Thank you so much! I was releasing clutch first and then pressing the gas. As you rightly pointed out, take off is not very smooth and it's a bit nerve wrecking during bumper to bumper traffic - I have to adjust clutch and gas quite a bit to avoid stalling. You are a life saver.
I’m learning how to drive stick now in America, we have a classic car that my dad had and he told me you’ll figure it out the same I did and everyone else did, he threw me the keys and said figure it out around the neighborhood but stay in the neighborhood. I love that he decided to teach me this way, you get a better feel
The exact issue I had when learning last year. Was shown in a diesel, was taught to raise the clutch without gas but then I changed instructors and her petrol car I just kept stalling all the time. I had to do the test in my own car in the end
in a diesel you can get away with it with good clutch control. in a petrol. almost no circumstances can you get away with it. maybe on a flat surface but no way in an uphill. its not good practise to not add gas beforehand but it can be a useful tool when you perform manoeuvres when you are a learner
i passed my test first time in petrol snd was taught to do clutch then gas had 3 hill starts in my test one with road words stop start didnt stall once steep hill aswell good clutch control and its easy both ways @@ovtroll1199
I was learning in same car as you have here. Bought my first car recently with an older clutch stalling all over the place 😂. This is really helpful thank you!
Always good to give it gas, because some manual gearboxes do have a slightly springy clutch pedal. You're spot on for downhill driving! Don't always have to do so! Love this channel bruv!
Honestly, it finally just clicked for me when I started doing the clutch before gas instead. It gives me so much more confidence because I can get close to the bite point while still on the foot brake, and then just give it a little gas and ease off.
I always go with both. I keep the clutch engaged whilst starting up the car, then put the car into 1st gear when I’m ready to move. Then it’s somewhat of a seesaw motion with the gas and clutch. Clutch rises at the same pace as gas is applied. This is done for both petrol and diesel vehicles. However diesels can get away with less gas initially to get you started (great to know in the event of ice)
I been doing lesson in a diesel golf and bought myself a petrol Corsa today, stalled it so many times, had nobody to tell me any different so I was panicking thinking the clutch was bad 😂
Usually it would make more sense to add gas right before the bite point. Even if it’s basically an inch away, just let out the clutch some; then add gas while you’re not quite at the bite point. Essentially the same as adding gas first before even letting out the clutch
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good morning chris fantastic imformative video as always..(especially for people currently learning) me i always put a little gas first and i love my diesel (as petrol my first car) was usually a little more troublesome with clutch/stalling chances...much love cxx
How about if you lifted the clutch just below the bite point before the car moves add gas then lift to the bite point is that just as acceptable? I do it as it reduces the time to lift the clutch up and less chance of rolling back
I passed 1 month ago and i always set off with just the clutch, it’s how i got taught but i rarely stall, adding gas is something i want to do but i dont know how
Everything was fine untill I had to stop on a slight hill and it was over. I think some instructors tell us to use the clutch first method to save on gas perhaps.
Is there any reason why our driver's instructor do not teach us this? Have you got any idea? They always say release the clutch only, do not press gas on a hill. I tried this clutch only in a public road with the driver's instructor on a hill, it only made me look stupid and embarrassed because i stalled 8-9 times. Causing a traffic jam.
Hi Chris, great video as always, it's hard to press the gas first as the car could roll back slightly in the time it takes to come off the brake. Any advice other than using the handbrake?
The way i learnt it was Foot on brake and clutch, then raise the clutch to biting point while right foot is still on brake. Then, while your left foot is on the biting point, keep it very still and add gas and slowly lift clutch. But this takes practise.
Got into a situation where my car stalled on a very steep hill. Even the hand brakes didn't prevent the car from rolling back. What do you suggest to start the car in such a situation? Thanks
@@collinslfcWell, the car rolled back and came to a halt where it was less steep. An experienced driver who was with me drove after that but this time he had the chance to build up the momentum to go past the steep hill, so no clue as to what can be done in such a situation. Though there were no vehicles at the rear this time, it won't be always like that so need to know what needs to be done.
@@muhaasibjamaal2932 with the handbrake on apply a bit more gas maybe 2000+ revs, get the biting point and hold, release the handbrake, hope this helps
I did a couple of 'unofficial' driving lessons years ago, while my mate's dad was planning to become an instructor. He told me to add gas first to about 10mph then raise the clutch gently ("by the thickness of a pound coin") Just done my first 'real' lesson with an instructor and he taught me to lift the clutch first then add the gas. Obviously I stalled a couple of times in doing so. Is there a reason/benefit to raising the clutch first? I'm wondering if he'll eventually tell me to apply gas first and just wants me to get a feel for moving off slowly with the clutch only, as that is probably better when crawling in traffic?
@World Driving Can I ask about Petrol cars with the electronic button handbrakes that disengage when you push down the gas. I'm being taught the following [pulled up on the left and moving off in 1st]: - clutch down - gear in 1st - reach clutch biting point - 360 observations - indicate out - apply gas to appropriate revs (1.5k-2k) I'm finding it difficult to move off cleanly (car jerks alot) as I eel like if it lift the clutch it will stall, but if I add too many revs I'll go flying :D How would you deal with moving off in 1st on a hill in a petrol card with electronic button handbrakes?
Chris. Even though it is possible to move off without giving gas in a diesel car, am I still eligible to give gas when moving off in the concerned car?
So my instructor has a petrol car with an electric hand break. I have been taught to bring the clutch up to the biting point and press the gas pedal to release the hand break. I always remove my leg from the pedal because that is how I have been told. I didn't stole the car but now I'm not sure if I'm doing this correctly or not. I will ask next time, but if you have any tips, it would be nice to hear them. Thank you.
Hi Chris, Can you please let us know about your show made and model to know more about that. Because that really makes difference as you said while driving.
Is this going to work in diesel cars? I know the clutch method, but I'll only need to apply gas before bringing the clutch up to get a smooth move off.
Mình cũng sử dụng gas như bạn nhưng mà khi nhả clutch thì nếu đạp gas trước xe sẽ bị hú lên, chắc do mình phối hợp clutch và gas chưa tốt. Cảm ơn bạn đã chia sẻ 🤗
Any advice on how to add the right amount of gas before bringing the clutch up? Learnt (and passed last week :) ) in a diesel car and petrol cars seem to give 3000RPM or more at the lightest touch of the gas. Setting 1500 or less in the diesel Fiesta was so much easier, where it feels like tickling the pedal with a small feather would do the same in a family member's 1.6 petrol. Thanks as always Chris!
Best advice is don't intently watch the rev counter instead listen to the engine while looking ahead it's a life saver as you get nervous and put to many revs if you look at the rev counter
@@ElderlyAnteater yeah while practicing I sometimes drive my mums petrol mini and everything I have stalled it etc is because I looked at the rev counter got nervous and lifted cluth way way to fast
Modern petrol cars don't have this problem. Clutch first is fine. And in a few years when hybrids/electric are the only car you can buy, they will all be automatics anyway
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Thank you so much! I was releasing clutch first and then pressing the gas. As you rightly pointed out, take off is not very smooth and it's a bit nerve wrecking during bumper to bumper traffic - I have to adjust clutch and gas quite a bit to avoid stalling. You are a life saver.
Pleased it helped 🙂
I’m learning how to drive stick now in America, we have a classic car that my dad had and he told me you’ll figure it out the same I did and everyone else did, he threw me the keys and said figure it out around the neighborhood but stay in the neighborhood. I love that he decided to teach me this way, you get a better feel
Same way i learned drive around the neighborhood and get familiar with the biting point
The exact issue I had when learning last year. Was shown in a diesel, was taught to raise the clutch without gas but then I changed instructors and her petrol car I just kept stalling all the time. I had to do the test in my own car in the end
I love diesel
It’s just lazy teaching, should be shown the correct way.
with petrol engine, you need to raise the clutch smoothly or gently (compare to diesel)
in a diesel you can get away with it with good clutch control. in a petrol. almost no circumstances can you get away with it. maybe on a flat surface but no way in an uphill. its not good practise to not add gas beforehand but it can be a useful tool when you perform manoeuvres when you are a learner
i passed my test first time in petrol snd was taught to do clutch then gas had 3 hill starts in my test one with road words stop start didnt stall once steep hill aswell good clutch control and its easy both ways @@ovtroll1199
I was learning in same car as you have here. Bought my first car recently with an older clutch stalling all over the place 😂. This is really helpful thank you!
Pleased it helped 🙂
Always good to give it gas, because some manual gearboxes do have a slightly springy clutch pedal. You're spot on for downhill driving! Don't always have to do so! Love this channel bruv!
I passed last year (thanks in part to your videos); I still get so much out of your videos and enjoy watching them. Thanks mate
Really appreciate you watching 🙂
Honestly, it finally just clicked for me when I started doing the clutch before gas instead. It gives me so much more confidence because I can get close to the bite point while still on the foot brake, and then just give it a little gas and ease off.
Unfortunately that technique doesn't work in all cars.
I always go with both. I keep the clutch engaged whilst starting up the car, then put the car into 1st gear when I’m ready to move. Then it’s somewhat of a seesaw motion with the gas and clutch. Clutch rises at the same pace as gas is applied. This is done for both petrol and diesel vehicles. However diesels can get away with less gas initially to get you started (great to know in the event of ice)
dont keep the clutch engaged unless you are moving, it can wear out the throwout beaing
@@user-zm7zl9lc6jmost recent cars you need to depress the clutch to start the car...which is exactly what this person was explaining 😂
I been doing lesson in a diesel golf and bought myself a petrol Corsa today, stalled it so many times, had nobody to tell me any different so I was panicking thinking the clutch was bad 😂
Usually it would make more sense to add gas right before the bite point. Even if it’s basically an inch away, just let out the clutch some; then add gas while you’re not quite at the bite point. Essentially the same as adding gas first before even letting out the clutch
I've got a Fiesta Zetec, 2019 and it'll move off fine with just the clutch on the level.
Hi chris your good and clean explaintion help me my driving test yesterday...the way u explain everything is just amazing....thanks sir
I pass my test with ur help
Hi! Congratulations on passing your driving test 🙂
Hi Chris, I just wanted to pop onto your latest video comments to thank you for the content you provide here.
Your videos were a wonderful learning tool, filling the time between lessons to keep my knowledge up, and today I passed with 3 minors.
Thank you!
Hi! That's great to hear. I'm so happy that you passed your driving test and glad the videos helped a little. Keep up the safe driving and enjoy it 🙂
good morning chris fantastic imformative video as always..(especially for people currently learning) me i always put a little gas first and i love my diesel (as petrol my first car) was usually a little more troublesome with clutch/stalling chances...much love cxx
Good morning! Thanks for watching as always 😀
@@worlddriving ❤
This video is so helpful ❤
Glad it was helpful!
How about if you lifted the clutch just below the bite point before the car moves add gas then lift to the bite point is that just as acceptable? I do it as it reduces the time to lift the clutch up and less chance of rolling back
Sounds good!
Really helpful, thankyou
I passed 1 month ago and i always set off with just the clutch, it’s how i got taught but i rarely stall, adding gas is something i want to do but i dont know how
So clutch down little gas - bitting point little bit more gas than foot of clutch?
Great as always
Everything was fine untill I had to stop on a slight hill and it was over. I think some instructors tell us to use the clutch first method to save on gas perhaps.
I think it's more to do with many driving instructors being incompetent to be honest.
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Is there any reason why our driver's instructor do not teach us this? Have you got any idea? They always say release the clutch only, do not press gas on a hill. I tried this clutch only in a public road with the driver's instructor on a hill, it only made me look stupid and embarrassed because i stalled 8-9 times. Causing a traffic jam.
Cuz the clutch from instruction car is too low, that u dont need learn that... Its all to make u pass on the exam
Same bro
Hi Chris, great video as always, it's hard to press the gas first as the car could roll back slightly in the time it takes to come off the brake. Any advice other than using the handbrake?
Hi! You've got to be quick to get the gas and then biting point. This video might help th-cam.com/video/t8Lii8bE1Vk/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching 🙂
The way i learnt it was
Foot on brake and clutch, then raise the clutch to biting point while right foot is still on brake.
Then, while your left foot is on the biting point, keep it very still and add gas and slowly lift clutch. But this takes practise.
@hamza1ali46 I do it this way steep hills . Sometimes I do the hand brake but all hand brakes I trust lol
Thank you so much for your help ❤
Pleased it helped 🙂
Interesting video 👍
Sir the second method is useful for both the cars of petrol and Diesel and does the second method affect the clutch plate
Got into a situation where my car stalled on a very steep hill. Even the hand brakes didn't prevent the car from rolling back. What do you suggest to start the car in such a situation? Thanks
Well I'm guessing the car still isn't still stuck on the hill so you got it moving somehow, what did you do in that situation?
@@collinslfcWell, the car rolled back and came to a halt where it was less steep. An experienced driver who was with me drove after that but this time he had the chance to build up the momentum to go past the steep hill, so no clue as to what can be done in such a situation. Though there were no vehicles at the rear this time, it won't be always like that so need to know what needs to be done.
@@muhaasibjamaal2932 with the handbrake on apply a bit more gas maybe 2000+ revs, get the biting point and hold, release the handbrake, hope this helps
@@berserk__88 Thanks
I did a couple of 'unofficial' driving lessons years ago, while my mate's dad was planning to become an instructor. He told me to add gas first to about 10mph then raise the clutch gently ("by the thickness of a pound coin")
Just done my first 'real' lesson with an instructor and he taught me to lift the clutch first then add the gas. Obviously I stalled a couple of times in doing so.
Is there a reason/benefit to raising the clutch first? I'm wondering if he'll eventually tell me to apply gas first and just wants me to get a feel for moving off slowly with the clutch only, as that is probably better when crawling in traffic?
@World Driving
Can I ask about Petrol cars with the electronic button handbrakes that disengage when you push down the gas.
I'm being taught the following [pulled up on the left and moving off in 1st]:
- clutch down
- gear in 1st
- reach clutch biting point
- 360 observations
- indicate out
- apply gas to appropriate revs (1.5k-2k)
I'm finding it difficult to move off cleanly (car jerks alot) as I eel like if it lift the clutch it will stall, but if I add too many revs I'll go flying :D
How would you deal with moving off in 1st on a hill in a petrol card with electronic button handbrakes?
Chris. Even though it is possible to move off without giving gas in a diesel car, am I still eligible to give gas when moving off in the concerned car?
Yes, it will help you move off smoothly and if you wanted, allow you to raise the clutch a little sooner and move off quicker.
Chris how about if i use gas car not diesel is it best gas then clutch.. Thanks
Gas then clutch 👍
I passed with a diseal car and got a petrol car when I passed the stallimg amount increased and i finally know why
So my instructor has a petrol car with an electric hand break. I have been taught to bring the clutch up to the biting point and press the gas pedal to release the hand break. I always remove my leg from the pedal because that is how I have been told. I didn't stole the car but now I'm not sure if I'm doing this correctly or not. I will ask next time, but if you have any tips, it would be nice to hear them. Thank you.
Hi Chris,
Can you please let us know about your show made and model to know more about that. Because that really makes difference as you said while driving.
Is this going to work in diesel cars? I know the clutch method, but I'll only need to apply gas before bringing the clutch up to get a smooth move off.
Love from India
I keep stalling each time I stop the car and want to move off with clutch first before gas. It even made me fail my driving exam
Just learn to give some revs while letting the clutch out. Don't play stupid games with the clutch
Take your foot of the clutch slowly give it gas first
How do u hit gas while on a hill without going back. Your foot isn't on the break
Hello, just as a curiousity question: doesn't that wear out the clutch quicker?
Holding the biting point for long periods of time will increase wear.
Clutch first❤
How deep should I go with the gas when setting it? :) tnx
Slightly over a 1000 rpm
but in some new cars these days when you engage first gear and release clutch pedal slowly without pressing gas pedal the car starts to move.
Mình cũng sử dụng gas như bạn nhưng mà khi nhả clutch thì nếu đạp gas trước xe sẽ bị hú lên, chắc do mình phối hợp clutch và gas chưa tốt. Cảm ơn bạn đã chia sẻ 🤗
có thể đang sử dụng quá nhiều gas 🙂
@@worlddriving có thể là như vậy 😔
Any advice on how to add the right amount of gas before bringing the clutch up? Learnt (and passed last week :) ) in a diesel car and petrol cars seem to give 3000RPM or more at the lightest touch of the gas. Setting 1500 or less in the diesel Fiesta was so much easier, where it feels like tickling the pedal with a small feather would do the same in a family member's 1.6 petrol. Thanks as always Chris!
Best advice is don't intently watch the rev counter instead listen to the engine while looking ahead it's a life saver as you get nervous and put to many revs if you look at the rev counter
@@afriendlycadian9857 thank you! I'll have to try that, that makes a lot of sense :)
@@ElderlyAnteater yeah while practicing I sometimes drive my mums petrol mini and everything I have stalled it etc is because I looked at the rev counter got nervous and lifted cluth way way to fast
Clutch
I do slightly first gas then clutch almost immediately after cos with no gas it will just stall. Lots of gas on a hill.
0:50 You didn't stalled, the start stop just wants to see you sweat
Modern petrol cars don't have this problem. Clutch first is fine. And in a few years when hybrids/electric are the only car you can buy, they will all be automatics anyway
This is a modern petrol car.
Second hand manual cars will be around for a longer time than a few years 🙂
well doesnt work when you roll back though
th-cam.com/video/BgQCcJWpq3s/w-d-xo.html
I'm too worried about setting off too quickly 😫
Those are some sketchy roads
People might think he’s not a good driving instructor when he keeps stalling by himself lol.
😂
curious, why do you say gas instead of throttle?
Most instructors say it as it's quicker and easier to say.
what is the model of this car and the engine level, and when it was manufactured, if I may ask.
Ford Puma, 1.0 litre petrol engine.
Comment section full of people who cannot drive or understand how the clutch works.
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