Teaching My Twin Daughters How To Drive a Stick-shift Car!

[@davisenterprises]

It's nice to see how supportive and encouraging Roni and Nessa are to each other. Having such a calm and patient teacher like Paul helps a lot too! My first car was a 5 speed manual and I've had a couple of others since then, becoming a lost art these days though unfortunately.

[@Daehawk]

Ya there's a meme now on how to torture a Millennial. Put them in a manual stick car, lock the doors and leave instructions in cursive.

[@Jeniflurxo]

I’m from the UK and pretty much everyone learns in a manual! 😂 Automatics are a lot less popular over here! It was really sweet watching how nervous Roni and Nessa were and how patient you were with them! ☺️

[@biac0sta]

Same in Brazil, learning in a manual is mandatory, we can’t get a driver’s license unless we know how to drive in a manual.

[@mindedchaos]

same learnt at 9 in my field lol

[@camyescobar956]

Same in Ecuador hahhaha I thought it was a latin thing but hey the more u know hahhha

[@bingbee3487]

I learnt in manual and once you switch to auto you realise how easy auto is/ its the opposite I keep pressing down on the non existent clutch😭🤣

[@celestecdr2604]

Same in France hahaha 😂

[@NovemberRocks]

You’re such a patient father/teacher. My dad would’ve already yelled at me if I messed up

[@anarag2826]

Same!! Paul is so persistent and patient while teaching them.

[@ZaynMalik-sq2li]

Yes it’s exciting to watch/learn when you’re instructor isn’t yelling at you and mine does

[@dmb219910rulesify]

its good for u u need more yelling

[@janicedsilva2857]

You're such a patient father. I love how you support your daughters. This was beautiful to watch❤

[@jimhoyt5]

I enjoyed this extended version. So glad my Dad taught me to drive on a manual even though every car I've ever owned was automatic. It would be so confusing the other way around. If they tried to do a Car Rides in a manual I have a feeling there would be some stalling and panicking. Great job by each for the first time out. Also excelling teaching technique and patience by Paul.

[@bianventura]

Especially on an uphill 😂😂😂

[@juliebyard9266]

@@bianventura I drove manual for years, then went auto. struggled to get back? You?

[@bianventura]

@@juliebyard9266 I still drive both so I won't forget. 😂

[@MAVEI]

I haven't driven a stick shift in 15 years.I don't think that I would have a problem jumping into a stick car and driving.

[@ashwanthbrice7202]

U should be in India to drive manual cars like professional in Indian roads😎

[@jeremyadler-g1o]

Paul you remind me so much of my dad. Logical, patient, and caring. All the best qualities for a father to have.

[@mayalynsagucio5655]

the way they said "oh" to the doves at the same time and how roni got so easily distracted is a whole mood.

[@TdrSld]

One of the best things I have found to help teach people to drive a stick is using the rpm gauge. Simple saying more gas, more gas, more gas gets people anxious and they normally stall the car/truck. Having them hold 1100 to 1300 rpms while learning the feel of starting to move gives them a target to see and aim for. It's nice to see you teaching them this as it could help them in the future.

[@filoSOFIAmae]

Paul is so calm teaching them. My dad shouts at me when he was teaching me how to drive.

[@josephmitrani6812]

As an American who loves driving a manual and has never owned an automatic car, this is a pretty interesting video. My sisters and I all learned to drive manuals and took our tests in a manual and all three of us have manual cars. My parents made it a requirement for all of us to learn to drive stick and we all to this day feel it's made us better and safer drivers. My parents were very patient teaching each of us and taking us on lots of parking lot drives and constant driving lessons in lots of different situations. Practice and time and patience are key to learning, take your time and enjoy the process. Driving a manual forces you to pay attention, look far ahead and not be distracted and actually enjoy driving. We all took advanced driving courses and that taught us so many great skills and the ability to get ourselves out of some bad situations caused by fellow moron drivers. Driving stick is a skill and an art form that is disappearing in America, your dad has immense patience. Enjoy learning to drive a manual and thank your parents for giving you the opportunity to learn like my parents did for myself and my sisters. It's truly a lot of fun and I will never stop driving a manual car. 😄

[@ashleymartin4909]

I grew up in a household without a father figure, and watching Paul's videos gives me comfort🥺 thank you for making great videos and happy fathers day!!

[@anthonygimeno8651]

I can be your daddy.

[@Mylycanth]

Nice going guys, proud of you! Paul had just the right amount of instruction and patience. Great video.

[@markmiller4220]

Having a hard time believing the fathers name is Paul, anyone with this much patience should be named Job. Enjoyed every minute, thanks. Make sure to keep them practicing, once you get it, you will never forget.

[@yolowolfyt]

I love you I laughed so hard

[@alexmuli]

Lol

[@himaririku5289]

why

[@himaririku5289]

wdym

[@justshibal]

@@himaririku5289it’s a reference from the bible

[@NeokingTech]

Good job, reminds me of the first time I learned stick! If I had any advice for how to make learning smoother, I wouldn't be afraid to dive deeper into details on how the manual transmission works. That is, explain what a transmission really is -- a system to "transmit" or deliver power from the engine to the wheels. And the clutch is a disk connected to the car's wheels which grabs on to the engine when it's in gear -- pedal out and a gear engaged -- to deliver to the wheels. So the feeling when the car starts to inch forward as you let the clutch pedal out is when the clutch is "grabbing" onto the engine -- the clutch's "bite" point. I would also have them practice getting a feel for the throttle while the car is stopped in neutral. Get a feel for how much foot action it takes to bring the car to, say, 1500 RPM. And then cover the logic behind the different gears and why you have to shift up or down (torque vs speed). Things get easier IMO when they really have an idea for what the car is actually doing, I felt like they had some questions about that but it wasn't fully covered since yall were interested in just getting moving quickly. But great video nonetheless, your daughters definitely had some fun!

[@grahamferris3020]

She’s confused already. Not sure telling her all of that would help

[@NeokingTech]

@@grahamferris3020 Respectfully, I think she's confused precisely because she didn't understand what was really happening. What I described really doesn't have to be an hour long lecture, a simple 5 minute spiel would do. Newbies usually have trouble understanding what to do with and how to work the clutch, so explaining what the clutch is actually doing, what it's role in the transmission is, helps a ton.

[@stephanweinberger]

I thought the same. It can be really confusing when you don't know what's actually happening behind the scenes. So just 1. give a short introduction into the mechanics the day before, let it settle over night, then 2. start with testing the throttle response in neutral (remember: if they have ever only driven automatics they never got to experience a completely free-running engine before), and 3. only then find the point where the clutch starts to engage (that's where he started the lesson) while keeping the rpm steady (which overwhelmed them because they never experienced/tried point 2 before).

[@NeokingTech]

@@stephanweinberger I completely agree, and in the short introduction on the mechanics, you can iron out things that beginners get confused about, like why you have to clutch into neutral to stop the car, or why you have to clutch in to change gears, or an explanation on stalling beyond "you didn't do it slowly/smoothly enough" (which is inaccurate). And honestly I'd add a step 2.5 up there -- practice getting the car started and completely moving without the gas several times. It teaches you where the bite is and you can even feel the engagement in your foot. After that practice with the gas.

[@johnbaldock6353]

Sir, You have the Patience of a Saint! Take this compliment from a dad who tried to teach his son and daughter to drive but gave up and paid for extra lessons for the "Little darlings"!🇬🇧❤🇺🇸

[@framyfilms]

I love how calm you are. You're such a great Dad Paul. I enjoyed watching this without regular cuts. You are a really good driving instructor :D

[@sincerelyjeune]

Well I'm so proud of the twins!! When u learned how to drive an automatic first, learning a manual later is hard... Love ur videos paullll!!!! Literally the coolest dad! Advance Happy Father's Day!!!

[@unknownname939]

at Malaysia we have 2 options for when you want to learn about driving & the first option is for automatic but you can't drive the stick / manual type car & the second option is for the stick / manual and this you can drive both automatic & manual type car. I have my manual license for 1year 8 months already & never drive a manual car because of heavy traffic in our state so i drive the automatic car 🤣. Watching you teach the girls how to drive the stick / manual type car is making me wanting to try & drive that car too hahaha no joke 😂😂 btw hope all of you had a amazing day , god bless ! sending love from malaysia ❤️ edit : ify nessa. When i was learning how to drive the manual i got anxiety & was soo nervous like crazy and everytime i end my driving class i will go back home and cry due to stress 😌 istg the pressure during learning is undescribable.

[@ZhekUA]

1st gear usually blocked in a move. To engage 1st gear during move have to overgased. So for example while rolling to traffic lights without stopping to start moving easier to engage 2nd gear then 1st. And on powerful sport engine car could start from 2nd or even 3rd-4th

[@tommiyake5714]

You have such a great amount of patience. This reminds me of when my dad tried to teach me. Roni and Nessa's reactions are so funny! I'm proud of them! You are such a great dad!

[@moon_baby]

I really like the behind the scenes extended version, would love to see more! You guys are all my comfort channels for my anxiety, Thankyou 😊

[@jungillestt02]

The best way I've found teaching people is to clutch in and put it in 1st is to let them only let off the clutch just enough to start moving the car and just do that over and over until they're comfortable and not freaking out lol. Everyone forgets how to drive in a manual, it's hilarious 😅

[@dermenne123]

That´s right. Best way to learn is to start without using the gas-pedal. just 20 times or more release the clutch till it gets contact and then put it down again.

[@jungillestt02]

@@dermenne123 yup exactly 💯

[@The3nd187]

Found it easier to just have people start in 2nd gear.

[@himaririku5289]

​@The3nd187 how is that possible

[@himaririku5289]

​@@The3nd187 how's that possible

[@samirafriedrich5053]

In germany everyone has to learn how to drive stick in our (expensive) driving schools. I hated it at first but once you do it for a while it's getting easier

[@madalena4145]

same here in Portugal

[@pflanagan1]

This is so wholesome. Kudos to you dad for your patience and staying calm. And I can tell your girls really trust you and look up to you.

[@jazzyjenkins]

This is absolutely adorable.

[@BlueCrystal1996R]

Hi there! It was quite an entertaining video to watch, it kinda reminded me of my very first lesson: a 10 minutes explanation on how to shift (i already knew how it works but had never tried it), mirrors setup etc, and boom, straight to the road starting with a blind (due to being right after/before a turn) road crossing right after a steep donwhill in a city lmao. If i can give a little advice, it's better to do the "starting procedure" in this order (once in 1st gear): *1)* Keep your foot on the brake AND clutch pedals. *2)* Start by gently letting your foot partially off the CLUTCH, until you feel the car wants to go. _(*If you stall here:* you have released the clutch too far)_ *3)* Once you start to feel the car slightly pushing forward, very gently let your foot off the BRAKE _(*If you stall here:* you have released the brakes too quickly)_ _(*If you don't get going here:* you haven't released the clutch enough during step 2)_ *4)* Let the car roll for a few meters. At this point, you should have the brakes fully released and the clutch partially released. *5)* Gently let your foot go completely off the clutch while rolling. _(*If you stall here:*you didn't have enough speed yet to fully release the clutch. Be more gentle with your clutch release)._ *6)* Give it a little gas, gently, and you'r off! ^^ PS: It's easier to do this on a very slight slope (downhill) for the first tries, then on the flat (and uphill will obviously be much harder or impossible). To give a little explanation on why it is a better method: *- To* start by only partially releasing the clutch while braking gives 4 advantages: _- You only have to worry about one pedal, the most important one with a manual transmission (clutch)._ _ - You get a much better feel of where the clutch's catching point and stall point are (because you feel the car wanting to go while braking or wanting to stall)._ _- You still have your foot on the brake, which is much more reassuring for beginners, since you can't go anywhere (and so, it allows for a better focus on clutch control)._ _- It teaches you the correct order of actions for the uphill starts, that you learn later down the line_ *- To* THEN release the brake makes it sure that you go forward (instead of rolling backward like here) and that you have the safety of engine braking, so you can't take too much speed (speed taken during the long time that a beginner takes to release a fully engaged clutch, if downhill i mean). *- The* vast majority of modern cars can very easily get going (with a fully released clutch) without any gas needed. So, again, it's one less pedal to care about at first, which further eases the process of learning to feel the clutch's catching point. You can also do it on older cars, but it might be slightly harder (because of less electronics). *Also, a little tip on how to place your feet:* you should always push the pedals with the tip of your feet, namely, your toes. It will allow you to have a much finer control over your pedals. Pushing the pedals with any parts of your feet that comes before your toes (so everything) will only make your control sloppy. *To get a feel of what should and what shouldn't touch the pedal:* on land, stand on your toes the highest possible. What's touching the ground should be on the pedal. Everything else shouldn't. Finally, while rolling with a fully released clutch, let your left foot fully rest on the foot rest that's at the left side of the clutch. If you'r not giving any gas, always let your right foot hover over the brake pedal without touching it. It will shorten your stoping time in an emergency braking case. Alright, i hope this will help your girls and people learning in the comments! :) And if i ever think of something else that is useful to know (and not too much to learn for a complete beginner), i will edit this message :)

[@caroltassin4049]

I learned how to drive on a stick at 14 & owned 2 cars & a truck with a stick shift. Loved them!!!

[@fourbuick]

This was really great! They did well, but I feel like we need a part 2, get them out on the road because it will be different then in a parking lot and driving stick is a good thing to know! They are so funny! Thanks for posting this!

[@Dutch1961]

When I had my driving lessons overhere in the Netherlands the first thing my instructor told me was to take the car out of gear before turning it off. Leaving your car in gear when parking is only an option in winter when it's freezing. If you apply the emergency/parking brake in winter it may be frozen over the next morning and then you're stuck. Most people don't have garages overhere so putting your car inside isn't possible for most people. Overhere learning to drive with a trained and authorized instructor is mandatory. His car also has a double set of controls and no, not a second steering wheel.

[@Luggruff]

So, you start by saying the car should not be in gear, and then that if you leave the e-brake engaged, it may freeze. So what's your solution? Zero brake while parked? E-brake = Brake. Gear = Brake, if it is the opposite of the incline/decline, i.e. if you park on an uphill, you leave it in first, because then it cannot roll back. If you park on an downhill, you leave it in reverse, because then it cannot roll forward. Your instructor clearly failed you, because you do not comprehend the absolute most basic things of how a car works. And I am sure it is not what your instructor said, at all. There is zero way your instructor would tell you any of this. You probably just had the same attention span as these girls.

[@notmethanks816]

Never, ever, have I heard anyone teach to rely on only the transmission for parking. Parking brake on, let off brake to put all weight on parking brake, engine off and THEN put car in 1st if car facing uphill or reverse if facing downhill. This should be followed in ANY vehicle from car, truck, semi, farm tractor, etc. NEVER put all the weight of the car on the transmission when parking. There are plenty of large vehicles that are insanely hard to get out of gear if they are parked on an incline and all weight is on the transmission. Thinking of you John Deere with your 4000 series quad shift transistors and you GMC with your topkick spilt axle transmissions.

[@Dutch1961]

@@notmethanks816 if you use your parking brake in winter when it's freezing you risk to find your car with frozen parking brakes by next morning. You're not going anywhere then.

[@5rga]

This was lovely to watch, with perfect and calm instructions. Practice makes perfect and everybody stalls at first, don't overthink it. I know the E-break was off limits but its a life saver when starting on an hill/slope (E-brake on, engage clutch so it lightly connects with the transmission foot off the brake and light on the gas then release E-brake) Best regards from Denmark

[@JosephVice]

This man deserves a medal

[@celineannedale3188]

This is actually helpful, here in the Philippines, before tou get your license the car that you needed to learn is the manual cars where they have that sticks same with their car. It is actually hard and confusing but learning hard from it, you can do it. They are nice, very proud of you guys!!

[@codygrasso]

17:00 the synchronized “oh” lmaoo😹

[@ZaynMalik-sq2li]

Paul you’re a great instructor, right level of patience and explanations! Sadly with my father it’s a little different, thanks for teaching us also that are the twins fans who don’t know manual. This teaching series would be great to continue and see the progress of how to learn stick shift. I kept watching bc of your great teaching apart from watching the twins! I learned something new today! 🥰

[@stephenpatterson8056]

What? As someone who used to drive a manual car, he honestly wasn't doing the best job lol. He was explaining to them as if they already knew the basics of how powertrains interoperate with transmissions which they clearly don't. My parents were similar when they taught me years ago. As a result I had similar frustrations as they did here. A better way to begin teaching someone I've found is to have them not even touch the throttle pedal for the first 30 min or so behind the wheel. You can get up and going on modern manual vehicles just by easing off the clutch. Teach proper clutch control first before throwing in the complication of gently applying throttle while gently releasing the clutch. Using both feet at the same time is inherently confusing to those who have never done it before. So walk before running.

[@Morgan-iv4ye]

@@stephenpatterson8056 same I don’t think he was the best teacher but nowadays people praise anyone for anything

[@marcel1416]

@@stephenpatterson8056 Exactly right, thats how my driving instructor tought it to me 12 years ago (in Germany). Only starting with clutch control to find the grinding point of it. When somewhat comfortable with that, I was tought at what exact moment of the grinding point I should add throttle. That took only about 15-20 minutes and I was able to get the car rolling without stalling it 9 out of 10 times. Shifting gears up when the car is rolling is a peace of cake then - foot of the throttle, clutch full in, shift, slowly off the clutch and add throttle again. You can also train shifting "dry" and blind (without looking at the stick) with the car off. That helps to not having to look at the stick when driving later. But yeah, stalling of course still happens from time to time in the beginning, especially in more stressful situations like a busy intersection. But the way he tought was very confusing to someone who never experienced driving with stick. His patience is amazing though, he really seems like a great dad.

[@stephenpatterson8056]

@@marcel1416 Yeah he had very good intentions. And it's admirable to try to keep interest in manual cars going. It's just a matter of most people not knowing how to teach things. He was essentially spewing out every thought and action that goes through his mind and expecting them to be able to replicate it. But that's not how teaching works. You have to start at the beginning and ramp up. And assume that the student knows zero about what you're teaching them. That's why teaching is a skilled profession. Not everyone knows how to do it.

[@victorfortunato]

He did the worst job there

[@OliviaInLife]

I really enjoyed this video! It was so much fun to see them learn something new and how kind/supportive you were as they learned.

[@jelliviloria6425]

I remember being so nervous when I learned how to drive manual 😂 the girls did better than me first try! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Good job, Roni & Nessa! Don’t give up! Also, Paul did a great job staying calm and collected while teaching them!

[@shahddd_]

i watched this on their channel it was so FUNNY ,GOOD JOB PAUL FOR TEACHING THEM!!!

[@clarainesrivera7764]

You guys did so so good!! Paul is an amazing teacher!

[@joeyc8546]

I was taught in manual and drive manual all the time. If you hold the handbrake on in first gear, let the clutch out until you get the biting point, where the bonnet starts to rise you are ready to take the handbrake off and pull away with a little throttle. If you are careful enough releasing the clutch you can pull away without throttle. Too complicated to learn when you say foot on the brake and then go to the gas making them panic. It is fun driving a manual geared lorry!

[@emms4867]

I was taught the same way. Much easier to find biting point and even add a little gas and then release the handbrake. Brake should only be used to slow the car and stop anyway, handbrake should be used from stationary or when waiting for longer periods of time like at traffic lights

[@alexispettler6754]

Nessa in the back naming all the birds is so on brand. 😂😂

[@NickzAndMikz]

This video was epic - the twins’ fear(?) and disinterest cracked me up. But I very much enjoyed it

[@kylaksks8092]

Soooooo glad there's an extended version! I really enjoyed this part of the twins' video. 💖 the amount of patience that you have is admirable. 🥺

[@dr.fritzknobel1806]

Already in the twin's video, this reminded me so much of my father trying to teach me how to drive, many, many, many moons ago.

[@itsmedeka]

This was hilarious! But as an avid stick shift driver and manual transmission lover, I didn't realize how hard it would be to teach someone to drive stick. You did a good job!

[@georgewilkinson1068]

Agree. Kudos to the father for his loving patience teaching them how to drive stick. More memories in the making.

[@valerianportus7409]

Well done! My worst experience was trying to teach my then 19 year old wife how to drive our manual car. That was 40 years ago. I still own a manual and while she can drive it, she doesn't like to do that. Only two of our 6 children ever learned. I had no choice, my Dad insisted on teaching me when I was a boy in 74. On a '47 Ford pick-up. No power steering, no power brakes, no synchro-mesh. And for that Dad, I will be forever grateful. Love and miss you dad.

[@i0x37]

Happy end of life years, friendo, I wish you a great departure

[@hemanthsharmadl]

omg!! I used to daydream of shifting gears while sitting in class. The fear and the leg shake is so relatable, even after learning to drive I had the leg shake for months whenever I drove a car. Both of them did very good given they had no basics of clutch, gear and accelerator like I had from riding motorcycle. Great Video Mr. Dad

[@the_usual_please1533]

The joys of a father, a free jarring back massage.

[@starsoldier3643]

You have two beautiful daughters. I feel for you teaching these girls to drive.

[@DiogenesofCynic]

My friend who was a bus driver taught me how to drive. First thing he taught me was to keep the car in a "half-clutch", I dunno if that's what it's called everywhere. It's when you can hold the car just using the clutch without it rolling forwards or backwards in a slop without using the breakers. He trained me to do that effortlessly for the first 3 hours, then took me on a ride for the next 2 hours. I was confident enough to take the car for a joy ride on my own the very next day.

[@koopatroopa187]

Your half clutch thing is absurdly ill informed and is just going to result in burnt clutch discs.

[@DiogenesofCynic]

@@koopatroopa187 It's not a "this is how you drive for the rest of your days" thing. It was only used to help me to stop the vehicle from rolling backwards on an incline while I was learning how to drive. Once I learnt how to drive, I never had to use a half-clutch, it was used just to familiarise me with the clutch-accelerator ratio needed to move the car

[@koopatroopa187]

@@DiogenesofCynic That's what the handbrake is for.

[@DiogenesofCynic]

@@koopatroopa187 you can't stop on an incline and use just the hand break and the accelerator to move a manual geared car, unless you are willing to damage the gear box and break pads

[@koopatroopa187]

@@DiogenesofCynic I've raced cars for about 20 years, and have been an auto technician for about the same. Use the hand brake.

[@chrishialegreso4327]

they are so adorableeeeeeee!!! I find them so cuteeeee🥺❤ great job girls! and Paul! love ya'll

[@sharongadde2420]

I wish my driving teacher was as calm as Paul. Lord knows how tensed I was. 🥲

[@satoapendragon1257]

Love watching people learn stick. It's just something I do without thinking yet there's so much stress for new people to stick.

[@NominePatris]

I loved the extra material! You should do this more often!

[@dangoodrich8870]

I was scared for you in the original video Paul! 😂 Thanks for posting the whole thing! Have a great weekend!

[@emzyy2552]

Fairplay to the girls, it’s hard to learn how to drive a manual car when you’ve only ever learnt how to drive an automatic! Though I am curious, did they opt to learn how to drive an automatic rather than a manual when they were younger , or is it typical for American drivers to only learn how to drive an automatic? In the UK they encourage drivers to learn how to drive an manual, and then if they really want to they can change to automatic. This is because it’s easier to go from manual to automatic, than it is to go from automatic to manual, like this video shows😂

[@mindedchaos]

yeah in the uk if you learn to drive in a auto you cant even have a manual car coz i think its still a auto license dno if it changed

[@kentagent6343]

@@mindedchaos yep same in sweden. If you do your driver's test in an automatic you get a restricted license that is only viable for automatic transmission.

[@rich7447]

@@mindedchaos It's the same in the US for commercial driver's licenses, but a passenger vehicle license covers both and you can test on an automatic. We can also drive vehicles and combinations up to 13 tons on a standard passenger license.

[@Luggruff]

Most cars sold in the US are automatic, that's why most people drive automatic. If you try to buy an automatic in Europe, it will be more expensive, as the market for them is so small.

[@bayleytonucci9185]

Sometimes I wish my father wasn't Italian so that I could have a patient person teach me to drive LOL. Love the patience Paul!

[@Brian_Fjordvald]

We need a 'learn manual' part two. They actually did well if that were their first time driving a manual. It's all about practicing and the "feeling" of the clutch engagement point. In Denmark, where I'm living, we all learn to drive in cars with a manual transmission. Automatics are an upgrade and they usually cost extra if you want your new car to have it. Some might call it a luxury thing. But it's becoming more common here to get new cars fitted with an automatic gearbox.

[@eva4585]

οκ there NEEDS to be a part 2!!! i've watched it like 5 times....LOVE IT

[@jeanjulmis2347]

I learned how to drive manual transmission last month. I can't wait for my children to be old enough to drive so I can teach them.

[@svenmartin840]

Dear Paul This brings back some memories of my mom and dad teaching me how to drive a stick shift. And the first time I tried I was in tears and I wanted to give up. But after much patient between my parents and myself I got to learn to learn how to drive at the stick. And I still have the fond memories of my dad and I. Driving from our house at Fort Devens Massachusetts. And we wound up at Concord all on the back roads. On a Sunday afternoon. I know I have taught my son how to drive a stick shift. And hopefully in 5 years I'll teach my grandson. But yeah I hope you had a great laugh. And cringing when the gears were grinded. Teaching teach you girls well. Someday it will come in handy

[@vanessajaefox]

I absolutely love you guys! Yess I watched that video the twins had posted too. And had seen my alert 🚨 and here I am to be integrated once more 😃

[@thecomplexion7524]

Your commentary is always on point. Would love seeing more videos on you reacting or commenting to things. Sports games, foods, movies etc

[@Eric_L_Laney]

You’re a great instructor! They did great! They had some great facial expressions.😂

[@JediTimbob]

Good job Paul. I’m not a patient teacher but you have the patience of a saint 😅😆

[@GamerLegend.97]

Driving Manually is hard then automatically I can't believe Paul had the patience to not yell at them for not listening

[@jsonlee01]

Wow! The girls learned so quickly! Paul needed a break when the girls switched. He was getting a little flustered when Roni was at the wheel.

[@brielizabeth3986]

I started driving stick about 6 years ago and I'm in love with it. Never will I ever own an automatic anymore. But I loved how you explained it calmly even though the girls were freaking out a lil 😂 don't worry girls, when I first started learning, I cried cause I was so nervous 😂

[@Mali_Ah]

Paul is so patient. My driving instructor yells at me, insults me.

[@tasseiviews2947]

Great patience and explanation. I can feel your struggle in stopping them from giving in to their fear. They're understandably scared but they're so scared that they constantly want to give up. If they give in to their fear now however, they'll stay scared and never try again. Probably telling everyone that they're simply to short for manual cars for the rest of their lives;). At least that's how I took, I could be wrong. Maybe a slightly better explanation of the what the clutch and stick do would have eased their fear but honestly it's hard for me to even explain (I live in Europe and have always driven stickshifts).

[@MickeyM2002]

I love that Paul is preparing/coaching the twins to Nascar race hahaha

[@diannesmith06]

I love these extended scenes💕 I wish I could see most of the behind the scenes of some videos they make🥰

[@mak8836]

This is a flashback to my first training hours in driving school. First I thought I will never get this as fluent as my teacher but the brain is a magic thing, just keep on doing it and someday it will feel as natural as ever.

[@gigi.robertsonofficalx]

Its like my first lesson again. i love all ya guys x

[@Django45]

Hmm, I was never taught to add gas after the clutch starts biting like you said the first few times, that often makes the car pulse because the first gear is so sensitive. I was always taught to set a starting RPM with the gas pedal and then let the clutch bite partially to get me moving, modulating acceleration with clutch rather than gas, and let the clutch go all the way around the time the car no longer accelerates, then add more gas or shift to second gear. And with experience modulate the clutch better or even add more gas while keeping it smooth on the first gear. When you choke out the car on first and it starts to lurch and jump, dont add gas, press the clutch all the way in and start over with a bit more gas. That pulsing with just more gas makes a mess.

[@knowledgeiskey4087]

This Dad is amazing, he has so much patience. My Dad be like yelling at me and making me more stressed and feel like a loser when I was learning how to drive. But you know what that actually helped.

[@Fairburne69]

When I learned how to drive a standard at that age I had a much better understanding of how standards worked. It made it a bit easier. Having said that my mom drove me to a hill stopped and got out of the car and made me engage the car in first gear while on the hill. It took me like 15 minutes to get the car going without stalling. But once I did the rest came so easy.

[@The3nd187]

Same for me, Dad took me to a hill and said I better learn before the car rolls to the bottom.

[@BrandonDayanan]

I loved the videos Paul 💙 with Veronica 💜 & Vanessa 💖 & God Bless You! 🙏

[@madifae2131]

My brother taught me to to drive standard, then I owned a standard for 3 years, this is the most entertaining thing I've seen today 🤣

[@liamdanner7067]

Beeing a driving instructor in Germany this is what i do everyday. Seeing someone to try explain is funny to me. But well done to all three

[@justalylbitofmarie]

im watching this soooo that I know what to expect when I start learning to drive

[@anderszapac]

Regarding how common manual vs automatic is, it appears that automatic is starting to win market shares in many parts of Europe too, as the gearboxes become better. It might be a matter of one generation before the majority only learn to use automatic. Myself I've never driven an automatic, only manual so to me it would be opposite of what the twins experienced. However once I borrowed a Saab 900 and I'll tell you that was something different than all the other manual cars I had driven at that point (including Volvo, Nissan, Ford, VW etc). It took a bit of time to get used to.

[@TimLoyalToWifeHaterFreeZoneA]

Lol 😂 Paul Let on or off the clutch Nessa ooh a bluejay 😂 getting distracted instead of listening to Paul and at least he was patient with them 2 that taught me yelled at me

[@Gazzxy]

Me at 11 mins, now mention rev matching to smooth out that down shift haha, its mad to me this difference, over here my (my brothers, my friends, my family ect) first lesson was on the road (in what I believe instructors refer to as a nursery area), and I pretty much already understood how it should work so after a few mins going over the basics and getting the car moving it was out to the road. though I was taught get the clutch to bite point with a bit of gas THEN ease the hand-break off. that said I have seen instructors taking pupils to quiet supermarket car parks, so maybe it's a judgment call by them. and my gf had one lesson and pretty much decided she wouldn't be a driver, not even in an auto.

[@JoeKier7]

I had my grandmother teach me to do this the summer before starting college. As the twins show, being timid about this process is a bad thing. I disagree with many of the commenters about when to learn the manual transmission. If you learn to drive an automatic first, you get the basics of driving and the rules of the road completed first, then later you can add the manual transmission after you have mastered the basics.

[@goku6560]

How do you learn the "basics of driving" on automatic? All it has is the break, gas and steering wheel. Its hard to go from automatic to manual not the other way round. You're going to waste your time on the road if you start off learning automatic.

[@JoeKier7]

@@goku6560 Those three are the basics. It is OK if you don't agree with which way is easier. Most people find learning 3 then 1 easier than all 4 at the same time. Learning the manual transmission separately may or may not take longer depending on the student. Of course, this is not an option everyone has.

[@aprilsummers6447]

@@JoeKier7 I agree that people tend to learn in small steps and build on but I also think it's harder to relearn than to learn from scratch for many people. For example stopping. If you learn a manual first, it's normal to break, then press the clutch and go back to 1st. However, going from auto to manual, having to press the clutch is not a normal thing to do and may forget initially. In addition, most people forget to go back into 1st gear which may be harder to relearn for an automatic to manual learner as opposed to a new driver learning manual.

[@spicysnowman8886]

@@aprilsummers6447 I drove an automatic for a year before I got my manual and I was grateful to know how to brake, steer and accelerate smoothly before I had to worry about the clutch and what gear to be in.

[@janejs3320]

The only family that makes any content fun to watch!😍💖🔥

[@YouTubevsJennifer]

When Nessa said “letting go of the break!” She sounded like Rose Rosenblitz. 14:06

[@ceinwenjones6263]

Lol when roni’s like ‘no nessa do it one more time’ she didnt want a go yet did she 😂

[@ZaynMalik-sq2li]

True lol seeing how they were both nervous 😂

[@FutureOlympianVJ]

I'm from the UK and have only ever driven manual! I think I only know one or two people who have automatic drive. It isn't as common over here. This is a masterclass in patience haha! It really isn't easy to have good clutch control, lots of people still stall the car even if they've been driving for years.

[@FzNd]

I was constantly torn between "that poor girl!" and "that poor car!" :D. Great video and infinite patience! As a German, it still baffles my mind, how you can have your driver's license but not know how to drive a manual :)

[@johnnyfive3129]

I haven't driven a proper gearbox in 20 years; I miss it.

[@Nayana-4S7NDR]

Same here. Although, I'd admit that automatic's are much easier for your leg when you are driving in traffic.

[@johnnyfive3129]

@@Nayana-4S7NDR I've been thinking about that as well. Automatic transmissions does save your left leg as morbid as that sounds.

[@Nayana-4S7NDR]

@@johnnyfive3129 True, But I'd still prefer manual though. They are fun to drive.

[@johnnyfive3129]

@@Nayana-4S7NDR Hell yeah they are!

[@maxcusumano5188]

Those 2 are crazy extra. Big respect to the dad

[@insid3493]

I have a great way I taught my older brother how to drive a stick. Push in the clutch a few times till you feel the bite point, it's a noticable pressure change. Turn the car on and in 1st, slowly take your foot out to the bite point and then press the gas a little till it starts rolling and then let go of the clutch the rest of the way, it's more like you hold at the bite point for a sec, hold it too long there and you'll burn out the clutch so just until the revs drop and the car rolls 3-5 mph. Usually after that I teach about shifting gears and then rev matching and eventually heel and toe, I also will teach about double clutching too. I had to teach my brother on my 88 Camry so he could drive his 60s VW beetle when it was finally road legal

[@zahraam.gamaleldin9332]

I lost my father when I was 5 and I don’t have any male brothers or relatives growing up and watching this just makes me feel so happy for the twins to have a father like you Paul. God bless you and I hope their children will grow up with a father like you and hopefully still have you by their side to always guide them ❤️

[@slapawooky7717]

I wish I had someone like Paul to teach me. Don't know which way was better for the girls, all cars now a day has a automatic choke so you use the handbrake instead of the brake. Play with the clash until you feel the back end drop a little give a bit a gas and drop the handbrake to pull away. But they did great for their first time, great job Paul.

[@liamcorrigan3158]

I watched another US video instructing on how to drive a manual the other day and you guys seem to make it harder for yourselves with using the foot brake. In the UK we’re taught to leave the hand brake on while you find the bite point of the clutch, set the gas, then release the handbrake to move off.

[@chino581991]

I felt your kids anxiety 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@waisakevesi6210]

You got patience for days my guy😂😂😂

[@marianpopik3649]

Hi im from Slovakia and this is so weird for me because in Slovakia we are encouraged to drive manual cars when getting a drivers license because they say that once you know how to drive stick you can drive manual and automatic cars

[@VeronicaG_777]

Paul who taught you how to drive manuel ? You have so much patience my dad would’ve freaked out and possibly made me stop, I have so much respect for you, hat’s of to ya 🧢 Merrel

[@chrisblandford8971]

Driving instructor from uk here, i found that very entertaining, i loved the part where she said "did i hurt the car" and dad said no lol dad telling lies and one reason why lessons cost so much as repairs aint cheap :)

[@christianc9894]

It's complicated for everyone the first time, she did very well.