConquerDriving]

You have to take large opportunities at junctions and gradually take smaller ones as your skill improves. If you try to take small opportunities before you have the skill you will knock your confidence.

[@blueslime3963]

Ugh, you're ten times better than my current instructor. 4 lessons and he has never explained why I stall. He hasn't honestly explained start-stop well either

[@PhoenixsWorldVideos]

same my first time driving manual he just told me to begin and tells me where to go. very scary

[@thomaspappas5267]

These videos have made the past two weeks of life so much easier, really appreciate it! Although, I'm am a bit concerned about how you read my inner monologue from my first commute in a stick today haha. "Damn it why did one of my coworkers have to pull up behind me while I'm trying to get onto this road, off a hill no less!" **employs handbrake trick I'd learned 30 min prior while on a bathroom break** Smooth (enough) launch and onto the road as though I hadn't just learned to drive stick a week earlier😎 Not a new driver, just new to stick which has made it even more stressful haha. Appriciate ya!

[@allieallyali]

Thanks, this video is helping me. Just the little practice tips are so good, and knowing the anxiety we feel. You do amazing work and wish more instructors had your passion, understanding & empathy for teaching. I'm all the way in Ireland, but you've helped me greatly. Watching Emily's videos was so good. Like her, I lost confidence when messed up & didn't drive for a few weeks, but just knowing someone else is going through and we all make similar mistakes is helping. I can't thank you enough ❤

[@Optimusprime809]

I just got my first car (Peugeot 107) after getting my license 3 years ago. I remember being super confident in the car I learnt in, with my instructor telling me to just use the clutch to move from a standstill instead of adding gas, but with my car I have to add gas and it keeps catching me out because I rev too hard. And it's hard for me to find the bite point in the car. I tried driving my car today for the first time since I bought it and I couldn't even pull out of the drive! Then when I reversed, I couldn't go as far back as I wanted. Luckily my dad gave me a little lesson and I was better, but I'm still having trouble moving from a standstill. This gets particularly bad in hill starts, because when I think I've hit the bite point and take the handbrake off, I start rolling back and that scares the crap out of me. When I'm already in motion, I'm pretty good. Ultimately, starting from a standstill is my main issue right now. Parking would be second. Your videos are helping me a bunch though my friend! Thank you Richard! PS. You look a lot like another KZbinr I like, called Graenolf. Look him up!

[@wtf12640]

I just got a car after 3 years too, I've got a bit of anxiety driving an older petrol car after learning in a diesel. It's an adjustment to say the least. It's hard not to try and keep up with the other drivers on the road because of the pressure but I have to keep reminding myself to take it easy. I stalled today at traffic lights and had to put the hazards on😩the driver behind me honked and sped past. I just want to be more confident on the road already.

[@Optimusprime809]

@@wtf12640 I definitely understand how you feel, I think I learned in a diesel, where I could use the clutch alone to move off. It's so annoying when you stall, it keeps happening to me because I'm not used to having to apply gas 😭 I feel you about wanting to become confident quickly 😭

[@isaiasrf1]

Love watching your videos. Helped me soooooo much Passes my driving first attempt with 3 minors. Had lessons and in the evening watched your videos to consolidate learning without the road stress. Thank you.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news, thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@zaccorpseman7366]

Very helpful for someone who owns a stick but living in a 90% AT environment, haha.

[@apoorvgupta6916]

I took 10 days class and there were still some doubts.this video cleared them immediately

[@poot2762]

"How to never stall a manual car again" Me, an intellectual: Floor the throttle

[@bclover2007]

These videos are always enjoyable to watch as an American driver. For whatever reason our equivalent of these videos are dudes in their race cars zipping in their car.

[@bryanguegan6937]

9:39 I LOVE IT! You're so funny!

[@AmaanYousuf]

okay..i was soo surprised by how the confidence part is literally me

[@wnh79]

Everyone stalls. Formula 1 drivers (when the had clutches) stalled on the starting grid sometimes. So it isn't a big deal. Knowing this will help prevent you stalling.

[@ConquerDriving]

That'd true. Although F1 cars are notoriously hard to get moving without stalling. But yes, I stall sometimes.

[@Heinrich_baum676]

Thanks mate I’m from Australia 🇦🇺 and I’m 17 and this is actually helping me about being anxious about driving, so cheers mate!!!