Learning Manual in a Land Rover Defender

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had a ton of fun playing around with manual, and i'm looking forward HUGELY to getting my own Defender now that I've gotten the chance to get a feel for the car 🥲
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[@hannahleeduggan]

For your chance to win a Ford F150 & an Airstream while supporting a great cause, go to www.omaze.com/hannahlee hey guys! decided to make this video and the next one their own separate/shorter videos because when i had them together the vibes felt very different lol. I hope you don't mind the format. had a ton of fun playing around with manual, and i'm looking forward HUGELY to getting my own Defender now that I've gotten the chance to get a feel for the car 🥲 ps. having brunch with my family this morning, so i wont be able to make the live chat, but I love you all ♡

[@_._hello_.]

Love youuu😊

[@johnsaxongitno4life588]

I can not wait to see your new videos this one and your next one at one am Australia time on Monday morning love you and your amazing channel love your number one Australia fan John ❤️❤️❤️

[@markdemelo7221]

How about we win a " GET OFF THE STREET PASS" for whatever u come driving around us. 😉lmfao,JK,JK!! You did freaking awesome little smurf just like everything u do, no hesitation, just grab a hold of something and BOOM, MINT. GOD BLESS AND THANKS FOR SHARING

[@JeLLoH1000]

just thought we were gifted with two videos , so no i dont mind at all :)

[@abeach5420]

WOWZEE --- Hannah you, plus anyone else inside, while filming video will have to be mic'd up when in this vehicle and music going plus windows open due to diesel engine/exhaust etc type sounds. Congrats on it all.

[@JustRupes]

It’s so funny, here in the UK where that Land Rover is from (UK Plates) if we pass our driving license in a manual vehicle we get a full license and can drive an automatic too, if you pass in an automatic you get a restricted license and can only drive automatics until you pass a manual test 😂

[@tmPawelka189]

That makes a whole lot more sense! Wish we did that here lol

[@veritorossi]

That is how it should work!

[@bexbagan]

Yeah I got away with driving a manual (even though I'd never driven one) in the UK with a Canadian license because we don't have that rule

[@ianbutler1983]

I did not know that.

[@WayneStLouis-cy4ln]

I don't get it, but oh well. Just wondering how your knowledge of the road and driving rules has anything to do with which car you drive. I'm old school... as teens we knew how to drive everything before getting 'lessons' for a test.

[@kurtcraig3421]

do not pull off in second gear. use first. staying in a low gear at high revs will strain the engine. when in nutral let go of the gear stick, the stick is designed with a spring so it rests stop between third and fouth. remember this when shifting between second and third. uk

[@Erin-unsalted]

So much this all this, but especially the first sentence.

[@rebeccadowney5899]

I learned to drive with a standard. Always start in first gear after a stop. Wait until you stop on a hill and don’t roll backwards, it’s all foot work!! Good luck

[@angelinasouren]

I second that. I too learned to drive stick shift, in Amsterdam (automatic was seen as for babies in my young Dutch days, lol; there were very few automatics on the road) but I have driven automatic when I lived in the US. Stick shift is also great for when you're doing snowy hills because you get to determine what gear you're in (and it can help stop your engine from stalling). Learn to listen to the sound the car makes for knowing when to shift, and if you have an rpm indicator, you may want to look at that too. Do not shift gears when you're making a turn because you'll have less control over the car then, should you need to respond quickly to something.

[@jello3456543]

I'm going to say "Do what the guy who imports and sells classic Land Rover Defenders tells you, not what a bunch of random people on the internet who have never sat in a Land Rover Defender tell you" In a street car, you would always start in first. The gear ratios are designed for using first to start on a street. BUT, the Defender isn't a street car. It is meant to go offroad, and Land Rover may have chosen to gear it such that 2nd is fine for starting on the street, and 1st is only used for starting offroad and/or on hills. To be clear, I do not know the answer either way, but it is quite possible that 2nd is fine for starting out on the street. Do what the guy who knows Defenders says.

[@jeanniebeankartis3088]

Yeah I think I'd stick with the automatic 😉

[@justinety]

Guy: *talking technically about the vehicle* Hannah: "But whats its name?" 😂

[@bubblygranolachick]

That's the most important!

[@bamagalforever]

😂😂😂

[@jenniviiv]

I drive a manual in the US and it's really the best form of protection from theft considering so few people know how to drive them these days lol.

[@angelinasouren]

lol!

[@speteydog2260]

Oh! Lol

[@thealphapackwolf5960]

I once knew aguy that was caught carjacking, and he said that he learned manual specifically for the purpose of staeling manuals.

[@mariajjenkins]

Yes, I handed my car keys to a Valet to come back with it just moved out of the way. The only person able to drive it was getting off work. I live in the good ol' USA, 🤣

[@bish_puddin]

I wouldn’t care if someone stole my car. Just get the insurance pay out and get a new one lol

[@anais-us3wf]

as a European its crazy to me that you're allowed to have a drivers license without knowing gears like what

[@ftknmlo]

we drive automatic 🙄🙄🙄

[@anais-us3wf]

@@ftknmlo who spit in your breakfast? it was just a statement im not attacking anyone

[@neverninetofive]

I mean you can get an automatic license in Europe too, but aren't allowed to drive manual cars with it - unlike in America

[@earlhollar1906]

@@ftknmlo not all of we!

[@lenadewolf7010]

Europeans seeing this like 👀

[@storm3016]

You'll break the clutch if you make it a habit to start in 2nd gear. I'd also suggest getting one with the steering wheel on the left side, there are plenty out there. It's just safer to have the steering wheel on that side if you drive on the right side of the road as you have a much better view of the traffic around you. Other then that I can only recommend them, they're awesome cars!

[@sarahduplessis6606]

Where I live, you learn with a manual car. Automatic cars are seen as “more expensive” here 😂 but manual is definitely better for off-roading 🤩

[@TrendyWhistle]

Where's that? Here in Singapore everyone learns manual first then buys an auto anyway lmao.

[@junochlim]

unless its a 4 wheel drive, mannual 2 wheel drive is not for off-road

[@sarahduplessis6606]

@@junochlim yes thats 100% true, but generally those land rovers are 4x4

[@sarahduplessis6606]

@@TrendyWhistle South Africa ☺️ our automatic cars are generally Mercedes and the more expensive brands. A big brand that people use here is Volkswagen

[@ianbutler1983]

I think the best way to learn is to learn to drive a car with an automatic, then transition to manual when you have mastered the rules of the road, etc.. That is what I did and it went smoothly. You are comfortable driving a car and are then able to add the use of the gear shifter.

[@mariaclararibeiro8045]

Omg I can’t handle the car screaming for the third gear 😂😂😂😂

[@karenneumiiller7197]

From my first time experience learning to drive a standard. The most difficult part is coming to a complete stop on the top of a hill and to get it in first gear and take off before rolling back down the hill. Once I got that part mastered I was on my way, no looking back. You will love driving standard, it kept me way more attentive to driving.

[@denverdubois5835]

LOL you just reminded me of going to San Francisco with my parents in their MGB when I was a small kid. My Dad was a master at starting up from the top of one of those hills without even an inch of backward roll...but he also knew to always stay a few feet back from any car in front of us! Other drivers would always roll back! Good times...

[@nschilling3]

Absolutely true!! When I was learning to drive it was in a Volkswagen Beetle, and I was in Daytona Beach, driving up a beach ramp in heavy traffic. Steep hills up the beach ramps, and each time I had to inch up the hill to get off the beach, with another car waiting very closely behind me, I almost had a panic attack! Easing off the clutch and giving it a little gas, it always rolls backward a tiny bit, which made my heart skip a beat. But I never had an issue after that because I became a quick pro!!

[@thefoodwench4848]

That took me a while to Master as well. For a bit I figured out the back and forth on break a d clutch without completely stopping if that makes sense like a rocking motion lol. But I had manuals for years they’re fun to drive 😀

[@SunshinyDay4423]

I have a 2017 manual and it's so much easier than the older models. It was so inexpensive cause no one wanted it! LOL!

[@EmilyBltz]

@@denverdubois5835 lol you reminded me of when I first started to drive manual in San Francisco - ended up rolling all the way down the hill. Lol good times!

[@SharonCullenArt]

I’ve driven Manuals my whole life. I don’t understand why she has you starting in second gear all the time? Is this so you don’t pop the clutch in 1st? It isn’t good to do this all the time because it is hard on your clutch. You have to slip the clutch while accelerating in order to pop it into gear without stalling out. This wears on the clutch over time and then it’s time to replace a clutch.

[@Nightdiver20]

These things are geared so low that 1st is usually reserved for just slogging through the mud, snow, whatever. I had a Jeep like this and taking off in 2nd felt like what 1st would in a normal car.

[@MamaBearPrepper]

Walter is going to be so jealous!

[@Tedthagamer]

😹😹😹

[@reesedavis4877]

Walter has a new sibling!

[@KiraganMercer]

A standard is all fun and games until you stall at a light and nearly pass out from the stress and the overwhelming pressure from the person behind you.

[@amandathemystic1828]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 FACTS!

[@INeverMetaphorIDidntLike]

and then GREEN! STALL! HOOOOONK! my childhood with my dad, in a nutshell ;D i could NEVER handle the overwhelming anxiety! my dad would hold up traffic for minutes, EVERYONE honking at him, and just go "yeah yeah... hold your horses..." lol!

[@earlhollar1906]

I thought about giving you a long dissertation on the use of the emergency brake, then I decided it would just be a waste of good air. Voice to text!

[@captainfancypants4933]

i've been driving standard for 20 years I promise it becomes such second nature you don't think about it. I've stalled maybe twice in the past decade.

[@markdemelo7221]

Lmfao, geesh u poor girl that's enough for anyone to freak out. I say f**k em & you're only human find yourself a crazy big ass hill where no one's around & practice your ass off until u get it. I'm sure it's very stressful doing that shit but u can't let that stop you or scare you otherwise you'd never accomplish anything, try everything you possibly can, u can drive a damn tractor trailer easily u just need to say f*ck it & go nuts. The world is yours so do it,to it! Lol

[@andreaordonezc]

"I don't ever wanna leave second gear" hahahahahaha yup that's exactly how you feel when you start driving a stick 🤣🤣🤣 you did it awesome though 👏👏👏👏 now gears are the easy part, try going up on a hill, scary af 😳

[@tammyjones8894]

Yep, I never wanted to leave second either and then suddenly it all comes together.

[@hollyshaw-elliemae]

try stopping at the top of a hill in san fran, andhave it roll backwards while you are trying to get over that hump at the stop sign, all while freaking out about rolling backward into the car behind you. WHILE your mom is screaming GAS GAS GAS at the same time, trauma at its finest. still love manual over automatic

[@bubblygranolachick]

@@hollyshaw-elliemae my aunt was second car in line to a stop light in San Fran, she was on the hill waiting to go! She did good but it was scary being there on the hill like that 😲

[@hollyshaw-elliemae]

@@bubblygranolachick its terrifying isn't it? My heart still races thinking about it. My heart races driving in San Francisco anyway, its busy AF

[@bubblygranolachick]

@@hollyshaw-elliemae it was at night, she is bad ass because she pulled it off so smoothly with both of us squeeling from pure nerves. I am not that brave to drive, at least in a city, it's crazy how in the city you are more dependent on a car vs the Netherlands where a huge amount bike everywhere, at least to work or for fun. At least San Fran has a cool trolley and as long as you live in the mix you can walk to shops on those steep hills

[@Ra-zor]

Being a fellow Defender owner (on my 4th) Just be careful when you get stuck. Dont go flooring it and 'bouncing' your way out of a hole when on rocks/hard surfaces (its ok on mud/snow as the wheels can still slip and not suddenly dig and lock), or you will break half shafts (axle drive shafts) - been there done that (more than once). Half shafts are the weak point, they are designed that way to fail first and protect your diff and driveline, and are not too difficult to change. Other thing is dont drive around in 4wd low on hard surfaces such as tarmac, you will wind up and blow a diff very quickly, always use 4wd high unless stuck or in tricky off road loose surface trails... When off roading and in low use 2nd gear and not 1st (1st is not designed for high torque and crawling the teeth are not strong enough, 2nd is or you will blow 1st gear over time by stripping the teeth off), Finally, make sure you have your swivel joints and engine and belts serviced/changed on or before the due service dates, you dont want any belts snapping on one of these as its a very expensive repair bill, and ALWAYS check your coolant, very low coolant can cook and kill your engine.. Great vehicle though, had mine sliding down 60 degree scree slopes and up 45 banks, wading over the bonnet lapping on the window in rivers with water filling up the vehicle (dont try that without a snorkel kit!) and on its side against a bank in the mud several times dragging itself along, great fun and the most robust big 'fix it yourself' vehicle you can trust. Just keep the basics well maintained.

[@hannahleeduggan]

I can’t tell you how excited this comment made me to keep learning everything 😭 THANK you

[@Ra-zor]

@@hannahleeduggan No problem, you are going to have so many great adventures venturing where no other vehicle can go! It might pay to invest in a pair of good quality sand ladders too just in case you do get stuck, they can be a lifeline when in the middle of nowhere! Have fun! and try not to scratch the paintwork too much lol

[@aynvaughan]

Reminds me of the Friends theme “stuck in second gear” and we need more mom!

[@davcox100]

You’ll get there Hannah. I’m used to driving a manual all my life and much prefer it to an automatic. It doesn’t take that long to learn . But you’re much more in control, especially off road. Just make sure you get one that’s been well maintained and has a good solid gearbox. You’re doing great 👍

[@guraqt658]

Thank you for posting your vulnerabilities. I know I would have recorded this and likely scrapped it because I’d be embarrassed of my anxiety and what others may say. You’re showing many that it’s okay to learn new things at any age. Harnessing our anxiety leads to growth. Excited for your next adventures! You’ve encouraged me to learn something new. And to those who feel they’re better because you know more than others... remember that everything you know was once brand new to you too.

[@robertedge6902]

Talk about jumping in with both feet. Not only learning manual shifting but right hand drive. Both at the same time and not making so many beginner mistakes. No whiplash starts and stops and no screaming frustration reminiscent of coed high school drivers Ed. I love how you set high goals and tackle them with such ease. Fun to watch.

[@lizziiiiiiiiiiii]

I just want to say that anyone lending you a vehicle for you to LEARN stick is a bloody saint. :D You owe him big time

[@noddybrown6281]

Or he has a motive. Don’t be naieve.

[@hadassah6085]

Noddy Brown yes! Seems absolutely lovely - but always be careful as females particularly - sometimes people want you to be indebted to them and sometimes people are grooming you (narcissistic types) This guy was a professional and Hannah wasn’t on her own or vulnerable in that way - He seemed lovely, but please always be careful! Sometimes the most predatory types appear innocent and groom through being lovely, charming and generous.

[@arianjennings5110]

Right! This guy has massive trust and faith but most importantly he loves the vehicle and wants to share the experience. That's amazing

[@hadassah6085]

Arian Jennings we don’t know the intention of people’s hearts or their motives for doing things - I used to be naive and think the best of everyone - but it’s not wise to think the best of everyone if you are ever putting yourself in a vulnerable position - if being offered something free, always good to take someone with you - ideally male - and then if there is any bad intentions, they get squashed pretty quickly. Also heard recently of a man answering an online message and he got mugged when arriving to meet the person (it wasn’t anything that appeared shifty) so please be careful whenever someone seems overly generous.

[@SFlaidlaw101]

Ahhhh yes, Standard. Something we either have never touched... or that we have funny stories from first learning. 😂 Mine was getting the car stuck on busy city freeways. 😂

[@earlhollar1906]

Not the place to learn! My dad took us out while he was feeding the cows pellets , we would kneel on the seat behind the wheel. He would put the 53 Ford pickup in granny gear set the throttle let the clutch out and tell us to steer in a large circle. Then when we got old enough and tall enough to get our license which was at the age of 12 for the farm he took us out on the frozen lake showed us how to correct a skid. Put us behind the wheel, told us to get up to speed and grabbed the steering wheel put us into a skid and we had to correct it before we hit the bank. Takes care of all the anxiety that you might have on the highway, or in stop-and-go traffic.

[@VanessaMarieA]

Pulling off in second gear is a big no! It is super hard on the clutch. No wonder if broke down. You have to pull away in first gear!!

[@Erin-unsalted]

I was going to say!

[@laronis]

I have been driving a stick for 50+ years. I got a automatic (Class B RV) a couple of years ago and it took me a while to learn how to drive an automatic. I got stuck once out on a dirt road in the desert because i did not know that you had to press the 'brake' to put it into 'drive'...lol! Scared the hell out of me for a few minutes before i figured it out. I even looked around to see if anyone could see me freak out, yeah, way out in nowhere.

[@olivegreenwell6752]

Cryinggggggg this so funny

[@janicehalsey5511]

That’s how my grandmother was, she always drove a manual so she didn’t think she could drive an automatic!

[@gailembleton662]

Gets me where to put your spare leg, kept try to use my foot to change gear with no gear stick.🤣

[@V.Hansen.]

Never know what to do with my spare arm and leg

[@lun_r]

Yeah, I dislike that.

[@auvl1860]

Your mom is so nice and so supportive. She was so happy that 'her baby is learning how to drive' 😍 I wish my brother was as calm as your mom when he was teaching me. We gave up manual and I opted for automatic that I learned driving for almost a year.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

I absolutely love your mother! Meeting her explains a lot about Hannah and her sisters‼️❤️ I hope she is a reoccurring cast member.

[@lun_r]

Hannah and Her Sisters? Love it!

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

@@lun_r -thank you😁

[@JustRupes]

Oh second fun fact the ‘K’ at the front of the UK reg is the date code so “K” is 1992. It’s changed now to numbers but you can date all cars on their original registration here. It does get muddy with personal plates :-)

[@tanna0051]

One thing I was taught: never look down at the stick while changing gears! 😘

[@skaus2184]

The quickest way to get used to the bite on the clutch is to park facing up a hill, put it into first and slowly release your clutch without touching the gas. The bite point is where the car will remain stationary without the break, then as you lift it slightly the car will start to move forward. Lift it too far and the engine will stall. Make sure to dip your clutch all the way down when changing gears to prevent unnecessary wear to the clutch.

[@Liam.caliber]

I just learned manual in my jeep gladiator. It's a bit of a change but its so much fun!

[@jocelyngleave946]

I grew up with Landies (on a farm in Cheshire UK), they're amazing cars 🥰❤️ You need to start in first, it's a starter gear and helps the car start moving. You move to second once the engine power feels ready to move up (you will start to know when your Landie needs to go up or down a gear). You'll burn out the clutch starting in second. Great work 🥰💃❤️

[@EmilyBltz]

Wow your mom is beautiful and so cool! What a great teacher and student! Hannah you picked it up so quickly !👍🏼

[@roser2889]

Good for you on learning. When I was 13 or so my dad was trying to teach me how to drive. He said do you also want to learn on stick shift? I said No, why would I do that? In automatic you can just press and go. He got a good laugh. He died when I was 16. I'm in my 50s now and it's a good memory. Go out there and make the best memories. I'm glad your mom was there to teach you. That is a wonderful memory. Thanks for sharing it.

[@bernetwilms2321]

First question hannah asks to the car dude: "What is it's name" hahahaha

[@caroline9306]

😂😂❤

[@alexanderczermak2888]

Thats the correct question, every Land Rover Series and Defender should have a female name! 😎 My 1965 Series 2 is Aunt Catherine, as my godmother!

[@geniusaur]

Hey! uk landrover restorer here and i can safely say that third is definitely the worst gear in a defender of that age. It absolutely does like to disappear into and out of this dimension. occasionally a landrover will live all of its life with third in another dimension with the owner having to only use 2nd and 4th. One thing I would highly recommend is working on your clutch control and using engine braking rather than the brakes. You should be able to pull away without using gas and just using the clutch

[@jharrison1837]

Find a hill or ramp in a secluded area Hannah and practice stopping and pulling up. You'll be glad you did so that you're not surprised but prepared.

[@stanlackey1940]

GREAT FUN sharing your driving lessons Hanna! You'll have a great time with your NEW skills! Nothing but FUN!!!

[@caseylawless3454]

When I started driving I was so pissed at my parents because they said I couldn’t get my license until I learned how to drive a stick! After MANY teen tantrums and hours upon hours of my dad being the most patient man alive, I finally got it! As hard as it was, I’m sooooooo grateful I learned how to drive a stick shift car! Once you learn it you can basically drive anything and it’s a hell of a lot more fun than driving an automatic!!!! Go girl go!!!

[@ChicReal]

Looking forward to it, have FUN and stay SAFE. 🙏🏻💖🙏🏻

[@tepuntopunto]

literally unlocked trauma with the sound, that fucking sound man, when you know the car is struggling cos you're not on the right gear, lord the way my dad used to bark at me, and I still don't drive LMFAO

[@thorsonnanc]

I learned on a manual, Then at 30 I got my bus license on a manual. To pass you have to park on a hill, start & drive forward with no roll back. I was a school bus driver for 23 yrs. I'm in Ontario Canada , steep hills & white out conditions in winter. Loved it & the kids!

[@ClaudiaGG]

great video! can’t wait for the next one now 🙌🏼

[@whathappenedownoo688]

Can’t wait!!!😪 You literally inspired me!

[@floridagirltalk]

You did amazing for your first time Hannah!! You have no idea how many times I killed the car when I was learning many years ago. I miss driving a stick 😩❤️

[@evtyler]

When I was in Japan (where they drive on the left) it super easy to spot the new folks on the base because they were the ones that would come to an intersection and the windshield wipers would come. It was the equivalent of putting a big "Student Driver" sign on the car 🤣

[@LC-hb5ky]

What really helped me when learning to drive (manual, as I'm from Europe) is understanding what the clutch actually does. IF you're not using the clutch your engine and wheels are connected. If you want to switch the engine mode (i.e. gears) or slow down the wheels you have to disconnect the two - which is what pushing the clutch does. You were doing a great job for your first try though! P.S. If anyone out there knows more about cars and their mechanical workings, please correct me!

[@ajevans100]

There are nice to they break down gota inport parts takes months some times been there sold mine quick

[@darlarays_nuturingnature22]

Love you Hannah 💖 can't wait!

[@that_chicnic9645]

I drive stick its really fun once you get it! down shifting through tight turns and then speeding up through the last part of turns! Girl, its fun! I can also drive an 18 wheeler, 13-18 gears!

[@katesutton9290]

Haha love this. I’m from England and used to have a defender. It broke down so often though! It was called Daryl ( after Daryl from the walking dead) gears are so easy youl be a pro in no time x

[@michaelkraabel5581]

It's been amazing to read how many men on here seem to be afraid of vintage Land Rovers and a little preventative maintenance - or at least they seem to want to scare everyone else away. One of the things I love and adore about Hannah and her videos is that she's not afraid to tackle the difficult tasks, including learning how to drive a manual transmission in a RHD Defender. I was impressed (and entertained), to say the least. I have no doubt she will be turning wrenches on one of these beauties in no time. I can't wait to see the future adventures.

[@lun_r]

Okay. You remember your shaming/encouragement when she's stuck in the wilderness but it's a Land Rover and is unreliable.

[@billyhill2488]

I learned in my friend's '94 Chevy 1500 with 4.3 V6. Had nearly 150k on it and bad throwout bearings. He got me used to using the clutch by letting it catch with the e-brake on then popping the brake when ready to take off. We were also on a boat ramp. When we were loading up he'd hold me in place some with the boat motor just in case I rolled back too much. He told me "If you're gonna fish with me you're gonna learn to handle a trailer too". Fast forward nearly 20 years and I can drive a standard if I have to and since I back my own boat trailer now can back a trailer like second nature. Good thing I prefer an automatic because you can't find much in a standard anymore.

I learned to drive a manual in an old Toyota Corolla. Since then, I've driven all sorts of stick shift vehicles, but the weirdest so far was a 1947 Dodge pickup. When downshifting, you had to push the clutch pedal in twice to get it into the lower gear... every time. Legs really got a workout in that truck, but it was fun.

[@andrineborbe2470]

Wait omg is she putting out two videos in one day🤭

[@Blue-pb7kz]

As a 20 something European without a license, it always made me feel bad to see 16 year old Americans driving so effortlessly. So it's kind of a relief to see that actually everyone struggles! It's just so hard to learn spacial awareness and keeping an eye on everything and turns and signals and gears all at the same time! At this point I'm debating getting a manual car licence (which are rare and I only just learned that they exist) first and learning gears (which is a whole process you have to get specific training for, you can't just learn on your own) in a few years when I have the rest of it down!

[@drkwolfhere]

The hardest thing about manual is getting moving..that is the part that needs to be mastered. Well that and stopping without killing it. The rest is easy cause even if you have issues getting it in gear who cares you have time to get it into gear. Listening to the engine will let you know when to shift. If it is revving that means shift up if it is sluggish that means shift lower gears.

[@AnUnknownGoddess]

I remember learning to drive a manual on the farm. Dad put me in the old farm truck and said figure it out. That truck is used to anything. At first I was scared. But after a while it was fun. Went over plowed fields. It was so much fun. I was laughing so hard by the end of it.

[@anothersoulintheuniverse]

Wait, why would you pull off from second gear? You always pull off from first. In my country most cars are manual, so we all learn to drive stick.

[@Jess-19L92]

You got this Hannah! My everyday driver is a manual and I wouldn't change it!! Well id change the car but would stick with manual lol. BTW nice looking rig !!!

[@vlastabarac]

Manual crew❤🤟

[@Jess-19L92]

@@vlastabarac frig ya!! 💜

[@Jess-19L92]

@Queen Opp why what?

[@Jess-19L92]

@Queen Opp Just personal preference really haha.

[@vlastabarac]

@@Jess-19L92 agree:)

[@flybywire5866]

Here in germany driving licenses are usually done with manual gears. You can do automatic, but then you are limited to cars with automatic. I got my license in 1984, and until 1996 i only had cars with manual gear. Then i did need a car with more towing capacity. The choosen car had automatic as default, manual would have been an expensive extra. So i ordered it with automatic, never ever having used automatic. Some time later i got the chance to test drive this model with the automatic gear. Well it went quite well, the engine had 3 litres and 210 hp, with a solid gap the strongest car i ever had- this is germany, usually in the usa cars do have way bigger volumes/hp, for germany this was in the upper 10% of all cars - and it drove quite nice. I went onto the Autobahn, to let the 210 horses run for a bit. I had to return the car soon, so i left the Autobahn. Now after 12 years manual gear you do have quite some muscle memory. With a manual gear you use the engine to brake when possible, saving the braking pads. Muscle memory kicked in, push the clutch down in one go, shift into next lower gear. Well, there was no clutch, its automatic. It was the brake pedal. Luckily no one was behind me. That one hard push down on the brake reduced my speed from 150 kmh to 80 kmh (93 mph down to 50 mph). Fantastic brakes😑. Well a car going up to 150 mph needs some good brakes, in germany the highways mostly have just two lanes, you need them. And good situational awareness, also be quick to react. The end of the story is from then on i always pressed my left foot onto the footrest on the left side to prevent me from trying to use the clutch. Its 25 years ago, and sometime i feel the urge to use the clutch. That braking however never happened again. I´ll never forget that. Also i´ll never have a manual gear car again. Automatic is just too convenient.

[@googleyoutube3944]

You're doing so good for just learning!!! Also i need those overalls

[@sorchx]

I'm so glad we drive manual here in Europe. It makes driving so much more fun. I love changing gears. It must be so boring to just cruise on and have nothing to do while driving 😂

[@richiebrown9623]

A tractor was my first to learn straight shift many moons ago. You will get the hang of it with practice. Just be easy on the clutch so you don’t burn it up. Good luck.

[@journeywithkelly3645]

Awww good job Hannah! Your mom was so patience and such a good teacher. You two are so sweet and funny 💕

[@msparis555]

Your Mom is an amazing teacher. So patient and sweet and proud of her baby. 💚

[@melissas3259]

Driving stick is so much fun! Once you learn how to maneuver shifting on hills, which is the hardest to do, then you can do the rest easily.❤️

[@Holdenwhat]

I drove a stick for 9 years and my biggest desire on my next car was that it be an automatic. It was an extra $1000 and I was happy to pay it.

[@Spyguy713]

Go Hannah go! You're a stick shifting beast! I can say my first time learning stick didn't go as well as yours. It gets better with practice!

[@jenrosecreed]

Thanks Hannah for explaining what is going on more! yay!!

[@appledumpling4766]

I learned to drive on a car with a manual clutch. My Dad taught me and thankfully he was a very patient person. My biggest challenge driving a car that was manual came when I lived in San Francisco. SF is a city that tests the skill of even the most seasoned manual driver.

[@meganvanmilo]

in the Netherlands where I'm from you HAVE to learn manual when you learn to drive and honestly I don't understand why, because just learning how to behave in traffic is scary enough without the added pressure of a manual car. Had to retake my driver's exam three times but I did it tho lol

[@veritorossi]

You have to learn manual because it's standard around the world. Imagine being in an emergency and only knowing how to drive and automatic. You are screwed.

[@janicehalsey5511]

You’re doing great for never having driven a stick!

[@mustdriveslower]

Hannah, get someone who "knows" to give you full LR tuition. Always use first gear when moving off but also learn low range and diff locks. These defenders will go just about anywhere and they are awesome BUT you need to have the skills to use them. Clutches can burn out if you don't have sympathy with the drive train. Lastly, learn how the hand brake (emergency brake) works and never use it unless stationery! In comparison to US vehicles, it will be economical with the diesel engine but here in the UK, it is seen as a fuel guzzler! Enjoy. Defenders are very capable off-road vehicles. Have fun with it and in a very short time you will love it and it will become your friend. They have a cult following here in the UK.

[@dayewalker9408]

Hannahlee, good job learning how to drive with a stick shift. My belief is that "stick" driving is supremely overrated. I drove a 'stick car" for over 12 yrs all through Canada and America, I'm totally dedicated to NEVER driving "stick" again. I learned how to right seat drive in the Bahamas, it was fun and different, no biggie. I think your mother's choice in Land Rovers was the better one. Automatic is the better way to go and can free you up for other things you might encounter when driving. If you have kids or pets in a vehicle that large, you need to have a priority list (and a free moment or itinerary ) and the ability to scratch something off the list in an emergency; clutches and gear shifts are very unforgiving in this regard. And don't even get me started on driving slowly with a "stick"; waiting in lines or trying to gobble down an IN and OUT burger while driving stick is such a task...until you're at speed. Well, as you can probably tell, I'm in favor of you getting an automatic transmission version of the Land Rover Defender. Only one thing to think about while driving.......DRIVING!!!! You'll thank me later. Good luck with it, whichever way you decide.

[@MyWadester]

Lol you are so funny' "I don't like third gear!" 🤣 I used to have a friend in France, on the highway her car was shaking and I told her "put on third!!" She would reply "no!! I don't like third!" 🤣

[@PeaceMeBish]

Driving on the highway in 2nd!? Oh Lordy she probably went through engines a lot. 😳

[@hannahleeduggan]

I relate 😂

[@MyWadester]

@@PeaceMeBish that was in the 90's, I left France and move to Florida not long after and lost contact with her. She married and hopefully her hubby helped her on her driving skills.

[@mikayla.scarlet]

I learned to drive with a manual! I was always told I'm too aggressive with the stick 😂😂😂

[@lun_r]

You single?

[@mikayla.scarlet]

@@lun_r wtf 😂😂😂😂😭

[@lun_r]

@@mikayla.scarlet Just teasing. I'm sorry.

[@mikayla.scarlet]

@@lun_r it's okay lmaooo

[@angelinasouren]

Thanks for providing a lovely little mini vacation for me again! Yay! Just what I needed. Was feeling freaking gloomy, slowly pulling out of it by tackling some DIY. I made a video "what would Hannah do", lol, commenting to myself about what I was doing and needed to do and then suddenly seeing a solution for something that I was trying to solve.

[@awarenessvillage]

I learned to drive a stick in 1975 in a 1933 Willys army jeep. If you don't know about these, Google it or ask your grandpa. LOL It was crazy! But it had only 3 forward gears. We used the Jeep as a family for 4-wheeling, or boony-hopping as we called it then. I loved that jeep. My dad and brother went out one time and broke the axle. That was the end of that. I later went out with my dad driving a semi truck on long haul drives. We took turns driving. It had 13 forward gears. Would love to do that again. ☮

[@johninalaska4437]

Hi Hannah, you did good for a first time manual driver and sitting on the right side. Mom is looking good, she never even lost her cool, at least not on camera, LOL. Keep up the good work.

[@RobertJLessard]

Not a good sign when it breaks down first drive. They are repair and maintenance nightmares.

[@hannahleeduggan]

To be fair it hadn’t been driven in over a year, it’d been sitting in their showroom

[@RobertJLessard]

@@hannahleeduggan gotcha. I don't have any personal experience with them just hear from friends who complain. You're quite capable so im sure you can learn auto mechanics too. 👍

[@woolengrappler]

Bishop and Rook is a couple miles from my house. I drive by their shop occasionally to look at the cool Defenders out front.

[@dianebaker5243]

How exciting is this for you. Thanks for sharing 👍🥰

[@billyhill2488]

This is gonna be good, lol.

[@dannskopp8957]

Yes

[@brightpurpleviking]

You need to check out a British show called Rosemary and Thyme. They have this vehicle! I named my Jeep Rosemary as a result of that adorable show.

[@noddybrown6281]

That thing is absolutely ancient. It’s going to cost you stupid amounts of money. Not a clever move. Then the matter of emissions...

[@tristanjacobson4983]

yessss I’ve been dying for you to upload lol I love binging your videos! I wish I felt as comfortable as you can be around your friends 😫😭

[@williamconrad1087]

As a Minnesota driving instructor I really liked this video. The new Bronco offers a manual gearbox so you could look at one of those when they finally materialize.

[@ypk_chan9624]

Mother daughter literally have the same laugh 😂

[@brendarichardson7456]

You got a new ride its BAD ASS

[@camillafjader]

Here in Finland you always learn to drive a manual when you get your driver's license. Back when I had just gotten my license and was practising some more with my mom's car, I had a complete meltdown because I kept messing up the gears and swore I'd get an automatic and never touch a manual again. Here I am 10 years later and sticking to my manual cars even though automatics are pretty common here too now. 😃

[@Dipsip]

My first car was a 1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ my dad got it for me and he didn’t even tell me I was learning Manual lmfao so we go have one lesson together I get super excited to show my friends my car and I just got on the road and the pressure of not killing myself or someone else made me learn SUPER quick lmfao

[@ynech]

Great video.

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

Learning RHD and Manual in the same day. I'm impressed.

[@laronis]

I once owned a British car. That car broke down so much you actually had to learn how to drive a stick shift without a clutch (because most of the time the clutch did not work). I got pretty good at it, i could drive all over with no clutch. You had to learn a few tricks, but most people who owned my car learned how to do it.

[@daisylopez8458]

What’s funny is I’m watching this video today and I learned to drive manual today. Nice job Hannah! 💕

[@Midwest_mama]

Learning to drive a manual is so important...ya never know when you'll be in a situation where manual is all that's available

[@ajt0319]

Momma: you’re kinda screwed Hannahlee: oh fuck… 😂😂 2 adorable peas in a pod.

[@TinyTaco14]

8:45 😂”IM SO SWEATY” me: when I first learned manual too 🤣🤣💜💜

[@hoperosemary]

I’m so here for this!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sukay2249]

Oh my gosh, Hannah, you look so much like your mom. Now I know where you get those unique dimples!

[@CoverageAwarenessStudio]

wait until you're driving and your clutch burns out... and you're on a hill... I've had that happen to me, fun experience... FYI my car still vibes and runs though and I didn't kill it... New clutch miracles.

[@Kieranisplaying]

Honestly your moms patience is insane, and i DONT WANNA MANSPLANE ANYTHING but shifting and worrying about shifting is so much less stressful when no one is around and its just you and the car, honestly I hated learning to drive and passing my test etc but the second I was driving solo EVERYTHING was easy!

[@larktroha442]

i live not even 5 minutes away from where you first were (on 64th and penn) and it is really trippy to me that you're learning to drive manual on exactly the same roads that i learned to drive my manual on! good luck! :)

[@lun_r]

Cool.