This video is gold! It's straight to the (biting) point. I watched your videos before my exam a year ago and they were of much help. Now that we bought our first car my skills have vanished for 1 year - I stall at every juncture - it's a 1.4 Honda Jazz with little power. My girlfriend, on the other hand, regularly wheelspins at traffic lights when the green light comes on. We are taking a few hours with an instructor next week, and these videos greatly help us understand what we are doing wrong and why, and how to save on clutch replacement. :) On a personal note, having grown without a father to teach me about these things, you are even sort of a role model for me on how to be calm, relaxed and witty white driving.
Passed my test a few weeks ago and your videos were really helpful and calming. Still watching your videos to constantly learn and not to pick up bad habits.
Dear Richard, I have just successfully passed my driving test (Moscow, Russia), and I am wholeheartedly thankful for your time and effort in making your videos which have been extremely useful during my learning process. Even though Russia and UK differ quite a bit with regards to traffic regulations, the amount of information I've gathered from your channel is much larger than what my driving school has managed to offer me. Best wishes, Ilya
I just bought a 2023 kia Forte gt. I've ridden motorcycles for over 6 years and understand the theory and concept of manual transmissions. However making that transition to a car is substantially different due to subtle things like the bite point. This video has helped me better understand using the clutch to my advantage without unnecessary wear.
im having a hard time with using the bite point in my own car but not my instructors. this video makes me think that its because i need to look lower for the biting point and add gas to set off in mine. thank you very much.
The clutch is the same thing, some say petrol cars are easier to stall compared to diesels, but the whole concept of getting moving is the same. you can generally go slower in each gear in a petrol compared to a diesel.
With diesel you will hardly need any gas because it has more torque at low revs. You can easily drive away with just the clutch and you feel the vibrations through your foot so you can't really miss the bite point. But tbh if you learn in a diesel you just need a day to get used to petrol and using a little more gas to pull away.
@@RusNad You're right the difference is in diesel you use clutch and brake not clutch and gas which makes it harder for you to stick to your biting point especially when doing parking and reverse parking because you won't use gas
Hi I really like your channel, keep going on with these great videos. Though I living in Hungary, most of your instructional videos are useful for daily driving. If it is not a great request, Please make some kind of real technical demonstration videos from car components how do they work... like differentials turbos or EGR valves Steering Servo-s etc.. I mean the same like Edd China did in wheeler dealers..
@@abovethelaw4417 If you're a beginner and struggle to move off quickly, maybe this is good. In practice, I'd only have the handbrake up with the clutch at the bite point for hill starts. It's not hard to do observations with the clutch down and then move away quickly enough that the observations are still accurate.
7/1/22 1:59 4:04 - keep gas and bite point steady when the car starts moving 6:31 - what wears the clutch out 10:53 - can lift the clutch quickly to the bite point if you know where the bite point is
I am glad that I found your channel, because tomorrow is my lesson after decade since I passed i am so rusty😩 I don't know how I am going to be on road again! Do you think I better put on my car sticker sign L so they can be aware of me? My husband he's saying that I can't do that because I have driving licence not learner? What do you recommend me to do? Many thanks in advance you are the best, I have been watching alot of your videos.
Ugh... The thing is... Whenever I move away the car, I start to find the bike point first and then I accelerate but it takes forever to move away like that, I know why. It just gives me anxiety if I hear the engine sound too loud to me...
my instructor did not teach me to use gas when taking off and i got my license with just using clutch then i found out that my learning car has a diesel engine and our car has a petrol engine now im struggling as hell 😭
the car i am learning on can start without gas, and i get the need to practice starting with gas as well, however what if you're in a situation where you're stopped uphill? If you take your foot off the brake so you can press the gas and start moving, won't the car roll back a little bit?
I’m a new driver trying to get used to my car. Every time I stall it’s when I’m on a hill and struggling to find correct biting point. Plus my car has a high clutch which is completely different to what I was used to
@@ConquerDriving i appreciate it. I think it’s cause I’m not giving it any gas 😂😂 I’m finding the biting point but not giving it any gas so then it just stalls
I really needed this video i am at fourth day of practice and i always stall when moving forward i'll put what i seen here to test today btw gr8 video and good demonstration ...*way better than my instructor But i have two unsettling concerns #first one is your videos are all in petrol cars could you please give us more about diesel because every training in my country must be done with diesel engine and #secondly most drivers doesn't use the hand break start, could it be because they doesn't know or there's a downfall for doing that so they choose to sacrifice the clutch, thanks
@@ConquerDriving thanks i tried it and i didn't stall at all today but about the hand break my instructor literally laughed me off when i asked him if it's okay if i use hand break instead of the pedal in red light and uphill i am confused right now
Would it matter if I release the clutch to the bite point (car starts rolling) then step on the gas? instead of step on the gas then release the clutch to the bite point
Yes, by that speed the clutch will likely have synced up, best to listen to the sound of the engine though because usually syncs up earlier and sometimes it may even be later.
Sorry to bother you I am sure you really busy. Only with teaching bite point by not using the handbrake . Can you clarify at what points you do this? Do you teach them to move off and stop without the handbrake for a. Parked position to join the road “release the handbrake when it’s safe to do so” … and it’s totally ok to teach pupils this method your saying? I think i prefer this and makes sense for them to progress quicker in learning clutch control
I teach them clutch control in a very quiet place. They sit in the passenger seat and learn how the clutch makes the car work. I also get them to stall it by getting them to stop with the brake without pressing the clutch and try to help them understand that if you stop the wheels whilst it's still connected to the engine you will stop the engine. I also get them to stall it by lifting the clutch up too much too quickly. Before I get them to practise clutch I get them to practise brakes - all from the passenger seat. I've found this a very safe way of teaching basic clutch and brake control. I leave handbrake starts until later on hills when they have more experience. Teaching only handbrake starts prevent them learning how the clutch really controls the car in my opinion.
I just bought my first car, Fiat 500 sport and am at my whits end with it already😭 every time I change gear it jumps, I’m stalling it over and over again and it rolls back at every junction😥 it’s really effecting my confidence in driving🥺
Try to take it somewhere quiet without pressure to get used to it. Also, try to take your time, accept you will be slower than everyone else and you may start to get to grips with it. Speed comes with practise.
I have a deisel car, And I move off with just the clutch and pushing the gas pedal only when clutch is fully engaged(my foot if off the clutch pedal). I don't have problem with slow start but I have always done this thinking its better for the clutch life, but is it actually bad for the clutch?
It's better for the clutch as there is less friction but it doesn't work in all cars and doesn't allow fast starts. This video may help: ruclips.net/video/ttB83nt8J-c/видео.html
It will burn the clutch more quickly but if it's what you've got to do then you don't have much choice. It comes down to your car, some cars need more revs than others to start on steep hills.
@@ConquerDriving for beginners what's better in uphill traffic that will not damage the clutch more, the handbrake technique or finding the clutch biting point while pressing on brakes? thank you!
I'm sure that's not possible, the bite point will be in the same place, although the amount of gas you give determines how high you can lift it without stalling or kangerooing.
THANK YOU!!! I swear. I spend an hour with an instructor and i find the bite point and take off smoothly every time and the instructor is like “why did you even come, you know how to do this” and as soon as i get into public roads the clutch just gives me the middle finger and switches it up 😂😂
I have a similar experience with this. I spent 8 hours learning the basics of the car in my friend's ride in a big open parking lot. I became confident to a point that I felt I could handle the same thing in light traffic. Now 3 weeks ago I started to practice with my instructor and at first, the car felt weird, but I was like - it is just a different car. Now my 4th session (8 hours) is coming up soon and I don't feel the same confidence in that car. In fact, the confidence I had kind of gone away feels like I'm back to square one. I do know that driving on roads puts you under more pressure, but I still feel a bit stupid that it seems all the effort that I put into the basics was almost useless.
4:00 Tip for people who haven;t used their legs much for anything else besides walking, don't just pause or freeze at the clutch bite point , push it back a little bit, cause the clutch pedal is quite hard it will fight back a little bit and you might lose control of the car and lose the bite point, dont just hold but put pressure on it so it can stay on the same position. When people say hold it means keep the pressure, because if you just hold the clutch is gonna slowly push against your leg.
Not only does he explain things very clearly, I enjoy when he describes how the mechanisms of the car (e.g. clutch and engine interaction) work. It helps understand why I’m doing what I’m doing, making it much more easy to grasp. Excellent work!
Great video! If I release the clutch in my car before it starts moving forward a little bit, the car will violently buck (kangaroo). When I started out earlier this year teaching myself how to drive stick, that was a big mistake I kept making. I thought that if I didn't release the clutch right away, I would burn out the clutch. So, I was releasing the clutch as soon as I reached the bite point, which would cause a stall or a buck. I eventually figured out that I had to ride the clutch for a short distance. Wish you made this video six months ago LOL! Anyway, just wanted to thank you for continuing to make these videos. I've been unable to find a driving school in my city that will teach stick shift, so your videos are the next best thing.
Just shared your video with my niece. She's learning to drive a manual. In my case, I don't accelerate until I find the bite point. Once I find the bite point then I accelerate depending on how fast or slow I want or need to move the car. My foot on the break moves quickly to the gas, or do a heel and toe. Outstanding job. Clear and simple explanation. Thanks.
I have been driving for 8 years but only learned stick a year ago and now planning to buy a first manual car sometime next year. Your instructional videos have been the most helpful.
I love your videos, I’m learning to drive and I have so many issues with the clutch. I either come off too quickly or slowly. Great video, explained why I keep jerking or stalling in such a simple and easy to understand way.
I don't normally give comments but I can't help after watching your videos. You're an amazing instructor. Your explanations make great sense. Thank you so much for sharing.
So tomorrow I will be doing my driving test and this, among many other videos I have watched from this guy, sounds very much helpful. I am a good driver on the road but the major problem I have is starting without stalling. Learning the bite point is still a mirage to me!
Thank you so much for these videos Richard, have learnt so much from your uploads. Have watched many channels. Your explanations are so clear, with added humour & a passion for cars, it comes across so well, truly thank you! definitely the most informative & visually creative channel on learning how to drive 🙌🏻
5:56 Clutch down, 1st gear, handbrake off. Give it a bit off gas, no ones coming. Lift the clutch at bite point, clutch down like it's done now - so come off the clutch. Seems pretty rhyme tho!
He's not really ruining it. It's nothing more than just a bit of extra wear and tear. Driving school cars go through more abuse than the average car yes, but they still last a long time.
Hi Sir, in India traffic is hectic, can you do a video on bumper to bumper traffic, how to use half clutch /brake combo, without wearing out the clutch,
Wow thank you so much! I just bought my first car and I've been having so much trouble setting off. I couldn't understand why, since I never had problems with this in my lessons. Now I realise, I learned to drive in a diesel which will move off without gas. I always reached the biting point before adding any gas. My car is petrol so I need to add gas before engaging the clutch. You've solved my problem! Thank you so much!
I'm like you bro, just red light stop then lift offs puts much pressure on me because of the impatient drivers at the back, and if I stall once in while I stall generally in red light lift offs
@@Johnykeys thanks for support👍 the other thing is I couldn't still figured out to lift off little fast using manual. Actually I was automatic car user long time but passed and received the licence using manual. But I didn't used a manual since that day. In auto car lifting off fast in red lights was not a problem if needed. I couldn't figure in manual because if we have to release clutch very slowly how can we lift off fast in emergency situations? By revving the engine then? I know its stupid question though 🙄
@poormanstrackframe see ,the start of everything seem difficult but with constant practice, all your questions would be answered. Keep doing it slow and with time, you will be going faster... Now I move even without gas most of the time....cus I know my cars biting point more. So Keep driving the manual and you will be fine
I don’t think I could fly to UK to book lessons from you, Sir Richard but just in case you visit the Philippine oh please I hope to experience personally your training!
3:09 I love how you move back and forth on the biting point at the same position that quickly like you're bragging or bullying at this point :D but for real that was cool
Question; do you do " smooth takeoff" on alll every car even those you never tried? Is it something everyone can do or everyone needs at least 5 seconds to know clutch bite then they can go or you do stall in a new car with different clutch stifness ??
It's like having an older brother teaching you how to drive.
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He is a such kind person, good instructor ever
Me too, i've just started learning driving by my brother and he is surprised that I kind of know how to drive. Haha thank youu mann
Me too🤧🤧
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@@TheTomjmcc Way ahead of you bud
This video is gold! It's straight to the (biting) point.
I watched your videos before my exam a year ago and they were of much help. Now that we bought our first car my skills have vanished for 1 year - I stall at every juncture - it's a 1.4 Honda Jazz with little power. My girlfriend, on the other hand, regularly wheelspins at traffic lights when the green light comes on.
We are taking a few hours with an instructor next week, and these videos greatly help us understand what we are doing wrong and why, and how to save on clutch replacement. :)
On a personal note, having grown without a father to teach me about these things, you are even sort of a role model for me on how to be calm, relaxed and witty white driving.
That's really nice to hear, I hope your lessons go well. The real key to driving is to learn to take your time and not be pressured by anyone.
Passed my test a few weeks ago and your videos were really helpful and calming. Still watching your videos to constantly learn and not to pick up bad habits.
Congratulations! I'm pleased you like the videos.
You're a very good teacher , I have passed my driving test am Africa - Zambia and got myself a driving license thanks to your videos
Dear Richard,
I have just successfully passed my driving test (Moscow, Russia), and I am wholeheartedly thankful for your time and effort in making your videos which have been extremely useful during my learning process. Even though Russia and UK differ quite a bit with regards to traffic regulations, the amount of information I've gathered from your channel is much larger than what my driving school has managed to offer me.
Best wishes,
Ilya
Thank you and good luck
I just bought a 2023 kia Forte gt. I've ridden motorcycles for over 6 years and understand the theory and concept of manual transmissions. However making that transition to a car is substantially different due to subtle things like the bite point. This video has helped me better understand using the clutch to my advantage without unnecessary wear.
im having a hard time with using the bite point in my own car but not my instructors. this video makes me think that its because i need to look lower for the biting point and add gas to set off in mine. thank you very much.
All cars are different, take your time with them.
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Ignore my other comment, what I meant to say was that you saved my day with your driving tips, thank you
Thank you for all your help and thorough instructions. I learned driving manual from you. I am grateful to you!
Watching this from Africa Kenya and its really helping me
Thankyou for the video!
Beginner here ✋
What does the bite point help the driver to do? What is it's purpose? When do we have to use it??
Could you do a video about the differences between a petrol and a diesel car and the clutch differences between them.
Yass I want that.
The clutch is the same thing, some say petrol cars are easier to stall compared to diesels, but the whole concept of getting moving is the same. you can generally go slower in each gear in a petrol compared to a diesel.
I will.
With diesel you will hardly need any gas because it has more torque at low revs. You can easily drive away with just the clutch and you feel the vibrations through your foot so you can't really miss the bite point. But tbh if you learn in a diesel you just need a day to get used to petrol and using a little more gas to pull away.
@@RusNad You're right the difference is in diesel you use clutch and brake not clutch and gas which makes it harder for you to stick to your biting point especially when doing parking and reverse parking because you won't use gas
This channel is a service, thank you
Hi I really like your channel, keep going on with these great videos. Though I living in Hungary, most of your instructional videos are useful for daily driving. If it is not a great request, Please make some kind of real technical demonstration videos from car components how do they work... like differentials turbos or EGR valves Steering Servo-s etc.. I mean the same like Edd China did in wheeler dealers..
Thank you so much. There are some great channels out there who already do this. I recommend you search for them.
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Your exaplanations are extremely helpful and amazing, thank you
Thanks alot sir Richard. You are my 'go to' teacher for manual related things. Keep up the great work!
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Clutch down, first gear, handbrake off ahahah
Good mantra each time we start moving from a stop.
I think its
1. Clutch down
2. First gear
3. Find bite point
4. Look around and signal if necessary
5. Handbrake off
@@abovethelaw4417 If you're a beginner and struggle to move off quickly, maybe this is good. In practice, I'd only have the handbrake up with the clutch at the bite point for hill starts. It's not hard to do observations with the clutch down and then move away quickly enough that the observations are still accurate.
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Thank you sir,, new driver here i learn a lot to your vedeo
Helped me a lot so my car don't jump anymore lol. Getting weird stares like I'm racing out the parking lot
Your videos are a lot of help! Thank you!!
7/1/22
1:59
4:04 - keep gas and bite point steady when the car starts moving
6:31 - what wears the clutch out
10:53 - can lift the clutch quickly to the bite point if you know where the bite point is
6:23
Finally ive found my answer, thanks.
Great briefing / training skill ! Keep it up!
I am glad that I found your channel, because tomorrow is my lesson after decade since I passed i am so rusty😩 I don't know how I am going to be on road again! Do you think I better put on my car sticker sign L so they can be aware of me? My husband he's saying that I can't do that because I have driving licence not learner? What do you recommend me to do? Many thanks in advance you are the best, I have been watching alot of your videos.
You can put P plates on your car. Only driving instructors should drive with L plates and have a full licence.
04:04 the best tip
I hope it helps.
Thanks for sharing it with us
I got your point now, thank you.
Please make a video about reversing for beginners Sir
Thank you for your suggestion
You are appreciated Sir.
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A bit confused but am ok ur explanation!!what about how and when change the gears then?
Thanks
I have videos on both those, I hope they help.
Ugh... The thing is... Whenever I move away the car, I start to find the bike point first and then I accelerate but it takes forever to move away like that, I know why. It just gives me anxiety if I hear the engine sound too loud to me...
You're not the only one who doesn't like the sound. Gradual exposure to it may help.
Am planning to shift my house to ur area so that u can be my instructor 😍😍
Is it okay to find the biting point while holding the brake pedal down?
This video may help: ruclips.net/video/UdTSRBJrw7Y/видео.html
@@ConquerDriving thank you
my instructor did not teach me to use gas when taking off and i got my license with just using clutch then i found out that my learning car has a diesel engine and our car has a petrol engine now im struggling as hell 😭
the car i am learning on can start without gas, and i get the need to practice starting with gas as well, however what if you're in a situation where you're stopped uphill? If you take your foot off the brake so you can press the gas and start moving, won't the car roll back a little bit?
This video will help you with that: ruclips.net/video/O3cTlwMytfU/видео.html
I definitely keep bringing the clutch up far too much and stall now and again
Should I hold the gas after the clutch has connected I know generally you hold it so it pull the away smoothly?any help would be greatly appreciated.
You want to keep pressure on the gas pedal to help you accelerate smoothly.
I’m a new driver trying to get used to my car. Every time I stall it’s when I’m on a hill and struggling to find correct biting point. Plus my car has a high clutch which is completely different to what I was used to
This video may help: ruclips.net/video/O3cTlwMytfU/видео.html
@@ConquerDriving i appreciate it. I think it’s cause I’m not giving it any gas 😂😂 I’m finding the biting point but not giving it any gas so then it just stalls
I really needed this video i am at fourth day of practice and i always stall when moving forward i'll put what i seen here to test today btw gr8 video and good demonstration ...*way better than my instructor
But i have two unsettling concerns #first one is your videos are all in petrol cars could you please give us more about diesel because every training in my country must be done with diesel engine and #secondly most drivers doesn't use the hand break start, could it be because they doesn't know or there's a downfall for doing that so they choose to sacrifice the clutch, thanks
If you can drive a petrol you can drive a diesel. This video would help you with hills ruclips.net/video/_6YyHxgZJMA/видео.html
@@ConquerDriving thanks i tried it and i didn't stall at all today but about the hand break my instructor literally laughed me off when i asked him if it's okay if i use hand break instead of the pedal in red light and uphill i am confused right now
Would it matter if I release the clutch to the bite point (car starts rolling) then step on the gas? instead of step on the gas then release the clutch to the bite point
This video may help: ruclips.net/video/UdTSRBJrw7Y/видео.html
So I am assuming as soon as it hits the 10mph mark, you can fully release the clutch?
Yes, by that speed the clutch will likely have synced up, best to listen to the sound of the engine though because usually syncs up earlier and sometimes it may even be later.
When I say sync up I mean the clutch reaching the same speed as the engine.
@@ConquerDriving
As soon as my car goes up to 7mph I can fully let go of the clutch.
The car I’m learning in has such a high biting point like I have to put the pedal up so high 🥲
If you wanna move slow do you freeze your feet on the gas and press down the one on the clutch?
Yes, keep the gas steady and control the speed with the clutch for speeds less than 5mph - ish.
Sorry to bother you I am sure you really busy. Only with teaching bite point by not using the handbrake . Can you clarify at what points you do this? Do you teach them to move off and stop without the handbrake for a. Parked position to join the road “release the handbrake when it’s safe to do so” … and it’s totally ok to teach pupils this method your saying? I think i prefer this and makes sense for them to progress quicker in learning clutch control
I teach them clutch control in a very quiet place. They sit in the passenger seat and learn how the clutch makes the car work. I also get them to stall it by getting them to stop with the brake without pressing the clutch and try to help them understand that if you stop the wheels whilst it's still connected to the engine you will stop the engine. I also get them to stall it by lifting the clutch up too much too quickly. Before I get them to practise clutch I get them to practise brakes - all from the passenger seat. I've found this a very safe way of teaching basic clutch and brake control. I leave handbrake starts until later on hills when they have more experience. Teaching only handbrake starts prevent them learning how the clutch really controls the car in my opinion.
@@ConquerDriving thank you for this. Very helpful
hi, lower bite point (when we release the clutch pedal) or higher bite point is better for clutch life ?
You don't get to choose the height of the bite point. For clutch preservation this video may help: ruclips.net/video/ttB83nt8J-c/видео.html
How to find the biting point while the car is moving
Lift the clutch slowly, you will know you're at the bite point as the car will likely change it's speed and the engine sound will change slightly.
I just bought my first car, Fiat 500 sport and am at my whits end with it already😭 every time I change gear it jumps, I’m stalling it over and over again and it rolls back at every junction😥 it’s really effecting my confidence in driving🥺
Try to take it somewhere quiet without pressure to get used to it. Also, try to take your time, accept you will be slower than everyone else and you may start to get to grips with it. Speed comes with practise.
How to do a up hill start without hand break support
Watch my video on traffic and hills.
I have a deisel car, And I move off with just the clutch and pushing the gas pedal only when clutch is fully engaged(my foot if off the clutch pedal). I don't have problem with slow start but I have always done this thinking its better for the clutch life, but is it actually bad for the clutch?
It's better for the clutch as there is less friction but it doesn't work in all cars and doesn't allow fast starts. This video may help: ruclips.net/video/ttB83nt8J-c/видео.html
@@ConquerDriving Thanks I saw that one aswell. Good job mate and thanks for taking time to reply. 😇
Can you make one video about uphill and doun hill
he's already made loads just search it up and include his name
I have some on the channel you may want to check out.
I find that diesel cars vibrate at the bite point without putting your foot on the gas. Much easier to learn how to accelarate in diesel cars.
They do vibrate more, they're easier in some ways and moreover difficult in others.
Is there a difference in clutch control with a loaded car..
You may need a bit more gas and higher clutch when moving a heavy car.
Is it okay to give 2000-2500rpms in uphill? while doing the handbrake technique? Will it wear out the clutch quickly?
It will burn the clutch more quickly but if it's what you've got to do then you don't have much choice. It comes down to your car, some cars need more revs than others to start on steep hills.
@@ConquerDriving for beginners what's better in uphill traffic that will not damage the clutch more, the handbrake technique or finding the clutch biting point while pressing on brakes? thank you!
The bite point when using the brakes will cause lessons wear if done well and the car car handle it. But some cars will stall.
I just can’t get my second gear shift to be smooth at all
It's a tricky one, keep trying.
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Thank you for your videos .. legit really educational and instructional 👏👏👏🔥
what is a handbrake start?
Check out my video on hill starts and moving slowly in traffic for more info on Handbrake starts.
How do I stop and move in a traffic without stalling??
These two videos should help you:
ruclips.net/video/vQ7L3xZfRQo/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/_6YyHxgZJMA/видео.html
@@ConquerDriving Thanks much, Sir
But old cars the car don’t move
Bro u live in England it's not bloody gas it's petrol
Gas is the acceleration for a vehicle
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You're welcome.
I feel like my clutch hates me sometimes and switches up its bite point position just to fuck with me
I'm sure that's not possible, the bite point will be in the same place, although the amount of gas you give determines how high you can lift it without stalling or kangerooing.
THANK YOU!!! I swear. I spend an hour with an instructor and i find the bite point and take off smoothly every time and the instructor is like “why did you even come, you know how to do this” and as soon as i get into public roads the clutch just gives me the middle finger and switches it up 😂😂
I have a similar experience with this. I spent 8 hours learning the basics of the car in my friend's ride in a big open parking lot. I became confident to a point that I felt I could handle the same thing in light traffic. Now 3 weeks ago I started to practice with my instructor and at first, the car felt weird, but I was like - it is just a different car. Now my 4th session (8 hours) is coming up soon and I don't feel the same confidence in that car. In fact, the confidence I had kind of gone away feels like I'm back to square one.
I do know that driving on roads puts you under more pressure, but I still feel a bit stupid that it seems all the effort that I put into the basics was almost useless.
i had the same happen to me, for me it was because i changed my seats position so i was a bit further away.
4:00 Tip for people who haven;t used their legs much for anything else besides walking, don't just pause or freeze at the clutch bite point , push it back a little bit, cause the clutch pedal is quite hard it will fight back a little bit and you might lose control of the car and lose the bite point, dont just hold but put pressure on it so it can stay on the same position.
When people say hold it means keep the pressure, because if you just hold the clutch is gonna slowly push against your leg.
Good tip, I do this myself a bit.
Thank you. I noticed I didn't stall much when I push it in anticipating a stall funny enough
It's good that you actually explain it properly, as opposed to just barking orders and getting angry if those orders aren't completed in due time
Not only does he explain things very clearly, I enjoy when he describes how the mechanisms of the car (e.g. clutch and engine interaction) work. It helps understand why I’m doing what I’m doing, making it much more easy to grasp. Excellent work!
Great video! If I release the clutch in my car before it starts moving forward a little bit, the car will violently buck (kangaroo). When I started out earlier this year teaching myself how to drive stick, that was a big mistake I kept making. I thought that if I didn't release the clutch right away, I would burn out the clutch. So, I was releasing the clutch as soon as I reached the bite point, which would cause a stall or a buck. I eventually figured out that I had to ride the clutch for a short distance. Wish you made this video six months ago LOL! Anyway, just wanted to thank you for continuing to make these videos. I've been unable to find a driving school in my city that will teach stick shift, so your videos are the next best thing.
Just shared your video with my niece. She's learning to drive a manual.
In my case, I don't accelerate until I find the bite point. Once I find the bite point then I accelerate depending on how fast or slow I want or need to move the car.
My foot on the break moves quickly to the gas, or do a heel and toe.
Outstanding job. Clear and simple explanation. Thanks.
I have been driving for 8 years but only learned stick a year ago and now planning to buy a first manual car sometime next year. Your instructional videos have been the most helpful.
I love your videos, I’m learning to drive and I have so many issues with the clutch. I either come off too quickly or slowly. Great video, explained why I keep jerking or stalling in such a simple and easy to understand way.
you're the best instructor.
Anthony from Zambia
My driving test is in two days, hope I pass!
Good luck! 🍀 You can do it💪
@@inncit Thank you!
Food luck! 🤞
Thought they had cancelled driving tests?
@@ConquerDriving Thanks Richard
I don't normally give comments but I can't help after watching your videos. You're an amazing instructor. Your explanations make great sense. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you 😊
I'm from Guatemala! This guy and his videos has really changed my life! Great videos, thank you so much 🙏
Guatemala is trash country with a high crime rate
So tomorrow I will be doing my driving test and this, among many other videos I have watched from this guy, sounds very much helpful. I am a good driver on the road but the major problem I have is starting without stalling. Learning the bite point is still a mirage to me!
I hope it went well!
Did you pass
Thank you so much for these videos Richard, have learnt so much from your uploads. Have watched many channels. Your explanations are so clear, with added humour & a passion for cars, it comes across so well, truly thank you! definitely the most informative & visually creative channel on learning how to drive 🙌🏻
5:56 Clutch down, 1st gear, handbrake off. Give it a bit off gas, no ones coming. Lift the clutch at bite point, clutch down like it's done now - so come off the clutch.
Seems pretty rhyme tho!
Super helpful video to explain the nuances that prevented me from getting the car to move smoothly in first gear. Thank you!
This man is ruining a perfecty fine seat for our entertainment and for scientific purposes. Respect
He's not really ruining it. It's nothing more than just a bit of extra wear and tear. Driving school cars go through more abuse than the average car yes, but they still last a long time.
It's in very good condition actually.
Hi Sir, in India traffic is hectic, can you do a video on bumper to bumper traffic, how to use half clutch /brake combo, without wearing out the clutch,
I have a video on driving slow in traffic.
i have my driving lesson the day lockdown is lifted so i’m watching all your videos to make sure i do as good as possible
Good luck 🤞
Wow thank you so much! I just bought my first car and I've been having so much trouble setting off. I couldn't understand why, since I never had problems with this in my lessons. Now I realise, I learned to drive in a diesel which will move off without gas. I always reached the biting point before adding any gas. My car is petrol so I need to add gas before engaging the clutch. You've solved my problem! Thank you so much!
I'm happy to hear that, this video may also help: ruclips.net/video/UdTSRBJrw7Y/видео.html
Is this true?!
WTF this is good
You have really helped my driving.... Now the confidence is high high.... However I stall once in a while
I'm like you bro, just red light stop then lift offs puts much pressure on me because of the impatient drivers at the back, and if I stall once in while I stall generally in red light lift offs
@@poormanstrackframe don't worry , it's just a matter of time ,and you will overcome it...
I don't stall anymore
@@Johnykeys thanks for support👍 the other thing is I couldn't still figured out to lift off little fast using manual. Actually I was automatic car user long time but passed and received the licence using manual. But I didn't used a manual since that day. In auto car lifting off fast in red lights was not a problem if needed. I couldn't figure in manual because if we have to release clutch very slowly how can we lift off fast in emergency situations? By revving the engine then? I know its stupid question though 🙄
@poormanstrackframe see ,the start of everything seem difficult but with constant practice, all your questions would be answered. Keep doing it slow and with time, you will be going faster...
Now I move even without gas most of the time....cus I know my cars biting point more.
So Keep driving the manual and you will be fine
I don’t think I could fly to UK to book lessons from you, Sir Richard but just in case you visit the Philippine oh please I hope to experience personally your training!
3:09 I love how you move back and forth on the biting point at the same position that quickly like you're bragging or bullying at this point :D but for real that was cool
That's normal speed when you have experience. I like the film initial D, haven't watched it in years. Not seen the anime though.
This was really helpful
Can you be my dad
I don't think that's possible.
@@ConquerDriving 🤣
Omg never understood this clearly yhe clutch bike point.
Question; do you do " smooth takeoff" on alll every car even those you never tried? Is it something everyone can do or everyone needs at least 5 seconds to know clutch bite then they can go or you do stall in a new car with different clutch stifness ??
Bro u teaching me a lot
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